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Hawkins Presents Expert Panel at London Build Expo

Panel Discussion London Build

Hawkins built environment experts take part in an expert panel discussion at London Build Expo 2025

Hawkins Welcomes Mechanical Engineer Madeleine Combrinck

Madeleine Combrinck Mechanical Engineer

We are delighted to welcome Dr Madeleine Combrinck to Hawkins, Madeleine brings a wealth of experience across the military, defence, materials, and energy sectors.

Exploring Plant Pathology in Insurance Investigations

James Townsend presents at CII on plant pathology

At the CII Sussex, North Downs and Guildford event, James Townsend, Senior Associate at Hawkins, delivered a presentation on the role of plant pathology in insurance investigations.

Ben Lister Presents on High-Profile Power Failures at OEC

Ben Lister OEC

Hawkins Electrical Engineer Ben Lister delivered a presentation on the causes and consequences of recent high-profile power failures, and what they mean for insurers and operators.

Hawkins Explores Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Gearboxes at PCPUG Technical Forum

Stephen presents at PCPUG

Materials Expert Stephen Rowbotham delivered a presentation on the importance of condition monitoring in wind turbine gearboxes, a critical component in renewable energy infrastructure.

Hawkins Welcomes Chartered Engineer Minesh Patel

Minesh Patel Chartered Engineer

Welcome Minesh, a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, bringing a diverse background in structural design and forensic investigation.

Continued Growth of Hawkins’ Singapore Team- Welcoming David Reid Rowland

David Reid ROwland moving to singapore

We are delighted to announce the continued expansion of our Singapore office with the arrival of David Reid Rowland, who joins us from Hawkins’ London office

Hawkins Welcomes RTC Investigator Luke Hooper-Fitch

Luke Hooper-fitch

We welcome RTC Investigator Luke Hooper-Fitch to our Birmingham Office

Remember, Remember Your Safety Precautions

Hawkins Fireworks

We discuss safety precautions with Richard John Fletcher, which should be considered over bonfire night.

John Gow Presents at Marine Claims International

Hawkins Expert John Gow Presents at Marine Claims International

Marine Fire expert John Gow presented “fire fighting at sea” at the marine claims international conference in Dublin

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