The Effect of Mandatory Decennial Liability on Both the Construction and Insurance Sectors

Decennial liability is a form of strict liability taken from the French Civil Code and adopted by many Middle East jurisdictions. It is a means to protect the building owner from bearing the costs of repair or reinstatement in the event of a collapse or defect which renders the building unusable.

Investigations Into Steel Structure Failures Part I: Failure Mechanisms

Steel is one of the most commonly used construction materials, due to its wide availability and good strength-to-weight ratio, both in tension and compression.

Dubai Building Code

Dubai Municipality has released the first edition of its unified building code, the Dubai Building Code (DBC). The code was announced with the aim of setting standards for construction that promote sustainable development and innovation in building design.

Ahmad El Ghor Joins Hawkins’ Built Environment Team

Hawkins is pleased to welcome Civil Engineer Ahmad El Ghor to our Built Environment Team. He is an associate currently based in our London Office.

Hawkins’ ​Acoustic Division Awarded Membership To The ANC

Hawkins is proud to have been awarded membership to the Acoustics & Noise Consultants organisation. The ANC seeks to raise the standards of acoustic consultancy in the UK, and in becoming members, both Ros Lambert-Porter and Jonathan Dance have demonstrated that Hawkins meets the ANC’s high standards in both knowledge and service provision, and are excited to take part in its future activities.

Hawkins Welcomes Two New Civil Engineers To Our Singapore Office

Hawkins is pleased to welcome Civil Engineers Shimin Zhaung and Yang Dang to our Singapore Office.

Austen Smith Joins Hawkins’ New Forensic Architecture Team

Austen is a UK Registered Architect, Chartered Architect, Chartered Construction Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Hawkins Now Offers Forensic Architecture

Hawkins would like to announce our new offering of Forensic Architecture services, as well as the joining of both Sam Morley and Alastair Ferguson as Senior Associates within the company.

James Clarke Joins Hawkins’ Fire Engineering Team

James Clarke joins Hawkins after graduating with a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Huddersfield in 2017 and subsequently working as a fire engineer.

Investigation of Wind Induced Failure of Buildings and Structures

Whether it be wind, snow or rain, the weather can have a significant impact on buildings and infrastructure, causing structural damage or flooding.