Introduction / Foreword
Richard Cooke, Magdaléna Sobotková
Our idea to dedicate one special issue to Naeem Hussain was conceived last year when we were
working on our e-mosty March 2017 “Three Bridges – Three Centuries”. The main article there was
about the Queensferry Crossing, its design and construction. As we always aim to bring accurate and
correct information, we asked Mr Hussain to review our article. He accepted for which we again thank
him.
Following this cooperation, we suggested that we might prepare this March 2018 Issue with focus on
his distinguished career in the field of bridge design. He again accepted, and in Autumn 2017 we
developed a preliminary plan and together, with the help of our colleagues from the Editorial Board, we
prepared this Issue.
Derya Thompson wrote the Introductory Article based on her personal experience and cooperation with
Mr Hussain.
Naeem prepared a list of projects he considered had been the most challenging and to which he
contributed his experience in various methods or techniques. Based on the list he wrote the main article
of this issue and provided us with all the drawings and photos.
We also prepared an interview and include his detailed CV.
This issue is focused on his personal contribution to these projects, his professional life, development
and personal opinions. With full respect to the team work and spirit in Arup, we have tried to find the
right balance between describing the projects themselves with Arup´s recognition and highlighting the
special contribution he made to them.
After having read the interview, Magda contacted Lawrence Shackman, Project Manager at Transport
Scotland, and asked him to provide a few lines on Naeem´s contribution to the Queensferry Crossing
Project, on their cooperation and provide a few photographs, including the one for the cover.
Let us thank you all who have helped us prepare this special Issue, especially Naeem Hussain, Derya
Thompson, Lawrence Shackman, Ken Wheeler and David Collings.
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