Welcome to the February edition of FC&A. This time last year, we spoke of the ubiquity of construction activity across the nation. One whole year, a pandemic and a last-minute Brexit deal later, and here we are – a European Union divorcee with three lockdowns and a quartet of tiers under our belt. This month, our regular columnist and RIBA Architect, Christopher Sykes adds a positive spin to COVID-19. He looks at how it’s sparked inspiration within the industry. Elsewhere, we catch up with Hala ElKhorazaty from Perkins&Will London again to find out more about her decade of architectural experience.