Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg was present at the conference entitled ‘The Renewal Agenda: Modernization of the Profession’ where the approved new architects’ act was discussed. by Parliament on 24 March this year and will enter into force in the coming days. Its main goal is to modernize this profession.
Minister Ian Borg mentioned that through these amendments that have been on the shelf for 14 years, the country will be benefiting from a higher quality in the profession of architects, as well as these amendments that were essential that they be made will bring Malta in line with European directives.
“The ministry for which I am responsible is in advanced talks with the Chamber of Architects to allocate funds to build a new digital platform with which new procedures that will be coming into force in the coming months, can be done with efficiently and safely. The government will continue to support the House and the profession in the process of renewal that is needed in order to improve the quality of the built environment in our country and the ambitious goals that the government has set regarding the environment and the environment. -climate change is also achieved through the contribution of architects “, said Minister Borg.
The new regulations will update the way a warrant is issued to architects by, among other things, introducing a written as well as an oral examination, will increase the minimum experience of supervising architects for the purpose of there is better nurturing of new architects and a distinction will be made between an architect and a civil engineer who not only addresses breaches of directives, but also facilitates the recognition of Maltese qualifications in European countries.
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