Hawkins Welcomes Civil Engineer Dr Andrew Foster

Hawkins is delighted to welcome civil engineer Dr Andrew Foster, who joins our London Office as part of our Built Environment team.

Andrew Foster

Andrew is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE).

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

Austen Smith Featured in CIArb UAE Branch Newsletter

Senior Associate Austen Smith was recently interviewed by The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UAE (CIArb UAE) and is featured in their branch newsletter.

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 – 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.

Hawkins Webinars: The International Series

For our second series of webinars in 2023, our Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore offices have teamed up to create a series covering some of Hawkins’ expertise in the built environment, and marine sectors as well as topics involving fires and escapes of water. Read a summary of each webinar and register below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Moisture Issues in Buildings Presented by Austen Smith Thursday 6th April 2023 at 9.00am BST Austen will cover 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. Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem? Presented by Chun Chan Thursday 20th April 2023 at 9.00am BST Chun will discuss 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. The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction Presented by Nico Zurcher Thursday 4th May 2023 at 9.00am BST Nico’s presentation will answer the following questions:   What is liquefaction? Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? How can that risk be mitigated? Should a Building be Demolished Following a […]

Sam Morley Delivers Seminar At the Architectural Association

Sam Morley presented a seminar at the Architectural Association Ltd titled ‘Forensic Fire Safety’. The seminar focused on cases where there were fire safety defects which contributed to the spread of fire. This included cases where there was a lack of compliance with Part B of the Building Regulations.

Time-Dependent Behaviour Of Welds In Steel Connection As Subjected To Fire Temperatures

This article emphasises the importance of time or loading rate effects on the behaviour of welds and welded connection when exposed to fire.