An Introduction to Procurement in Construction
A project may be considered successful if the building is delivered at the stipulated time, to budget, as per specifications, and built in a safe environment (Lester, 2007)
Malta paying too high a price for mediocrity in construction, Chamber of Construction Management says
The Malta Chamber of Construction Management has warned that tragic accidents in the construction industry are likely to continue happening unless it adopts a holistic approach to improve professionalism and quality assurance, in comments made after a building collapse over the weekend resulted in one death and several hospitalisations.
‘L-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni ma tistax tibqa’ taċċetta l-medjokrità, ta’ dan qed inħallsu prezz’
Il-Kamra għall-Immaniġġjar tal-Kostruzzjoni tappella għal aktar professjonalità u persuni li jkunu inkarigati li jħarsuha
“Sector cannot keep accepting mediocrity and poor quality” – Chamber of Construction Management
The Malta Chamber of Construction Management has emphasised the need for professionalism within the construction industry, in light of recent tragic events.
Industrial Heritage in Malta: Reinforced Concrete Water Tower Conservation Project
The article reviews the conservation of the unique Reinforced Concrete Water Tower at the Public Abattoir in Marsa, Malta.
Legal – Court Report
In a judgment dated 20th July 2020 (Ref. App. Ċiv. 282/19) the Court of Appeal confirmed an earlier judgment of the First Hall of the Civil Court, awarding damages to the family of an 84-year-old lady who died when her home collapsed on her.
JM Vassallo Vibro Steel Ltd Factory Visit by the Editorial Team
Our editorial team had an exciting meeting with Mr Raymond Vassallo, chairperson of JMV Group Limited which owns JM Vassallo Vibro Steel Ltd.
Times are changing, but are they for the better?
At the time of writing of this article, the Kamra tal-Periti and the Building and Construction Authority had found themselves at an impasse. Most recently, amendments have been passed on the legal notice regarding the Avoidance of Damages to Third Parties, which has created a shift in the onus on the Perit, and seems to …
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Green Finance for Sustainable Buildings
Mobilising finance is one of the goals agreed to during the 2021 Global Climate Summit also known as COP26, and is the enabler of other established goals, namely to secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach and adapting to protect communities and natural habitats. Buildings are critical for the transition …