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.
Water Damage in Basements – Part I: Ingress
Basement construction has become more common, both in new developments and beneath existing buildings, as basements provide an increased floor area for the same footprint of the main, above-ground building.
Water Damage In Basements Part II: Drainage
It is widely reported that climate change will result in an increased flood risk in the UK, with wetter winters and more intense summer thunderstorms.
High Water and the High Court: Hawkins Evidence Helps with Flood Claim
Weightmans solicitors instructed Mr Richard Keightley of Hawkins to investigate the extent and cause of the flood risk to the Claimants’ property, on behalf of Warwickshire County Council’s insurer. The case was heard in a six day trial at the Technology and Construction division of the High Court in November 2019.
Investigations Into Ground Related Failures Part 3 – Construction Stage Issues
The Hawkins Civil Engineering team has found that many failures are caused by errors at the construction/installation stage.
Failure of Synthetic Fibre Lifting Equipment
In the period between 2017 and 2018, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported a total of 144 fatal injuries, and 71,062 non-fatal injuries, in the workplace under the RIDDOR procedure. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations requires both employers, and managers of certain premises, to report work-related accidents and deaths to the relevant authority. According to the HSE, the estimated cost of these workplace injuries was in the region of £5.2 billion.
Investigations into Ground Related Failures Part 2 – Design Stage Issues
Civil engineering and building failures are often caused by geotechnical issues and these can be grouped by the different stages of the project: ground investigation, design, and construction, often with a combination of interacting issues.
Acoustics – When Buildings Fail
Acoustics – When Buildings Fail. Acoustics engineering is often referred to as “the dark art” by those in the design and build industry.