Objective Experiments in the Sound Resistance of Actual Building Elements. Discussion on Paper by Mr

Dr. OSCAR FABER, commenting on his criticisms in the paper of concrete floors, said that they were by no means intended to be a general condemnation of concrete floors; they had reference only to the use of reinforced concrete for certain specific purposes. He disclaimed any intention to condemn concrete floors generally.

THE Cement Gun Apparatus had a rather curious origin. It was invented in America between 25 and 30 years ago, as the result of some experiments made by Mr. Carl Akeley, a big-game hunter, in forming the mounts for his trophies. The carcases were formed by spraying plaster of paris on to an expanded metal frame of the required shape. T. Whitley Moran

Niamh McCloskey reflects on her personal experience of the challenging reality of returning to work after maternity leave, questioning whether workplaces truly support women in this transition and highlighting how, with the right support and recognition of the new perspectives and skills that motherhood can bring, we can retain mothers and allow them to thrive in underrepresented industries.