Nick Carey Presents at CFIS 2023
Former firefighter and Principal Associate, Nick Carey, gave a compelling presentation in Pula, Croatia at the Conference on Fire Safety at Sea.
NEWS: Fire Investigation – A Primer for Courts
Hawkins is proud to confirm that fire expert Dr Nick Carey was asked to chair the writing group for the now published judicial primer “Fire Investigation – A Primer for Courts.”
John Holland
An Intel scholar, John graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2000. As part of his degree he developed an automatic moisture sensor for use in the peat industry for which he was awarded the Hewlett Packard national award for innovation in engineering. After a brief period with Schlumberger Oilfield Services in Peru, John returned to Ireland to take up a position with Teradyne Connection Systems, before joining Timoney Technology as a mechanical design engineer, where he specialised in the design and development of Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems for specialty off road vehicles. In this role he also gained considerable experience with computer aided engineering techniques such as Finite Element Analysis and Vehicle Multi-body Dynamic Analysis. John was appointed engineering manager with Timoney Technology and took over full technical responsibility for all engineering projects and products. Projects of note include the DARPA Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle, the USMC Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Vehicle and the Timoney ADT Independent Suspension Axle System manufactured under licence by Terex Equipment Ltd. John was also involved with the Ginaf Rally Power and DeRooy race teams for the 2007 Dakar Rally and has numerous automotive suspension patents filed […]
International Series – Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags
This webinar will explore how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.
International Series – Should a Building be Demolished Following a Fire?
This webinar explores methodology and technology Hawkins uses to conduct structural assessment of fire damaged structures.
Hawkins Webinars: The International Series
For our second series of webinars in 2023, our Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore offices have teamed up to create a series covering some of Hawkins’ expertise in the built environment, and marine sectors as well as topics involving fires and escapes of water. Read a summary of each webinar and register below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Moisture Issues in Buildings Presented by Austen Smith Thursday 6th April 2023 at 9.00am BST Austen will cover the issues and impact during construction and post-occupancy, and how moisture in building materials and the local environment can impact the fabric of buildings in hot climates. Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem? Presented by Chun Chan Thursday 20th April 2023 at 9.00am BST Chun will discuss how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue. The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction Presented by Nico Zurcher Thursday 4th May 2023 at 9.00am BST Nico’s presentation will answer the following questions: What is liquefaction? Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? How can that risk be mitigated? Should a Building be Demolished Following a […]
Philippa Moore Guest Lectures at Cranfield University
Philippa’s lecture on ‘materials science for fire investigation’ included scientific principles and observations such as material’s behaviour with heat, contact alloying, arc mapping, glass fracture, corrosion, and laboratory analysis tools.
Time-Dependent Behaviour Of Welds In Steel Connection As Subjected To Fire Temperatures
This article emphasises the importance of time or loading rate effects on the behaviour of welds and welded connection when exposed to fire.
Glasgow series – The use of drones to inspect fire-damaged buildings
Darren will outline how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.
Hawkins Webinars: The Glasgow Series
To kick off Hawkins’ educational content for 2023, our Glasgow Office has created a series of webinars covering engineering, fire investigation, and road traffic collision topics. Read a summary of each webinar and register below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Over-Fired Air (OFA) In Industrial Boilers Presented by Dr Paul Moody 19th January 2023 at 9:30am GMT This webinar will discuss how pollution control technology can cause a loss of steam and/or power generation. Crane Safety: Not Just Torquing Nuts! A Review of the Carol Anne Crane Collapse Presented by John Holland 2nd February 2023 at 9:30am GMT This webinar will review a fatal crane accident on the Carol Anne workboat in 2015 including: The mechanics of the incident The complexity of crane mounting The benefits of investigating at an early stage BLEVEs: The Hidden Danger of Back Boilers Presented by Dr Tom Peat 16th February 2023 at 9:30am GMT This webinar will show the risks associated with domestic back boilers, and how environmental factors and incorrect decommissioning can result in catastrophic damage to property. MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option Presented by Jon Watkins 2nd March 2023 at 9:30am GMT This webinar will look at the types of Mobile […]