Book review: Glassfibre reinforced concrete – principles, production, properties and applications

This month's letters continue the debate about innovation in structural engineering; discuss the importance of understanding how a building is to be constructed; offer some thoughts on a recent article on performance-based seismic design; and lament the loss of engineering graduates to more lucrative professions.

Stephen Hargreaves of insurance broker Griffiths & Armour examines the attitudes of UK consultants to taking on new work, fees, payment terms and contracts.

This month, judge Ron Slade has selected two winners: Duncan Walters of Eckersley O'Callaghan and Rob Nield of Arup. Each receives an e-book of their choice from the Institution's current catalogue.