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.
Glasgow series – MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option
This webinar will be a look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: training and qualifications required, potential hazards and examples of MEWP related incidents.
Glasgow Series – Crane Safety: Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse
Crane safety: A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse, including the mechanics, the complexity and the benefits of being involved from the start.
What is an Architect and What Do They Do?
An architect is a qualified, registered professional. Their role is to design, support, manage and advise in the procurement of built environment projects. This broad position covers aesthetic design, technical construction, construction law, planning policy, project management and budgeting.
Movement in Structures and Facades
Accommodating Movement in Structures & Facades is vital due to factors like deflection criteria & joint provision for structural integrity.
Reigate Series – Forensic Investigation of Basement Failures
Webinar: Forensic investigation of basement failures, do buildings meet the regulations for waterproofing or experience another failure
Reigate Series – Changing Buildings to a Changing Climate
An overview of recent changes to Building Regulations, their impact to the design process, the risks associated if not implemented, and how we investigate associated cases. https://youtu.be/CcyGEAeyOZ4