Forensic Architect Sam Morley Appointed as Inquirer for ARB
Hawkins’ Forensic Architect Sam Morley has recently been appointed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as an Inquirer.
Betterment – No Free Lunch
Betterment is considered to be a repair which results in something, for example, a property, being improved beyond the condition in which it was before it was damaged. Simply put, it is unjust enrichment.
Celebrating 10 And 20 Years With Hawkins
We would like to commend Nick Ashby, Paul Willis and Nick Wright on 10 years of investigations with Hawkins, as well as thank Iain Woodward for 20 years, during which he was instrumental in establishing our Leeds Office.
Architecture Series – Quality in Construction: How can Quality be Disputed
This webinar is about how contract documents, the use of standards in workmanship and materials can allow quality to be measurable.
Architecture Series – Problems on Site? The Importance of Site Inspection & Contract Administration
In this webinar, Sam speaks about the architect’s role during construction, and how to identify and investigate losses relating to these tasks.
Architecture Series – Design Coordination, Or: Does Anyone Know What We’re Meant to be Building
This webinar outlines how to combine the work of several consultants into a single, coherent design.
What is a Forensic Architect and Why Might I Need One?
The definition of a forensic architect can vary between cases, companies and jurisdictions, similar to the role of an architect. The role and service provided also depends on the construction stage that expertise is sought. However, the overarching role of a forensic architect is to provide an independent, unbiased, expert opinion on an alleged defect or non-compliance involving a property.
Architecture Series – Defining The UnGoogleable
This webinar provides an overview of the role of a forensic architect, and how they can help lawyers, investors and the construction industry prevent, determine and remedy building failures.
Hawkins Welcomes Civil Engineer Jolyon Antill
A new year and an exciting new addition to the Hawkins team. We would like to extend a warm welcome to civil engineer Jolyon Antill, who joins our Reigate Office.
Jolyon Antill
Jolyon graduated from the University of Cambridge with a first class Master’s Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering before joining Arup’s design team in London for eight years. Jolyon was involved in a range of industrial and commercial projects including new builds, renovations, and structural surveys both overseas and in the UK. A year of site experience on both the £124 million M2 widening project, as well as the A256 live roundabout and access road project, contributed to his passing the Chartered Professional Review with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Jolyon also spent two years on the multi-disciplinary design for Heathrow Terminal 5, located on site with all major consultants and contractors in collocated teams. A further 17 years of working in regional civil and structural engineering consultancies has given Jolyon a broad experience in educational, residential, leisure and commercial projects. These range from domestic extensions to multi-storey concrete frame, multi-block residential developments, as well as major data centre and school developments across the South of England. Jolyon joined Hawkins in 2022 as Senior Associate based in our Reigate Office.