The Hidden Price of Vague Specifications

Forensic architect Austen Smith discusses the court rulings surrounding the Museum of The Future. Austen shows how vague specifications led to costly design changes, doubling costs and triggering dispute.

Yvonne Ainsworth Presents “The Whole Story” at the CILA Conference

Hawkins Principal Associate Yvonne Ainsworth shared her specialist geotechnical engineering knowledge at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) Conference.

Hawkins Strengthens Hydrology Expertise with Appointment of Clare Waller

Hawkins is pleased to welcome Dr Clare Waller as a Senior Associate Hydrologist based in our Cambridge office, with more than 20 years of experience in hydrology.

Hawkins Hong Kong Drinks Reception 2026

Hawkins are delighted to invite our clients and colleagues to our Evening Drinks Reception at Cooshti Quarry Bay

Clare Waller

Clare is a Senior Associate Hydrologist based in our Cambridge office. She has more than twenty years’ experience in hydrology and water management across government, consultancy and academia.

From Ignition to Impact: A Forensic Fire Investigation

This case study explores an investigation into a warehouse fire and the role of Fire Engineering in the investigation

Celebrating Jon Watkins’ 10 Years at Hawkins

We celebrate Civil and Structural Engineer, Jon Watkins, as he marks 10 years with Hawkins

Gigi Howard

Gigi is an Associate Fire Engineer based in Hawkins’ London office

Congratulations to Anna Hodkinson on Outstanding Academic Achievement

Hawkins is delighted to congratulate Anna Hodkinson of Morham + Brotchie on her exceptional academic success, having achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Quantity Surveying.

Richard Keightley Highlights Rising Complexity of Flood Insurance Claims

Forensic Hydrologist Richard Keightley was invited as a guest presenter by global law firm Kennedys to share his expertise on the growing complexity of flood-related insurance claims in a changing climate in their Property Damage webinar.