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. 

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.