Viewpoint: Safety must be our highest priority

Author: Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera and Andrew Smith

Date published

13 November 2023

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Viewpoint: Safety must be our highest priority

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Author

Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera and Andrew Smith

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 66-67

https://doi.org/10.56330/CYCJ3529

Date published

13 November 2023

Author

Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera and Andrew Smith

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 66-67

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/CYCJ3529

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

'How can we avoid design errors and create a sense of accountability to ensure the safety of our structures?' ask Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera and Andrew Smith.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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