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 […]

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

The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the industry is progressive hence the Levels of BIM were created. Governments around the world have recognised that the process for the industry to be fully collaborative will take time. Therefore these levels are a guidance for a more fluent progression. The levels are defined in a

A lot of planning goes into project development. One of the first questions that needs to be answered when embarking on a project is ‘How much will the project cost and where is the money coming from?’ For a project one needs to first acquire the land or the site and then plan for the

In Malta, we are fortunate enough to have still retained our traditional buildings and cultures in some of our villages. Whilst this is a tourist attraction that generates income and jobs, such jobs are generally taken over by foreigners. Locals have to commute to work since most employment opportunities are centrally located or in industrial

What is BIM? BIM stands for Building Information Modelling or Building Information Management. It is a collaborative process for creating and managing information throughout the whole lifecycle of a project. It is a new methodology of developing a project, a cultural change for all stakeholders involved. Such a process consists of coordinated digital information, mainly

Cities have been created by mankind and they may be classified, as Rogers has stated, as the natural habitat of modern societies. The planning, design, building and, operating of such cities have resulted in the greatest destruction of nature. Alas, but cities are also disappointing since they do not fully provide an environment where society’s wellbeing is