Investigations Into Steel Structure Failures Part II: Case Studies

Partial collapse of a steel portal framed

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.

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.

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.