Accommodating Movement in Structures & Facades

Image of modern building

Finite movement under load or changing environmental conditions is an inescapable phenomenon in any structure. This webinar will discuss the issues that must be considered by the design team and what can go wrong during or after construction.

Hawkins Spring Drinks Reception

The Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester

Hawkins would like to invite clients and colleagues to our Spring Reception in Manchester. We will be hosting several short CPD presentations followed by a networking reception with drinks and canapes.

Designing for Speech Intelligibility

Tony Stacey Presents at ISCVE

Principal Acoustics Consultant, Tony Stacey, will be delivering training at the ISCVE and will explain the factors that affect, and limit the speech intelligibility of a system, and how they can be overcome and controlled. Tony’s training titled: ‘Designing for Speech Intelligibility’ will take place on 27th February 2024 and, tickets can be purchased following the link below.

Lithium-ion Batteries

Burnt Out Lithium-ion Batteries

Hawkins’ forensic expert and Singapore Regional Director, Dr David Rose will be presenting an online educational seminar discussing risks associated with Lithium-ion batteries from a forensic investigation perspective, including a number of case studies.

Systemic Failure in the UK Solar Fleet

Solar panels being used to generate energy

Ben will look at three common types of failure in electrical equipment at UK solar power installations, and discuss whether the differences between ‘old’ and ‘new’ power systems and practices might have a contributory role.

Gas Turbines & Hydrogen Through the Energy Transition

A turbine rotor at a workshop

As power generation shifts to renewable energy and sustainable fuels, gas turbine engines will continue to play a crucial role in maintaining energy demand. Simon discusses the challenges and mitigations of running gas turbines through the energy transition.

Wind Turbines: Risks & Failures

Broken wind turbine blades laying on the ground

With increased demand for clean renewable energy wind turbines are growing in numbers, size and capacity. In this webinar, Amir will look at failures associated with wind turbines.

Noise & Vibration: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Loudspeaker on a cracked white wall

Ros addresses the many issues that can arise through not considering acoustics, noise and vibration. This covers building failures, nuisance and personal injuries, including specific examples of what issues can arise and how expensive or problematic they can be to resolve.