Structural failures—the importance of learning from experience.

The article reports on the release of the 16th biennial report by the Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS), a joint venture of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain. The report determines the work of the committee and outlines several initiatives designed to enhance the way civil and structural engineers operate in all sectors of the construction industry. The document also includes reviews such as the construction safety research, building control submissions and the Eurocodes.