Members of the Chamber of Architects presented the Chamber’s vision for overhaul of the current building regulations, which are both outdated and insufficient to ensure the highest standards of quality in the construction industry.
The President of the Chamber, Simone Vella explained that the proposals being presented were approved by an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Chamber held last November, and confirmed the Chamber’s full availability to participate in discussions regarding the formulation of new building regulations, as well as the technical expertise of its members to ensure the highest standards within the sector.
Vice President Perit André Pizzuto gave an extensive presentation of the Chamber’s position, starting with an overview of the current situation and its limitations. He then went on to outline the Chamber’s proposals which include the consolidation of various regulators within the new Authority, the dire need for a comprehensive register of contractors, the importance of contemporary regulations which are not prescriptive but performance-based, and the promotion of a self-regulatory approach by the various professionals involved in the construction process.
The Kamra’s proposals were received positively, and discussions will continue in the coming months to ensure full synergy between the profession and the government’s advisors.
This vision was presented to representatives of the Building Regulation Office (BRO) and the Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC), as well as consultants appointed by Government to oversee the establishment of a new Authority which is intended to regulate the industry.
