Richard Giles-Carlsson Featured in Expert Witness

Richard Giles-Carlsson is the latest of our experts to have been featured in Expert Witness. Richard’s article ‘Scaffolding Collapses and Falls’ discusses the different types of scaffold, and safety procedures and regulations during both assembly and use.

Hawkins Welcomes Building Services Engineer David Edwards

Hawkins would like to extend a warm welcome to Building Services Engineer David Edwards, who joins as an Associate in our Reigate office.

Sprinkler Systems – are they too good?

This article seeks to discuss the benefits of sprinkler systems and ways in which they could be introduced into more buildings;

Margaret Wright

Margaret qualified as an Architect in November 1995 and has worked for several AJ100 architecture practices, most notably joining EPR Architects Limited in 1997, and becoming a company director in 2005.

Forensic Investigation of Acoustic Shock

The field of acoustics and noise has become aware of a different type of injury – one in which the injured party need only be exposed to noise on one occasion and is termed ‘acoustic shock’.

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.