Book review: Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures (2nd ed.)

In this webinar recording, the authorial group of The future of structural design s hares their vision of what the work of an engineer might look like in the future.

A recent report on the UK's ageing infrastructure should be a wake-up call to both structural engineers and asset owners, argues Eva MacNamara, as it offers ways to change stewardship for the better and keep our infrastructure in service for longer.

This article discusses how strengthening an existing building can enable changes of use, achieve compliance with modern building codes, resist a previously unforeseen environmental load or increase resilience. It gives a broad description of some common strengthening options, as well as guidance on where to find more information.