Verulam (readers' letters – January 2022)

This accessible book on physical security will be useful to both engineers new to the subject and those more experienced seeking a reference document, say Andrew Morrison and Giles Prosser.

In this 'Comment and reply' piece, Gabriele del Mese, project lead for the detailed design of the Padre Pio church, offers his perspective in response to an article by Alistair Lenczner in August 2020.

Oscar Emanuel urges engineers not to be put off by the challenges of timber, and to seek early specialist input where necessary to make the most of this natural material.