Viewpoint: Why are the current planning application procedures not working in the UK?

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.

Fiona Gleed recommends this historical account to anyone wanting to broaden their perspective on women’s role in engineering and society.

With a proactive approach and early engagement, structural engineers can unlock the reuse potential of existing buildings and steer the industry away from demolition, explains Thomas Hesslenberg.