Push-Fit Fittings and Statistical Analysis

Escape of water from push-fit pipe fitting

Hawkins investigates numerous escapes of water involving push-fit fittings, where it is important to determine whether the parts were defective or whether there were workmanship issues.

Mehul Jesani

Forensic investigator Mehul Jesani

Chemistry, contamination and pollution expert Mehul Jesani joins the Hawkins team in London

You Can Keep Your Coat On

paint peeling from wooden material

In shipping, corrosion damage can be a significant factor in insurance claims and the prolific use of coatings can help prevent this problem. But coatings can go wrong, and resolving coating failures does not just involve the cost of the paint.

Hawkins Welcomes Materials Engineer Jacek Czech

News image to Welcome Materials Engineer Jacek Czech

We are pleased to welcome Materials Engineer Jacek Czech to Hawkins. Jacek determines causation for materials  and mechanical failures, including escapes of water and oil, corrosion and personal injury incidents.

Jacek Czech

Jacek Czech

Jacek (pron. Yatsek) gained his master’s degree in Materials Engineering, later working as a Forensic Materials Engineer. He has investigated causation of over 150 incidents involving materials and mechanical failures, including escapes of water/oil, corrosion and personal injury cases.