Government to recognise construction project managers as a profession
Advanced talks underway to create legal framework as part of wider sector reforms
The formal recognition of construction project managers is at an advanced stage as the government reaffirmed its commitment to a more professional regulatory framework governing the construction sector.
The minister for the reform of the construction sector Jonathan Attard on Friday confirmed that the ministry is currently in an “advanced stage of consultation” to create a legal framework that will formally recognise project managers in the construction sector as a profession.
Attard was speaking at an event organized by the Malta chamber of Construction Management where he welcomed its new members, saying this was a sign of an organisation that is “growing with clear direction and purpose”.
The minister also welcomed the growing collaboration between the MCCM and institutions such as the University of Malta, Infrastructure Malta, BOV, and Daaa Haus, noting that these partnerships were proof of a “shared commitment to structured and professional leadership in a sector that continues to progress toward higher standards in the built environment.”
A number of reforms are expected to be rolled out within the construction sector over the next three years, chiefly the introduction of the National Building and Construction Code which will be structured in 23 parts, 17 of which are related to buildings and six to construction processes.
“These codes will form the foundation of a new, stricter licensing system for professionals and operators in this sector,” Attard said.