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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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PR11/26 | Perit Simone Vella Lenicker Elected Vice President (Europe) of the Commonwealth Association of Architects

Kamra tal-Periti proudly announces that former President, Perit Simone Vella Lenicker, has been elected Vice President for the Europe Region of the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). Her appointment was finalised during the governance…
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PR 10/26 | Kamra tal-Periti and the Order of Architects of Rome sign memorandum of understanding on World Architecture Day

The Kamra tal-Periti and the Ordine degli Architetti Pianificatori Paesaggisti e Conservatori di Roma e Provincia (OAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Rome today, 5th October 2026, marking the beginning of a formal collaboration between…
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PR 09/26 | Kamra tal-Periti calls on PA Executive Chairman to address conflict of interest

The Council of the Kamra tal-Periti has been closely monitoring the media reports affecting the Planning Authority’s Executive Chairman, Mr Johann Buttigieg, and the public debate that ensued. In keeping with its long-standing modus operandi…