Following several months of discussions and consultation between Kamra tal-Periti and the Land Registration Agency (LRA), we are pleased to inform members that the LRA will be launching the Official Searches Module and the Site Plan Module forming part of its new Land Registration System (LRS) on the 5th of August 2026.
The new system will enable Periti to order and download site plans digitally, plot boundaries online, and submit Form E requests electronically through the LRS portal. Old site plans issued under the previous system will continue to be accepted until the 6th of November 2026.
Members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the attached communication and to begin making use of the new system from the launch date.
Kamra tal-Periti remains committed to supporting members throughout this transition. Should there be sufficient interest or need, the Kamra will coordinate training sessions and information meetings to assist members in becoming acquainted with the new procedures.
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The Kamra tal-Periti and the Planning Authority have officially launched the 2026 edition of the Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia, Malta’s national architecture awards. Nominations are now open through www.premjugalizia.org, celebrating excellence in architecture, planning, urban design, engineering, conservation, and the wider built environment.
This year’s edition marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the awards scheme, with the Kamra tal-Periti and the Planning Authority joining forces for the first time to co-organise the event. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to promoting quality in Malta’s built environment and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and responsibility in shaping our towns, cities, and landscapes.
Named after Emanuele Luigi Galizia, one of Malta’s most influential architects and civil engineers, the awards seek to recognise projects that demonstrate outstanding quality, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a positive contribution to society. Inspired by Galizia’s legacy of rigorous attention to detail, civic responsibility, and holistic thinking, the awards continue to champion projects that respond thoughtfully to contemporary challenges while shaping a more sustainable future.
The Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia places particular emphasis on teamwork. Nominations must be submitted on behalf of the complete project team, recognising the collective contribution of clients, architects, planners, engineers, conservation specialists, interior designers, project managers, contractors, and other professionals involved in delivering successful projects.
Speaking on the opening of nominations, Kamra tal-Periti President André Pizzuto highlighted the motivations behind establishing the awards scheme in 2018: “Architecture in Malta deserved to be recognised for its moments of excellence, which are regretfully overshadowed by controversy and resentment. Premju Galizia is one of a series of collaborative initiatives that the Kamra and the Planning Authority are now working on together. Among the most important is one we hope to conclude soon: Malta’s first National Architecture Policy — a transformative strategy for uplifting the quality of architecture across our islands.”
PA Executive Chairman Johann Buttigieg emphasised “the sense of duty the profession should uphold toward our country’s built and environmental heritage” that this collaboration seeks to promote, thereby ensuring that quality, responsibility, and vision in Malta’s built environment become a national ambition. Mr Buttigieg expressed his hope that Premju Galizia would not simply be just another awards ceremony, but a true reward for the commitment to quality.
This year’s programme will continue to showcase projects that address Malta’s evolving realities, including the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, housing and density, public spaces, hospitality, infrastructure, conservation, and urban regeneration. The awards aim to stimulate discussion about the future direction of Malta’s built environment while highlighting examples of best practice across the sector.
The collaboration with the Planning Authority strengthens the awards’ role as a national platform for celebrating excellence and encouraging higher standards in the design, planning, and stewardship of the built environment. It also reflects ongoing efforts to promote a more holistic, people-centred, and sustainable approach to development throughout Malta and Gozo.
Further details regarding eligibility, award categories, submission requirements, and key dates are available at www.premjugalizia.org. All entries must be submitted to the Kamra tal-Periti by 18 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
The Planning Authority and the Kamra tal-Periti encourage professionals, organisations, students, and project teams to participate in this year’s awards and help showcase the quality, innovation, and talent that continue to shape Malta’s built environment.
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This circular serves as an update to Circular 01/2026 issued on 26th March 2026 concerning the purported requirement for periti to hold a register for a skill card.
Members will recall that on 24th March 2026 the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) was contacting periti via email indicating that they are legally required to possess a skill card to enter a construction site as from January 2027.
Circular CIR 01/2026 clarified that no such regulatory requirement exists since the regulations regarding the construction industry skills cards are still being finalised and have thus not been brought into force.
