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BLEVEs – The Hidden Danger of Back Boilers
Back boilers are often located within a chimney breast behind either an open fire or range cooker, and they are typically installed during a house’s initial construction.
Read MoreInvestigations Into Steel Structure Failures Part II: Case Studies
Hawkins has investigated many cases involving failures of steel structures. Our knowledgeable and experienced team of forensic investigators can establish the cause of a failure by either a detailed desktop study or site investigation, in addition to
Read MoreThe Effect of Mandatory Decennial Liability on Both the Construction and Insurance Sectors
Decennial liability is a form of strict liability taken from the French Civil Code and adopted by many Middle East jurisdictions. It is a means to protect the building owner from bearing the costs of repair or reinstatement in the event of a collapse
Read MoreInvestigations Into Steel Structure Failures Part I: Failure Mechanisms
Steel is one of the most commonly used construction materials, due to its wide availability and good strength-to-weight ratio, both in tension and compression.
Read MoreDubai Building Code
Dubai Municipality has released the first edition of its unified building code, the Dubai Building Code (DBC). The code was announced with the aim of setting standards for construction that promote sustainable development and innovation in building d
Read MoreFailures of Plastic Welded Pipes
Plastic welding is a technique that many people seem to misunderstand. To the casual observer, it seems to be quite simple; you heat a plastic surface until it softens, push it against another plastic surface, and wait for the bond to cool. Job don
Read MoreAhmad El Ghor Joins Hawkins’ Built Environment Team
Hawkins is pleased to welcome Civil Engineer Ahmad El Ghor to our Built Environment Team. He is an associate currently based in our London Office.
Read MoreBen Adams Presents on Generators at OEC London 2021
On 2nd November, Ben Adams, a Mechanical Engineer from the Hawkins’ Power & Energy Team and based in our London Office, was a speaker at the London Onshore Energy Conference.
Read MoreHawkins’ Materials Expert Speaks at Ipswich CII Virtual Conference
On Wednesday 27th October, Dr Christabel Fitzpatrick of Hawkins’ Cambridge Office was a speaker at a virtual conference held by The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk and North Essex.
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