The 2nd of September represents the 350th Anniversary of the start of the Great Fire of London. The Great Fire of London holds special significance because the building surveying profession as we know it today, can be said to have been born from the devastating effects of this catastrophic event through the subsequent introduction of the London Building Act. As part of this anniversary, AIBS has produced a special feature aimed at telling the ‘story’ of the profession to the public and the challenges the profession faces now and into the future. We are also using this milestone to create a greater awareness of how the profession plays a vital role in the health, safety and protection of the community. We hope you enjoy our Special Feature.