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The article discusses the design of International Convention Center (ICC) in Birmingham, England. It states that one of the design criteria for ICC was perfect acoustic inspite of a main rail-line running beneath it. The final design of ICC involved over 2,000 bearings each measuring 300mm x 300mm x 125 mm deep. Although the Andre bearings were the main component of the isolation package, engineers have ensured that there were no acoustic bridges between isolated and non-isolated parts of ICC.

The author reflects on the government's announcement in January 2008 allowing new nuclear build through private investment. He tackles the prospectus regarding the proposed merging of British Nuclear Energy Society (BNES) and Institution of Nuclear Engineers (INucE). He also offers information on the two events organized by the BNES and INucE including the "5th International Conference on the Effects of Low Level Radiation," to be held at the IMAX Theatre in Birmingham, England on April 22 to 24, 2008 and the "International Conference on Nuclear New Build 2008 - from Consultation to Delivery," to be held at the IET premises in Savory Place in London, England on April 28 to 29, 2008.

Previews the Negotiation Skills for Engineers course to be held in London from September 1 to 3 and in Birmingham, England from November 23 to 25, 2004. Topics to be discussed at the event.