Insights Archive - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Keeping the Lights On

Stephen will explore in this article the Importance of Fuel Systems in Marine Operations.

Over recent years, the safety of a building’s cladding has become a major concern in the UK and the UAE. This is primarily due to the use of combustible cladding materials and ill-fitted or absent fire stopping.

Avoiding a Case of the Blues

Forensic plant pathologist, James Townsend will discuss the correct way of storing and transporting fresh produce and how he can analyse what causes produce to spoil in transit.

A Structure is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link

Hawkins Built environment expert Jolyon Antill discusses structural engineering design and relevant design issues.

Is it Enough to Rely on What The Manufacturer Has Told You?

Various construction materials like bricks, wood panels, and concrete blocks arranged artfully against a neutral background.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, the relationship between designers and construction product manufacturers is under intense scrutiny.

Understanding Chiller System Failures: Causes, Consequences and Prevention Strategies

Industrial interior chiller and boiler HVAC heating ventilation air conditioning system and pipping line of industrial construction at boiler pump room system in the factory

Chiller systems are a vital component of modern cooling infrastructure, we explore some of the common failure points that can compromise chiller system integrity and efficiency.