Viewpoint: The identity crisis of the structural engineer

Jonathan Davis and John Callanan exchange views about efficient design of cellular steel beams in response to a Viewpoint by John published in the April issue.

Pete Gates, Arthur Coates, Eva Gaal and Kaloyana Kostova – all members of the IStructE Structural Futures Committee – examine the carbon-reduction route maps of the UK steel, concrete and timber industries, considering the role structural engineers can play to reduce an apparent gap between the net-zero target and the speed of decarbonisation actually envisaged.

This month's letters continue discussion on foundation design challenges and feature letters on Ronan Point and large panel system tower blocks.