Book review: Engineering: The Pre-Industrial Age

Founder partner of Buro Happold, Terry Ealey, takes a look at an architectural title that describes a project showcasing an innovative solar energy control system.

Letters this month include discussion on flooding, live loads, BIM, the CE exam, Approved Document A and late payments.

David Hodgson provides an alternative perspective on BIM; citing the history of ‘Information Management’ in the oil and gas industry, the lessons learned and the obstacles and opportunities that Information Management and BIM present for structural engineers.