Too Hot! Keep your Cool with Part O
In an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, the government published Approved Document Part O, which provides guidance for complying with the new Part O of the Building Regulations.
Full Numerical Analysis Part 3: Application to the Forensic Investigation of Geotechnical Incidents
With the rapid advancement of computer technology, full numerical modelling is now routinely carried out in geotechnical engineering.
Full Numerical Analysis Part 2: Application to Forensic Investigation
With the rapid advancement of computer technology, full numerical modelling is now routinely carried out in geotechnical engineering. However, producing a full numerical model is not straightforward; if the numerical analysis is not applied correctly, the output can lead to defective design and ensuing failure.
Hawkins’ Built Environment Team Members Attend the Society of Construction Law Spring Conference
On Friday 4th March, two members of Hawkins’ Built Environment Team will be attending the annual Society of Construction Law (SCL) Spring Conference at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Forensic Architect Niralee Casson, and Fire Engineer James Clarke, are both looking forward to it.
Screed Failures
This article discusses the different types of sand and cement floor screeds, their uses and some of the causes of failure.
Storm or No Storm & Cleaning Up
Since November last year, the UK has been battered by a succession of storms — Arwen, Barra, Corrie, Dudley, Eunice, Franklin and most recently Gladys. These significant weather events produce huge volumes of high-value, complex claims resulting from wind damage, flooding and the resultant contamination of property.
Meet Hawkins’ Forensic Architects at The Annual Society of Construction Law Lunch
Come and meet some of our Forensic Architects at the Society of Construction Law Annual Lunch on Friday 11th February 2022.
Introduction to Full Numerical Analysis in Relation to Soil-Structure Failures
Geotechnical engineering involves the design and construction of structures interacting with soil and rock, such as retaining walls, foundations, tunnels and embankments, and Hawkins’ geotechnical engineers investigate failures of these structures.
Hawkins Welcomes Structural Engineer Rob Baldock
Hawkins is pleased to welcome Structural Engineer Rob Baldock to our London Office.
Investigations Into Steel Structure Failures Part II: Case Studies
Hawkins has investigated many cases involving failures of steel structures. Our knowledgeable and experienced team of forensic investigators can establish the cause of a failure by either a detailed desktop study or site investigation, in addition to reviewing the relevant documentation and carrying out numerical back-analysis.