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From July to September 2026, join experts from across Hawkins as they host our Escapes of Water, Oil and Gas webinar series.
This series will cover a range of topics, including damage to pipes caused by sub-zero weather, press fitting failures, property damage due to damp in buildings, oil leaks, and soil escapes.
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.
Oil Leaks, Soil Escapes and Pipework Failure: A Forensic Engineering Perspective
Presented by Dr Eleanor Jay
Thursday 9th July 2026 at 9.30am BST
In this webinar, Dr Eleanor Jay, Head of the Materials Group at Hawkins, will explore how failures associated with oil-bearing systems and drainage infrastructure can give rise to contamination events. Drawing on forensic investigation case examples, the session will examine how material selection, installation practices, ageing, and environmental exposure contribute to oil leaks and escapes of foul water, and how these failures are identified through forensic analysis.
When Systems Freeze: Hidden Risks Beyond Cold WeatherÂ
Presented by David Edwards
Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 9.30am BST
Most people associate freezing damage with cold weather and poorly insulated pipework. In reality, freezing can occur even when external temperatures are not extreme, often originating from within the system itself. David’s webinar explores less obvious freeze risks affecting commercial installations such as frost coils, heat pumps, and complex building services.
Pressing Matters… Press Fittings: Risks, Failures & Forensic Investigation
Presented by Steve Scott
Thursday 6th August 2026 at 9.30am BST
In this webinar, Principal Associate Steve Scott will provide an overview of press fittings, including their common applications within building services systems. The session will explore different types of press fittings, typical installation practices and in-service failures. Steve will highlight the common failure modes of press fittings and how these risks can be mitigated with good installation practice and how the industry is working to reduce these risks through improved fitting design.Â
Dark as a Dungeon: Forensic Insights into Damp Diagnosis
Presented by Sam Morley
Thursday 20th August 2026 at 9.30am BST
Dampness within buildings is frequently attributed to escapes of water, but this assumption can lead to misdiagnosis, inappropriate remedial work, and repeated failure. In this webinar, Forensic Investigator Sam Morley will explore common causes of damp that arise independently of plumbing failures and explain why these are often overlooked.
Feeling the Pressure: When Overpressure Protection Fails
Presented by Sam A’Court
Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9.30am BST
With the increasing use of unvented plumbing systems in UK homes, effective overpressure protection is critical to safety and system reliability. Through real world examples, Sam will examine common failure scenarios, the safeguards designed to prevent them, and the consequences when those safeguards fail, highlighting how forensic engineering investigations identify root causes and inform remedial action.
Frozen Pipes: Common Beliefs Vs RealityÂ
Presented by Dr Amir Hajdaei
Thursday 17th September 2026 at 9.30am BST
In this webinar, Dr Amir Hajdaei will challenge commonly held assumptions by exploring preventative measures. He will examine the limitations of typical mitigation measures and highlight the circumstances under which they may fail, and will also present a selection of real case studies, showcasing pipework and fittings that have been damaged or have failed due to freezing conditions.
We look forward to welcoming you
