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Open Plan Office Acoustics (BS ISO 22955)
To that effect, BS ISO 22955:2021 “Acoustics – Acoustic quality of open office spaces” aims to give guidance in the design and construction of open office space for acoustics and its cognitive effects.
Read MoreDr Sophie Parsons Featured in The Marine Insurer
Materials expert Dr Sophie Parsons reflects back on the last 12 months to provide her observations of the marine industry in her article A Year in Review.
Read MoreDefining Spaces in Public Address and Voice Alarm System Design
While a Public Address System is used to convey general information or paging, they often double-up as a Voice Alarm System, used to convey emergency or safety information, such as “beware of unattended packages” or evacuation guidance in emergen
Read MoreHawkins Welcomes Electrical Engineer Albert Richardson
Albert brings over three decades of experience in the field and is recognised for his expertise in generators and high-voltage (HV) motors, primarily focusing on power generation and distribution.
Read MoreHawkins Partners with Alcumus to Demonstrate Compliance to the Highest Standards
We are proud to announce that we have decided to partner with Alcumus Supply Chain Compliance to provide the highest standard of compliance within our supply chain.
Read MoreScaffolding: Collapses and Falls
Work at height, including the erection of scaffolding, is a hazardous activity, and regrettably, injuries occur during scaffolding work. To provide guidance in preventing this, the NASC issued a pocket booklet, with the current (as of 2022) version
Read MoreCracking Up: Common Causes of Fracture Related to Pre-Existing Features
Sometimes a fracture is mildly irritating, leading to cosmetic impairment or slight loss of functionality. However, fracture can also lead to catastrophic failure, which can cause inconvenience, expense, or in the worst case, loss of life.
Read MoreStay Safe Whilst Travelling this Winter
The Hawkins RTC team investigate hundreds of incidents each year and are no stranger to the dangers of driving in poor weather conditions. Forensic expert Mike Hopwood has drawn on his experience to share some tips to stay safe whilst travelling as
Read MoreChartered Architect Niralee Casson Featured in The Voice
Chartered Architect, Niralee Casson, has been featured in FOIL’s new quarterly publication the Voice of FOIL. Niralee participated in an interview that shared her experience as a forensic architect, the types of claims that she has investigated, a
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