Every edition of Design & Build tells a story – not just of buildings and businesses, but of a sector that continues to shape Malta’s identity, economy, and ambition. This issue is no exceptionas it brings together the perspectives of established professionals, new-generation thinkers, and key institutional voices that are influencing how Malta builds forward.
We open with a candid and engaging interview with Karen Spiteri, Managing Director of Carmelo Delia. Her story is one of intergenerational trust, quiet reinvention, and the kind of substance that defines lasting businesses. This company’s commitment to proper installation, long-standing brand relationships, and client experience is a reminder that behind every well-finished home or showroom is a team that cares about the details that no one sees – and that’s precisely why their work endures.
Also featured in this edition is an Inside Story with Christopher Cassar of Professional Survey Services (PSS). Here, we shift the lens toward land, data, and measurement – the very foundations upon which development is made possible. Christopher’s methodical yet forward-looking approach speaks to how professionals like him quietly ensure that Malta’s growth is grounded in clarity and precision.
Apart from the President’s Foreword, the Malta Development Association (MDA) also presents two incisive position pieces. The first of these explores the challenges and inconsistencies surrounding Malta’s planning and development frameworks – from contradictory height and floor regulations to outdated legislative instruments. The second is the Association’s Review of the Labour Migration Policy Consultation Document. Across both pieces, what emerges is a calm but pressing call for reform – for legislation to catch up with reality, and for policymaking to be informed by those closest to the work itself.
The Property Malta Foundation has also presented to our readers a note by its Chairman, Sandro Chetcuti, tracing how Malta’s real estate industry has grown into a more regulated, more strategic, and more confident sector. From licensing real estate agents to the development of a national price index based on actual sales, the Foundation is helping recalibrate the relationship between developers, authorities, and the public .
This edition also features a wide range of company spotlights – each of them representing a different facet of Malta’s evolving built environment. From gypsum specialists to coatings providers, turnkey firms to lighting suppliers, project managers to precast concrete manufacturers, what links these businesses is not simply the services they offer, but how they offer them: professionally, reliably, and with a growing awareness of long-term quality and sustainability.
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