Book review: Structural engineering: Art and approximation

Ian Firth is unimpressed by a book that appears to offer little that is new to its intended audience and questions the real-world experience of the author.

In response to a Viewpoint published in the February issue, Brian Clancy challenges the idea that structural engineers should not undertake surveys and inspections of buildings.

Kamran Moazami is the designer of the 'greatest building in the world' – The Shard – but he also runs WSP's UK structures division. He talks to Jackie Whitelaw about the power of a global community and how great buildings are good business.