The National Building Council (NBC), composed of Kamra tal-Periti and Malta Development Association, requested an urgent meeting with the BCA to seek clarifications on the skill card scheme to ensure that there is broad consensus on the legal text and adequate time for the industry to prepare itself, particularly in view of the envisaged timeframes. The absence of published regulations was not only creating uncertainty, but making it challenging for compliant course curricula to be developed and accredited in time. Indeed, while the regulator’s intent is for the course to reach EQF Level 2, many courses claiming to be providing the necessary training for the attainment of the skill card have only achieved an EQF Level 1 accreditation.
The NBC met with the BCA on 7th May 2026 during which the above concerns were raised. In particular, the NBC emphasised that periti, whose training reaches a minimum of EQF Level 7, should not be subjected to the same regime as unskilled labourers.
The Council welcomes initiatives aimed at improving health and safety awareness and competence within the construction industry. However, the Perit profession is already regulated under a statutory warrant system, which requires advanced academic qualifications, supervised professional training, and compliance with a dedicated legal and regulatory framework.
Moroever, the new Periti Act envisages the introduction of mandatory continuous professional development governed by the Kamra tal-Periti. During the AGM of 2024, former council member Perit Dr Rebecca Dalli Gonzi had given a thorough presentation of the CPD framework the Kamra is working on, which will include health and safety and risk management as core subjects.
During the May meeting, BCA CEO Perit Roderick Bonnici agreed that periti should not be required to participate in any training courses to attain a skill card given that they are in possession of relevant academic and professional qualifications that exceed EQF Level 2, and that the draft regulations will reflect this.
The Council of the Kamra tal-Periti eagerly awaits being given a draft of the regulations when they are written to be able to also guide members of the profession on the status of non-warranted technical staff who undertake site-work.
The Kamra tal-Periti wishes to bring to the attention of all periti that the original sanitary regulations forming part of the Code of Police Laws were repealed through Legal Notice 99 of 2026.
The repealed sections of the Code of Police Laws through the aforementioned legal notice concerned (see end of circular – print version for full repealed legal text):
minimum internal clear heights [Art 97.1(d)];
provision of natural light and ventilation requirement, including passive vents [Art 97.1(e)];
backyard and internal yard dimensions [Art 97.1(n)(i) – (n)(iv)];
requirement to file for permission from the Superintendent of Public Health prior to carrying out works [Art 97.1(o)(iv)];
use of artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation (Art 99);
use of basements for habitation (Art 107 & 108);
formation of ventilation shafts in pavements to ventilate cellars (Art 109);
sanitary licensing requirements for the occupation of apartment blocks (Art 110);
overcrowding parameters (Art 112);
restriction on letting overcrowded units (Art 113);
exemption from observance of sanitary regulations for agricultural or husbandry facilities.
Periti are to note that this legal notice will not bring about any practical changes other than to provide legal certainty to professionals and their clients on which laws and regulations are applicable in the design of buildings.
On the 4th of June 2026, the Kamra tal-Periti (KTP) and the Chamber of Engineers (CoE) formally renewed their collaboration agreement for the Inġiniera Malta Joint Committee, reinforcing their shared commitment to representing Malta’s engineering professions at European level.
The signing ceremony took place between CoE President Dr Inġ. Bonnie Attard and KTP President Perit Andre Pizzuto, in the presence of their respective International Affairs representatives, Inġ. Ryan Grixti and Perit Dr Jeanette Muñoz Abela.
The Inġiniera Malta Joint Committee serves as the official joint Committee representing both organisations within Engineers Europe (formerly known as FEANI), the leading pan-European federation representing the engineering profession across more than 30 countries. Engineers Europe plays a key role in promoting high professional standards, enabling mobility within the profession, and advancing engineering competence across the continent.
Through this framework, the Joint Committee also supports the administration and promotion of the EUR ING certification, a prestigious Europe-wide professional certification that recognises an engineer’s competence and facilitates the mutual recognition of professional qualifications across borders.
Following the formal signing, the Chamber of Engineers and Kamra tal-Periti jointly hosted an information session for members, focusing on the significance of the EUR ING certification, its benefits, and its role in enhancing professional mobility and recognition within the European engineering sector.
The renewed agreement strengthens ongoing collaboration between the two organisations, including increased coordination and cross-promotion of initiatives that benefit both professions and contribute to the broader development of Malta’s engineering community.
