Hawkins Hosts Annual Spring Drinks Reception at The Whitworth Gallery

Hawkins welcomed guests for our annual drinks reception in Manchester. Our experts gave a presentation titled “From Collapse To Cleanup” and an evening of networking was followed

Yvonne Ainsworth Hosts Panel Discussion at WiGeotech Afternoon Tea

Geotechnical Engineer Yvonne Ainsworth chairs a panel discussion on Championing Inclusion in Geotechnics at the WiGeotech afternoon tea.

Hawkins Welcomes Structural Engineer Michael Boyd

Michael Boyd has expertise in structural design, multidisciplinary coordination, and delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.

A Structure is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link

Hawkins Built environment expert Jolyon Antill discusses structural engineering design and relevant design issues.

ALA Summer Boat Party 2026

Join us for the ALA Summer Boat Party 2026 with live music, food, drinks, and a scenic Windermere cruise. Celebrate with clients and the team this June.

Hawkins International Webinar Series

We bring you details of our upcoming webinars in our new international series, including material, mechanical and lithium-ion battery failures, bridge forensics and indoor climbing risk.

An Introduction to Bridge Forensics

Discover the fundamentals of bridge forensics with Eng Phin, covering PSC bridge systems, common failure modes, and essential investigation techniques.

A Bolt From The Blue: Why Bolted Connections Can Unexpectedly Fail

Join Patrick Walsh to explore common design and installation errors in bolted connections and learn how improper practices can lead to structural failures.

Is it Enough to Rely on What The Manufacturer Has Told You?

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, the relationship between designers and construction product manufacturers is under intense scrutiny.

Michael Boyd

Michael is a civil & structural engineer, specialising in advanced structural engineering. He is based in our Belfast office.