Viewpoint: Ageing infrastructure's Eureka moment

Author: Eva MacNamara

Date published

1 June 2026

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Viewpoint: Ageing infrastructure's Eureka moment

The Structural Engineer

Author

Eva MacNamara

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 6, 2026, Page(s) 32-33

https://doi.org/10.56330/GPXV6387

Date published

1 June 2026

Author

Eva MacNamara

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 6, 2026, Page(s) 32-33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/GPXV6387

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

A recent report on the UK's ageing infrastructure should be a wake-up call to both structural engineers and asset owners, argues Eva MacNamara, as it offers ways to change stewardship for the better and keep our infrastructure in service for longer.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Repair & Maintenance Assessment of Structures Opinion Issue 6

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