The Building Safety Act: what does it mean for structural design engineers?

In the first of a two-part article that examines how to act as an expert witness, Institution Past-President Nick Russell explores the main considerations when taking on this vital role.

IStructE Technical Director, Patrick Hayes, sets out the key changes that the Building Safety Act has brought for structural engineers working on small projects in the UK.

Andrew Smith, Patrick Hayes and Andrew Lawrence examine how the safety of higher-risk buildings should be assessed in the UK under the requirements of the Building Safety Act.