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History of the Profession

What is a Perit?

The title of “perit” is the official title given to warranted architects, and civil (or structural) engineers. The term is of Italian origin, generically meaning “expert”.  For a long time, the title has been in use, within the construction industry, to refer to the person knowledgeable on, and responsible for, the design and construction of buildings or other works. Read more

Becoming a perit

How to get a warrant to practise as an architect or civil engineer in Malta

In Malta, the route to the professional status of perit, that is architect or civil engineer, is regulated by the Periti Act, Cap. 622 of the Laws of Malta. The Act defines the academic training requirements in conformity with Article 46 Para. 1 of the European Commission Directive 2005/36/EC, for the title of architect in Europe, the minimum academic training for civil engineers, and the professional traineeship requirements. Read more

Latest News

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PR 03/23 | When in a hole...

Reference is made to this afternoon’s article carried in the MaltaToday online titled “Planning minister refuses to apologise to Kamra tal-Periti over scheme rollout blunder”.   At the onset, the Kamra tal-Periti wishes to point…
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PR 02/23 | The Irrestawra Darek Farce

The launch of the Irrestawra Darek scheme earlier today signalled the epitome of the Planning Authority’s disregard for the profession. The scheme, which was heralded which much pomp and fanfare, opened at 12 noon today. To the consternation…
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PR 01/23 | Kamra tal-Periti calls for real and effective deterrent for contractors

Verżjoni bil-Malti On Saturday 11th February 2023, the Council of the Kamra tal-Periti opened an investigation to establish whether the incident that occurred in the site located in Psaila Street Birkirkara formerly housing the GO Exchange…