Mastering the risk conundrum

This month's report concerns design issues encountered when reviewing connection designs. The reporter discovered a moment connection between a universal beam and a universal column, with the moment connection being made to the web of the column.

This article introduces the unique and challenging engineering role that structural engineers play within urban search and rescue teams.

Cliff Smith of the Get it Right Initiative (GIRI) explains how the organisation is working to reduce error in the construction industry and offers some examples of approaches in practice.