Knowledge, skills, history – a foundation for a climate-positive future

Author: Jane Entwistle

Date published

1 February 2022

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Knowledge, skills, history – a foundation for a climate-positive future

The Structural Engineer

Author

Jane Entwistle

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 2, 2022, Page(s) 10-17

https://doi.org/10.56330/FMQN2258

Date published

1 February 2022

Author

Jane Entwistle

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 2, 2022, Page(s) 10-17

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/FMQN2258

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

2022 IStructE President Jane Entwistle explains why structural engineers need to learn to value their past, to respect the skills and decisions made in the past and work with them to provide a better future built environment.

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PDF
Pages:
10-17
Publisher:
Institution of Structural Engineers

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History Historic structures Sustainability & Environment Climate change Feature Issue 2

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