The Permanent Committee on Engineering of the Kamra tal-Periti and SFPE Malta are hosting a seminar on fire safety in construction. As our main speaker, we have invited Professor António Moura Correia, Professor and Researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal.   The talk will cover the following topics: Designing Reinforced Concrete, Steel and Composite Steel-Concrete Structures in Fire Simulation of Structures in a fire situation by the finite element method Simulation of the spread of fires in buildings…

The Permanent Committee on Property of the Kamra tal-Periti, in collaboration with the Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA) and Archi+, is organising a half-day workshop titled “Property Valuation: A Practical Approach”. The event will be held on 18th April 2023 at The Notch Conference Centre in Kappara, San Ġwann, and is supported by Bank of Valletta (BOV). The workshop will focus on the differences between property market value and prudent value. These two notions will be explained, and insights will be…

The landmark judgement annulling a permit on a site in Santa Luċija has sent ripples through the profession and beyond. While this brings welcome reprieve to our battered built environment, it also creates uncertainty within the profession which needs to be addressed.   To this end, the Council of the Kamra tal-Periti is organising a seminar in the form of a debate panel during which the various aspects of this and other recent judgements will be explored and analysed.  …

Fire safety is an area of great concern for the general public, insurers and also for health and safety professionals. Malta currently follows a set of guidelines that are now out of date and which in themselves do not hold the power of law, while the new Fire Safety Act still awaits ratification. The Malta Chamber is organising this event so that this topic is given priority and visibility, also in view of the proliferation of office buildings, apartment blocks…

The position of periti working as court experts for the Civil Courts, RRB and RLCB has been deteriorating in recent months. From incorrect tariff calculations, to arbitrarily set fees for services not envisaged in Tariff K, to the unacceptable passing of legal notices introducing capping to valuations without prior consultation with the Kamra, the attitute towards periti has become increasingly hostile and disrespectful. To this end, the Council has decided to organise a consultation meeting to be held at the…

As the built environment becomes increasingly aware of the environmental benefits of working with existing buildings and architectural contexts, it is equally important to take into account the social, cultural and economic impact of reuse and renewal within the built environment. Drawing upon the firm’s international portfolio of projects, SOM’s Kent Jackson and Karl Micallef will demonstrate how the interdisciplinary firm is developing and using new practices to inform a resilient and low-carbon built environment. Architect and Design Partner Kent…

Join us for an exclusive three-night event celebrating the finalists of the prestigious Premju Emanuele Luigi Galizia, from Wednesday, 23rd October to Friday, 25th October. Each evening, finalists will present their projects to an esteemed foreign jury, culminating in insightful lectures delivered by jurors, showcasing their studios' portfolios and design philosophies. The event will be officially opened by Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of the Republic of Malta, on the first night. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage…