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Mar 15, 2023construction lawbuilding permitsarchitectscivil engineersnational building codearchitecture act
Architects vs Engineers: Who Can Sign Building Plans in the Philippines?
Supreme Court ruling on whether civil engineers may prepare, sign, and seal architectural documents under the National Building Code and Architecture Act.
Mar 21, 2022administrative lawlocal governmentbuilding officialnational building codelocal government codeseparation of powers
Separation of Powers in Local Governance: Valid Appointment of a Building Official
Supreme Court affirms that a city may create a separate building official office under the Local Government Code and National Building Code.