Profile: Phil Bernstein

Charles Goodchild considers this book an admirable attempt to do justice to a vast and fluid subject. While not covering every nuance, it will be of great benefit to both postgraduate students and practising engineers.

Letters this month include discussion on late payments and the benefits of BIM.

It’s easy to overlook existing buildings when considering how to achieve a zero-carbon economy. Rolton Group's Chris Evans stresses the need for a holistic approach to energy efficiency in the UK's current building stock.