Letter From the Editor

Abstract

The late Professor Neil B. Hutcheon, former director of Building Research at the National Research Council, was a mentor to many Canadian Building Scientists. It is, therefore, natural that when expanding the journal to include Building Science we present his thoughts on the value of Bmlding Science. The invited address at the Central Building Research Institute in India was delivered in October 1971. Today, twenty-five years after, we may fully appreciate the wisdom of Professor N. B. Hutcheon, who in calling for enhanced interaction between science and professional practice in construction, has foreseen the need for creating the field of &dquo;building science.&dquo;