The Chamber of Architects (KTP) has reached a decision on the professional futures of Roderick Camilleri and Anthony Mangion, the two architects found guilty of involuntary homicide in connection with the 2020 Ħamrun building collapse that killed Miriam Pace.

KTP President Andre Pizzuto confirmed that the ruling is currently being drafted and is expected to be published in the coming weeks. Until then, both architects still hold their professional warrants.

The chamber had to wait for the court proceedings to conclude before launching its professional conduct investigation. That process, which involved assessing evidence and hearing testimonies, concluded last summer. The KTP council has since deliberated and reached a verdict.

“At present, the ruling is being drafted, which, as you can imagine, will compile a substantial amount of evidence and testimonies while explaining the council’s reasoning in detail,” Pizzuto said.

The outcome of the ruling will determine whether Camilleri and Mangion will lose their warrants permanently, be suspended, or face other professional consequences.

The collapse of Pace’s home on 2nd March, 2020, occurred due to excavation works next door, overseen by site architect Camilleri and site technical officer Mangion. Both were found guilty of involuntary homicide in 2022 and sentenced to suspended jail terms and community service.

Following their conviction, the KTP initiated proceedings to determine whether they should be allowed to continue practicing as architects.

Once the official ruling is published, both architects have the right to appeal in court. According to Pizzuto, such cases are usually decided within three to four months.

Until then, Camilleri and Mangion remain licensed professionals, raising concerns about accountability in the industry.

The case remains a landmark moment for professional regulation in the construction sector, as it will set a precedent for how architects involved in fatal collapses are held accountable.

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