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Hawkins is pleased to welcome Plant Pathologist James Townsend to our Reigate Office. James joins Hawkins with over 20 years’ experience in the biology and plant pathology fields.

With the rapid advancement of computer technology, full numerical modelling is now routinely carried out in geotechnical engineering. However, producing a full numerical model is not straightforward; if the numerical analysis is not applied correctly

On Friday 4th March, two members of Hawkins’ Built Environment Team will be attending the annual Society of Construction Law (SCL) Spring Conference at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Forensic Architect Niralee Casson, and Fire Engineer James

This article discusses the different types of sand and cement floor screeds, their uses and some of the causes of failure.

Winter sees a seasonal increase in escapes of water in both domestic and commercial properties due to the freezing of water pipes. The UK Water Regulations state that “All cold water fittings located within the building, but outside the thermal env

Acceleration from Rest in Road Traffic Collisions in the Information Age emphasises understanding junction dynamics.

When transported or stored in bulk, coal can be hazardous because: it can create a flammable atmosphere, it can self-heat, it can deplete the oxygen concentration and, it can corrode steel structures.

Forensic investigations into the causation of vehicle fires may be considered, by some, to be a dark art.

Dr Roy Hawkins officially retires from Hawkins & Associates today, 28 February 2022, after 42 years of dedication to the company he founded.