The Chamber of Engineers and Kamra tal-Periti expressed their enthusiasm for continued collaboration through the Inġiniera Malta Joint Committee, with a shared vision of strengthening Malta’s voice within the European engineering and professional landscape and advancing professional standards, fostering knowledge exchange, and supporting Malta’s continued development.
The Kamra tal-Periti is pleased to announce that its bid to become a full member of The European Group of Valuers’ Associations (TEGOVA) has been accepted, realising an ambition the Kamra has held since 2011.
This achievement underpins the profession’s standing as the legally recognised body for property valuers in Malta, a role it has held since at least the 18th century. It also means that the Kamra and its members will gain greater insight into, and an active role in shaping, one of the most globally recognised and respected sets of valuation standards.
This acceptance marks an important milestone in the Kamra’s strategy to elevate the quality of property valuations carried out locally and to enhance professionalism within the sector.
The next step will be the launch of a Chapter of Property Valuers within the Kamra tal-Periti, recognising those members of the profession who possess the specialised skills required to carry out property valuations.
This initiative builds on ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with the Malta Tax & Customs Agency, banks, insurance companies, and organisations such as the Malta Bankers’ Association, the Insurance Association Malta, Property Malta, and the Malta Development Association, ensuring that members continue to provide reliable and sound valuations that are crucial to the real estate, financial, and bond markets.
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The Kamra tal-Periti was referred a draft PA circular 2/26 on 30th April 2026 for its review and feedback. This was immediately referred to all its internal structures, in particular the Council and the Policy Committee on Heritage. The Council convened on Monday to review the detailed feedback from PC Heritage and to finalise its position on the entire circular.
This afternoon, while the secretariat was finalising the document for submission to the PA, it was noted that the PA issued the circular before receiving the Kamra’s feedback. This is deeply regretted as there are several improvements that are required to the circular as published.
While it is unusual for the Council to publish its positions on informal consultation processes, the Council felt it is appropriate to bring to the attention of members of the profession its position on the contents of the latest PA circular.
The Council shall be issuing further communications, including possible directives, on how periti are to proceed in the coming days.
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Following the success of its inaugural 2025 edition, the SHARE forum returns to Malta, evolving from a pilot initiative into a definitive platform for the Mediterranean region. While last year’s agenda established the foundations of quality of life and showcased large-scale developments led by Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects, the 2026 edition marks a significant evolution, pushing the architectural discourse even further
We have reached a critical tipping point where climate change is no longer a distant threat but a tangible reality. In the Mediterranean, record-breaking temperatures are shifting architecture from a realm of aesthetic preference to a mandate for climate adaptation. The most compelling narrative today is the collision between the grand visions of international ‘starchitects’ and the granular reality of the local landscape. While global experts propose revolutionary concepts, local practitioners must navigate the friction of spatial scarcity, stringent regulatory frameworks, and the profound responsibility of historical preservation.
In this context, the SHARE forum seeks to provide the industry’s answer to the crucial question: how can we build today in a way that we won’t regret tomorrow?
Moving beyond conceptual presentations, this year’s edition focuses on a rigorous analysis of industry practices. We are navigating the friction between the pursuit of luxury and the preservation of memory, as well as the gap between mere development and true sustainability. Our objective is to catalyse a genuine shift in how we shape the modern urban fabric.
Is this a date?
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the SHARE forum returns to Malta, hosted by the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul’s Bay, a landmark formerly known as the Dolmen Hotel.
At its core, beyond the technical specifications, SHARE Malta 2026 is fundamentally a summit on the transformative power of space. The forum explores how intelligent design can recalibrate a region’s entire identity, turning overlooked structures into thriving economic and cultural landmarks
The day offers a comprehensive agenda of technical sessions and expert panels, followed by an immersive cultural excursion to a nearby archaeological landmark at 6:00 PM. The forum concludes with the SHARE Malta After Event Party at 7:30 PM, providing guests with a relaxed, open-air atmosphere to foster professional connections and celebrate the day’s insights.
Who will be there?
