Previous events
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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems
Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong
View event detailsShoreham Port Tour and Cargo Insurance Seminar
This event starts with a guided educational tour of Shoreham Port to learn about its day to day operations and how cargo is handled. The tour will be followed by a presentation outlining the basics of Cargo Insurance.
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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion
Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.
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Croquet Evening
There is still time to join us for a light-hearted evening of croquet at the prestigious Sussex County Croquet Club. During the evening, pairs of players will once again compete for the Centenary Trophy as they try to master this seemingly competitive sport. Costing just £15 per person, this event is open to all members and their guests, so why not gather together one or more teams and reserve your places by clicking on the "Book Now" button. No prior experience is needed as full training and all equipment will be available on the night.
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Environmental Insurance - what it does and why its relevance is changing
Environmental insurance has been around since the early 1990s, yet is still seen as a niche product. Despite the huge limitations in the Public Liability forms, it is still widely believed that its Sudden & Accidental cover is often enough. This webinar will help attendees to identify clients where a more comprehensive environmental solution may be needed, together with the key issues and how they could be managed through environmental insurance cover.
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Hawkins Webinar - Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags
In this session the speaker will explain how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.
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Hawkins Webinar - Numerical Analysis in Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
In this session the speaker will provide a glimpse of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering including: · Basic concepts · Application to forensic investigations · Case studies
View event detailsDevelopment of Parametric Business Interruption Insurance
This webinar looks at some of the new developments being introduced in parametric business interruption (BI) insurance and the gaps in cover that exist. The session will explore the current limitations of conventional BI cover, the parametric covers currently available and in development and will also compare cover between the different policy types. This webinar builds on our previous introduction to parametric insurance but is also suitable as a standalone session for anyone who wants to find out more about this innovative type of insurance and its impact on the BI market.
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Hawkins Webinar - Should a Building be Demolished Following a Fire?
In this session Yang will demonstrate the methodology and technology Hawkins uses to conduct structural assessment of fire damaged structures.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction
Nico’s presentation will answer the following questions: · What is liquefaction? · Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? · How can that risk be mitigated?
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Webinar: Credit Hire - the what, when, how and who
This webinar looks at the development of credit hire, the legalities, and how the current market operates. It also includes some significant case studies and how the concept might develop in the future.
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Annual General Meeting 2023
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend our 2023 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place both in person and remotely again this year. Please let us know you are joining us by booking your place today!
View event detailsHawkins Webinar - Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?
Chun Chan will discuss how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue.
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Webinar – Let's Talk Menopause
The menopause can have a big impact on the daily lives of employees and, in turn, have a negative impact on their performance and attendance at work. This session aims to help raise awareness of the challenges it can cause and the simple actions that can help women thrive in the workplace.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings
This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.
View event detailsDetails of all of our planned events are shown above. Please click on the links for further information and online booking.
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