The Duties of an Architect – What Are They and Where Can Things Go Wrong?

Hawkins will discuss the role of the architect in construction projects.
Topics covered will include: an insight into the duties owed by an architect, including those involving contract administration

International Series – Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags

This webinar will explore how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.

International Series – Numerical Analysis in Forensic Geotechnical Investigation

This webinar provides a glimpse of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering including basic concepts, application to forensic investigations and some case studies.

International Series – Should a Building be Demolished Following a Fire?

This webinar explores methodology and technology Hawkins uses to conduct structural assessment of fire damaged structures.

International Series – The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction

This webinar will discuss the questions: What is liquefaction? Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? And how can that risk be mitigated?

International Series – Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?

This webinar will look at how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue.

International Series – Water Damage in Buildings

This webinar will discuss the issues and impact during construction and post-occupancy, and how moisture in building materials and the local environment can impact the fabric of buildings in hot climates.

Marine Series – Understanding Soybeans & Agricultural Cargo Claims

An overview of the common causes of damage in agricultural cargoes and ways to reduce the likelihood of occurrence.

Marine Series – The Art Of Remote Inspection

The impact of the pandemic on the manner in which marine experts conduct their investigations on behalf of lawyers, P&I, insurers and various other parties.

Marine Series – Container Ships: Take Two

In this webinar, Ed explains further causes of fires and explosions on containerships (other than self heating), and how to investigate them.