The event brings together
Visionary Architects who design with centuries-long legacies in mind;
Institutional Leaders representing professional associations from Malta, Kosovo, and Egypt;
Strategic Developers and Officials—the decision-makers shaping budgets and landscapes;
You
Three core pillars
The event is structured around three core pillars, each reflecting the urgent challenges and transformative potential of today’s global urban landscape:
Identity-Based Rehabilitation (Building on Memory): The central issue here is how to graft ultra-modern architecture onto historic structures without destroying the spirit of the place. This is a critical issue for Malta (an island-museum) and for the rest of Europe;
Large-Scale Urban Planning (Master Planning): this segment focuses on the concept of ‘cities within cities’ and serves as the forum’s premier showcase. We will explore multi-billion-dollar benchmarks from Asia and the Middle East, ranging from Zaha Hadid Architects’ iconic hospitality landmarks in Dubai to the visionary cultural districts in Shenzhen designed by 2Portzamparc;
Beyond Greenwashing: this is the ethical approach. Architects acknowledge that simply adding plants to a facade does not equate to sustainability. The focus will be on innovative materials (laminated wood, disruptive technologies) that genuinely reduce the carbon footprint.
Key discussion themes and speakers
How can architecture be used as a city branding tool?
Architectural landmarks designed by firms such as Zaha Hadid Architects or BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) significantly bolster the market value of their surroundings. In this light, the forum will examine urban regeneration initiatives that pivot industrial or neglected districts into premier global destinations. The discussion will also explore how iconic architecture has become a decisive factor in the strategic competition between cities to attract talent, tourism, and investment
Anat Stern (Zaha Hadid Architects) will explore how projects such as Alba Residences in Dubai and Studio City in Macau are attracting foreign investment and luxury tourism. ZHA’s fluid, unmistakable style serves as a mark of prestige.
Rex Bombardelli (2Portzamparc) will offer a uniquely French perspective on large-scale cultural infrastructure, drawing on landmark projects such as the Suzhou Cultural Centre in China. His presentation will dissect how monumental cultural investments can serve as economic engines, revitalising entire regions through the ‘Bilbao Effect’
Hanna Johansson (BIG) will speak about “hedonistic sustainability”, meaning the idea that a sustainable building can also be highly profitable and visually appealing, thereby changing perceptions of business districts.
How to navigate the friction between innovation and local identity?
Under the banner of ‘Building on Memory,’ the forum addresses the sensitive intersection of heritage and gentrification. The challenge lies in introducing luxury and modern infrastructure into historic settings without compromising their cultural authenticity. The experts will argue that innovation, far from being a threat, is the essential mechanism for adaptive reuse, saving heritage from decay. This is especially pertinent in the Maltese context, where a scarcity of space meets an abundance of history at every turn
Paolo di Nardo (ARX), who is an expert on the Italian context (which is very similar to the Maltese one), will present case studies such as Stella Maris, demonstrating how modern technology can be integrated into historic structures to extend their lifespan without altering their identity.
Javier Villar (JVAD), who has over two decades of experience working alongside Kengo Kuma in Japan, will discuss minimalism and respect for local materials. He will explain how the Japanese aesthetic of fragility and transparency can be applied to allow historic monuments to breathe alongside new structures.
Emre Arolat (EAA) has redefined how we build in historically sensitive contexts. Using his landmark Museum Hotel Antakya as a blueprint, he will illustrate his philosophy of architectural coexistence. Arolat’s session will prove that historical layers are not obstacles to progress; rather, they are assets that, when handled with vision, can turn a complex site into a world-class landmark that honours its heritage
The Green Pivot
Acknowledging that architecture remains one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries, this year’s forum adopts a rigorous stance: ‘Beyond Greenwashing.’ The focus shifts from superficial labels to substantive change, exploring alternative materials and the concept of adaptive longevity. The goal is to design buildings that can be repurposed in 50 years rather than demolished. Furthermore, the discussion will focus on bioclimatic design. How can the architecture harness the Mediterranean sun and wind as assets, rather than relying on energy-heavy systems for climate control
Jeremy Smith (Irving Smith Architects), a global pioneer in sustainable materials, will showcase the SCION Timber Innovation Hub. He will present Mass Timber (CLT—Cross-Laminated Timber) as the viable, carbon-sequestering alternative to concrete and steel for high-rise construction. Smith’s presentation will illustrate a fundamental shift in the industry, moving toward buildings that act as ‘carbon sinks,’ storing CO2 within their very structure rather than emitting it during production.
