Working at Height – Making the Right Choices

Hannah Fletcher discusses legislation, safety precautions and protective equipment to ensure safe working at height.
Neville Tranter Awarded Honorary Assistant Professorship

We are delighted to announce that Neville Tranter has been conferred the title of Honorary Assistant Professor in Engineering within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
Ballastless Railway Track: A Smooth Ride Ahead?

Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track and covers where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.
Hawkins London Drinks Reception

Hawkins would like to invite clients and colleagues to our Drinks reception in London where we will host a panel presentation followed by a networking reception with drinks, canapes and exhibits.
Industrial Arthritis: The Challenges of an Aging Plant

In this article, Divyeruthra discusses the challenges a power plant often faces as time goes on. Discussing mechanical and environmental factors.
Hawkins Hosts Forensic Fun Day

Hawkins hosts guests from CNA Hardy for a forensic fun day, showcasing Hawkins practical investigative capabilities.
International Women in Engineering Day

We celebrate our Female Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2025
Ben Adams Presents to the PCPUG

Ben discussed the requirements for balancing following work on the rotors, the associated risks and mitigation strategies.
Push-Fit Fittings and Statistical Analysis

Hawkins investigates numerous escapes of water involving push-fit fittings, where it is important to determine whether the parts were defective or whether there were workmanship issues.
Hawkins Wishes, John Horsfall and Andy Ninham, a Happy Retirement

Hawkins would like to wish Mechanical Engineer Dr John Horsfall and Materials Scientist, Dr Andy Ninham, a very happy retirement. John and Andy have both recently retired from Hawkins with a combined service of over 80 years.