City of London Reconstruction - Collaboration Between the Engineer and the Architect. Discussion of

MY first duty is to thank the members electing me to the highest position in the Institution. These are difficult times for the for all organisations such as ours and it will be difficult for me to give the time necessary to carry out all the duties devolving upon me, but, as I told the members when I succeeded to the Chair, I shall do my best. W.K. Wallace

This month's letters include discussion over design checks and suitably experienced engineers as well as seismic design of masonry and more.

The tragedy of the Francis Scott Key Bridge highlights the need for structural engineers to ensure that the risks inherent in our built infrastructure remain acceptable, argues Colin Caprani.