Ken Mackay (Mackay + Partners) will introduce the concept of ‘architectural camouflage’ through the lens of the Comporta Eco Resort project. The focus remains on buildings designed to be nearly invisible, blending into the Portuguese coastal landscape with surgical precision. This session will highlight a shift toward low-impact development, where the goal is no longer to dominate the site, but to inhabit it with profound environmental sensitivity.
Iman Gawad (African Union of Architects) will offer a critical perspective on sustainability in arid climates, explaining why green solutions from Europe do not always work in Africa or the Mediterranean, and how vernacular design is, in fact, the most environmentally friendly.
Participation Details
Registrations are open for professionals and technology partners.
Full details and the agenda are available on the event website: share-architects.com.
About SHARE Architects
SHARE Architects is an international platform dedicated to promoting excellence in architecture and facilitating professional dialogue on a global level. By organizing conferences, forums, and networking events across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, SHARE Architects brings together renowned architects, industry leaders, and professionals from related fields, contributing to the exchange of ideas, innovation, and best practices. Over time, the platform has become an important landmark for the architectural community, supporting sustainable development and the quality of the built environment.
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The Council refers to an email sent out by the BCA to periti on 24th March 2026 with details on how to apply and pay for a skill card. The email goes on to say that anyone not in possession of such a card will not be allowed to enter a construction site, including during the finishing stages.
After further inquiries, it emerged that the BCA is informing members of the profession that the requirement for the possession of a skill card also applies to periti.
It is pertinent to underscore that such obligation does not presently exist. There are indeed no regulations in place stipulating this requirement.
While the Council is in favour of upskilling labourers to ensure that they receive basic awareness training on health and safety risks until they go through further formalised training in their respective trade, periti are governed by a warrant regime based on high-level academic and professional education, and an ad-hoc law and regulator setting significantly higher benchmarks of qualifications and practice standards.
Representatives of the Council met with the BCA yesterday afternoon to clarify the matter. The following points were raised:
The Council was not presented with any draft regulations and has thus never agreed to the imposition of such requirements on periti.
Likewise, the course content has not been reviewed by the Council of the Kamra and has thus not consented to it.
The Kamra tal-Periti, not the Building & Construction Authority, is the legal regulator of periti. The BCA would be stepping outside of its legal scope if it sought to regulate periti.
Banning a perit from entering a construction site means that nobody can enter such a site, irrespective of whether they possess a skill card, since the Code of Police Laws requires that a perit provide general supervision on site.
The Periti Act has provisions which are expected to be brought into force over the coming months that introduce mandatory continuous professional development. The CPD framework had been presented to periti during a workshop held in July 2024 and adopted in its final draft by the AGM in December 2024. Among the mandatory core subjects to be introduced is a specific course on risk management and H&S.
The BCA agreed to review the matter and will revert in due course. The BCA also clarified that the regulations pertaining to skill cards are still being drafted.
Meanwhile, periti are advised to await further communication from the Council on the matter.
With reference to the press release issued on 18th March 2025, the Council of the Kamra tal-Periti hereby gives notice that it has concluded its investigation into whether the partial wall collapse that occurred last year in the Bulebel Industrial estate was the result of professional negligence.
On conclusion of its investigation, the Council determined that the collapse was the result of incorrect sequencing of works by the contractor, including the failure to infill and seal the perimeter walls, which were designed to support a slab before being cast.
The Council also noted that the project was characterised by poor workmanship in other areas, most notably mismatched wall joints near one of the corners of the site, due to the failure to build level masonry courses.
From the evidence gathered, it is amply clear that the collapse did not occur as a result of negligent designs or instructions, or more generally due to any professional negligence on the perit’s part.
Indeed, the Council observed that the correct execution of works falls under the exclusive responsibility of the contractor and/or licensed mason, and that it is not the perit’s remit to perform quality control of works on construction sites, as this would constitute a conflict of responsibilities that would transfer the liabilities of the contractor onto the perit, and violate basic principles of impartiality and independence.
In view of the above, the Council unanimously resolved to close this investigation.
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