Conservation compendium. Part 21: The factor of safety dilemma

This article aims to outline the historic use of timber pile foundations, their key characteristics, and how to preserve them for the future.

This article has a focus on a particular building form, outlining the development of historic ironworks, how the remaining stone masonry structures can be assessed, and typical defects associated with them.

The Institution of Structural Engineers summarises its proposed response to the Phase 2 report of the Grenfell Inquiry, following a government request for professional bodies to act on the report's recommendations.