Complete issue (April 2020)

Colin Jolly gives a personal perspective on perceived failings in the UK planning process, and sets out his recommendations for how these may be addressed.

This month's letters discuss the sustainability and fire safety of timber; seek information on the Institution's first female chartered member; and return to the topics of floor loadings and the cost of PI insurance.

This Technical Guidance Note discusses the impact torsion has on the design and detailing of reinforced concrete elements.