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From October to December 2026, join experts from across Hawkins’ Acoustics Consultancy as they host our Acoustic Insights webinar series.
This series will cover a range of topics, including acoustic failures in buildings, noise issues associated with air source heat pump installations, carriageway deterioration due to ground vibration and noise-related personal injury claims.
For webinar details and to register, please see below.
If you would like further information on each webinar before registering, simply click on the titles. Our Events page provides details of other Hawkins events you may find of interest.
Acoustics: Failures in Buildings
Presented by Ros Lambert-Porter
Tuesday 20 October, 9:30am BST
Acoustic failures in buildings are rarely the result of a single dramatic error. More commonly, they arise through a combination of design decisions, specification issues, coordination failures, construction defects, and late project changes that fail to consider acoustic performance.
In this webinar, Ros Lambert-Porter, Managing Director of Hawkins Acoustics, will examine the most common causes of acoustic failure in residential and commercial developments. Drawing on real-world investigations and dispute-resolution work, she will explore how problems arise, the parties that may contribute to them, and the evidence required to establish causation.
Air Source Heat Pumps: Managing Noise in London
Presented by Marie Gauthier
Tuesday 3 November, 9:30am GMT
As Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) become increasingly common, noise has emerged as a key consideration for designers, developers, planners and local authorities.
In this webinar, Hawkins Acoustics Expert Marie Gauthier will examine the principal noise issues associated with ASHP installations and the acoustic assessments commonly required to support planning applications. Particular focus will be given to London borough requirements, the application of BS 4142:2014+A1:2019, and the differing approaches adopted by local authorities.
Common Acoustic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Presented by Jonathan Dance
Tuesday 17 November, 9:30am GMT
Acoustic complaints are among the most common issues encountered in the built environment, yet misunderstandings about the nature of acoustic problems frequently lead to ineffective and costly solutions. Noise, vibration, sound insulation and room acoustics are often confused, resulting in treatments being applied that fail to address the root cause of the issue.
This webinar will explore some of the most common acoustic misconceptions encountered in residential, commercial and industrial environments. Using practical examples and real-world case studies, Hawkins Acoustic Expert, Jonathan Dance will explain how different acoustic issues arise, why they are often misunderstood, and the consequences of applying inappropriate solutions.
Street Tremors: Managing Pothole Impacts and Ground Vibration
Presented by Dr Andrew Peplow
Tuesday 1 December, 9:30am GMT
As roads age and traffic volumes increase, concerns are increasingly raised regarding the relationship between defective road surfaces, ground-borne vibration and alleged building damage. Potholes and deteriorated carriageways can generate significant dynamic loads when struck by passing vehicles, but determining whether those vibrations are capable of causing structural damage is often far from straightforward.
Using real-world measurements and case studies, Principal Associate Dr Andrew Peplow will demonstrate how vibration data can be interpreted and applied when assessing allegations of structural damage and responsibility.
Acoustics: Noise and Personal Injury
Presented by Ros Lambert-Porter
Tuesday 8 December, 9.30am GMT
Noise-related personal injury claims extend far beyond conventional claims for noise-induced hearing loss. Such matters often involve complex questions relating to exposure, causation, foreseeability, risk management and liability, requiring careful technical and evidential analysis.
In this webinar, Managing Director of Hawkins Acoustics, Ros Lambert-Porter, will examine the investigation of occupational noise-induced hearing loss, including the assessment of exposure histories, workplace controls, hearing protection provisions and audiometric evidence.
