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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 06/23 | Kamra tal-Periti finalises its investigation into GO Exchange incident

Verżjoni bil-Malti Reference is made to the Kamra’s press release of 15th February 2023 wherein it was stated that it was opening an investigation into the incident that occurred in the site located in Psaila Street Birkirkara formerly housing…
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PR 05/23 | Kamra tal-Periti welcomes licensing of contractors - calls for talks on improvements

Verżjoni bil-Malti The Kamra tal-Periti welcomes the fact that after campaigning for sixteen years, at long last the BCA has started receiving applications for the licensing of contractors. This is an important milestone for the modernisation…
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PR 04/23 | Court of Appeal confirms Kamra tal-Periti's decision to suspend perit's warrant

The Court of Appeal in its superior jurisdiction has this morning passed judgement confirming the Kamra’s decision to suspend a perit’s warrant on the grounds of gross negligence and bringing the profession into disrepute.   The…