The 30 year failure cycle

This article focuses on the design and inspection of scaffolds. Based on UK practice and experience, the principles should be universally applicable.

Sean Brady examines the remarkable engineering works that may have underpinned the Hanging Garden of Babylon - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Sean Brady stresses the importance of managing 'human factors' to reduce human error within bridge projects, citing international examples from which lessons can be learned.