Vibrations are a constant, often unnoticed, part of our environment. However, when vibrations originate from external sources, such as road traffic, trams, or railway lines, they can intrude into homes, causing noticeable disturbances.
The rapidly growing solar energy sector faces a distinct set of risks, from equipment failures and installation defects to environmental damage and grid integration issues. Failures are often complex, involving a combination of physical damage, operational practices, maintenance regimes, and procedural oversight.
Andrew Reeves was invited to present at the CABE conference, giving a talk on sinkholes and their impact within the UK.
Hawkins’ ESG strategy, carbon footprint reduction goals, and sustainability initiatives including net-zero targets and community impact.
Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track and covers where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.
Hawkins Quality Manager, Russ Smith celebrates 20 years of service this August 2025. We would like to thank him for his dedicated service.
In this article, Divyeruthra discusses the challenges a power plant often faces as time goes on. Discussing mechanical and environmental factors.
James wade returns to the racetrack after a 2 year break
Steam turbines are among the most critical components in many forms of power generation. They convert the energy contained in steam (produced by burning fuels, nuclear reactions, geothermal sources, or solar thermal plants) into mechanical energy.
In this article, Amir will discuss what a Fibre Reinforced Polymer is, how they are made and how their failures can lead to catastrophic loss.
