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Celebrating Seven Decades of Excellence
This year marks a monumental milestone for Halmann Vella as the company celebrates its 70th anniversary. MONEY sat down with CEO Kevin Rapinett to reflect on the company's remarkable journey and discuss its future vision.
Brown or green? Which colour should drive our real estate industry?
The real estate industry stands at a crossroads in several critical areas of the buying process. Simone Vella Lenicker questions whether the industry's future lies in its green credentials or conventional brown attributes, asking what drives value in today's market.
Taking the bull by the horns
In the past few weeks, one man died in a building site collapse, and two others had a lucky escape in another. In the past five years, high-profile deaths of innocent bystanders like Miriam Pace and Jean-Paul Sofia have pushed the need for action to the forefront. Kamra tal-Periti president Andre Pizzuto spoke to Vanessa Macdonald about the need for action.
Storytelling without borders: Everhouse's vision for global dominion
The creative minds behind Everhouse, Ken Chircop and Jon Calleja, share their insights on venturing into new markets, finding the perfect blend of creativity and commercial appeal, and leveraging technology to enhance their storytelling.
Urban Weavers
Dayna Camilleri Clarke sits with Peter Brincat and JingYao Xu, co-founders of Box Concept Studio in Floriana.
Sun, Sea, and Scarcity: Climate Change's Toll on Malta's Tourism and Farms
Climate change presents a pressing reality for Malta, with rising temperatures, decreased rainfall, and climbing sea levels. Malta must sustain its economic pillars while adapting to these changes. Alex Torpiano explores the implications and emphasises the urgent need for adaptive strategies to safeguard the island's future.
Getting workplaces working
Justin Mizzi analyses the evolving landscape of traditional office spaces in a post-COVID world. Offices must transition from obligatory workspaces to desirable environments that attract and retain talent.
Working now to protect tomorrow
Vanessa Macdonald speaks to Patrick Calleja, the new president of Din l-Art Helwa, about his vision for Malta's urban future, the imperative of safeguarding cultural heritage, and the transformative power of sustainable architecture in the face of ongoing developmental challenges.
Malta's crossroads: The urgent need for sustainable urban planning
David Grima highlights the critical role of urban design in enhancing well-being and economic prosperity.
Smart Malta: The road to transformative localities
JP Fabri discusses Malta's journey towards becoming a smart locality, which showcases how integrating innovative technologies can transform local communities.
THE ‘S’ FACTOR
In the shifting real estate industry, sustainability goes beyond the environment to embrace social values, the 'S' in ESG. Nicole Grima explores this vital yet underappreciated aspect, showing how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in projects enhance community well-being and advance the sector's goals for net zero and sustainability.
Before the next economic model
Manuel Delia delves into Malta's economic evolution in his thought-provoking piece, questioning the entrenched belief that politics is negligible in shaping economies.
Bridging nature and urbanisation
Konrad Buhagiar delves into the discussions held against a backdrop symbolising a deep-seated reverence for nature, convening experts and enthusiasts to explore the human imperative to reconnect with the natural world amidst the challenges of burgeoning urban populations and escalating urbanisation.
Engineering the future of recruitment
M Recruitment, a Malta-based agency led by chief operations officer Martin Spiteri and supported by engineering consultant Simon Abela, is determined to revolutionise the sector. In an exclusive interview with Dayna Camilleri Clarke, we uncover their innovative strategies and unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, propelling the industry into a new era of success.
Is development a dirty word?
At a time when everyone and their dog have an opinion about the built environment across the Maltese Islands, Giselle Borg Olivier sat down with Perit Jacques Borg Barthet, visiting senior lecturer in the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta and director of practice at AP Valletta, to discover what graduating architects are being taught about the situation and what they think about the sector that they've decided to join.
On the brink of a breakthrough?
Professor Alexiei Dingli unveils the journey behind developing an AI-driven traffic management system in Malta that challenges and redefines the status quo.
Malta's moment of truth: Embracing the winds of change in 2024
Theo Dix delves into the crucial choices that Maltese business leaders and policymakers must make during rapid technological advancements, demographic changes, and global challenges.
New year, new priorities
JP Fabri addresses Malta's economic outlook and strategic priorities as a new year unfolds. Focusing on the nation's robust post-pandemic recovery and current challenges, there is a need for strategic planning in areas like education, productivity, renewable energy, and infrastructure. It underscores the importance of a cohesive, future-focused economic development strategy that aligns with Malta's strengths and addresses emerging global challenges.
The Mall Renaissance
As the built environment undergoes a colossal transformation, Maria Bilocca, design architect at Archi+, and Justin Mizzi, real estate valuer and advisor at Archi+, dissect the complex evolution of Malta's retail sector over the past decade.
The Alliance of Real Estate People
In the dynamic world of real estate, Alliance Real Estate Group has emerged as a trailblazer, defying industry norms and setting new benchmarks for success. Under the visionary leadership of its award-winning CEO, Michael Bonello, speaks to Money about the Group’s unprecedented growth, redefining Malta's real estate corporate landscape.