Previous events

Annual General Meeting 2023

• Thu 27 Apr 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• The Sponsors Lounge, Weston Homes Stadium

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 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. Book your place today.

Hawkins Webinar - Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?

• Thu 20 Apr 9:00 am – 9:45 am
• Online
• • Dr Chun Chan, Hawkins

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.

Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings

• Thu 30 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Darren Cook, Hawkins

This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.

Hawkins Webinar - The Need for Speed: Estimating speed in collision investigations

• Thu 16 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Gavin Dunn, Hawkins

This session will cover methods in which an expert might estimate vehicle speeds, including a discussion on their reliability and limitations.

Hawkins Webinar - MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option

• Thu 02 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Jon Watkins, Hawkins

This session will look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: - training and qualifications required - potential hazards - examples of MEWP related incidents

Hawkins Webinar - BLEVEs: The Hidden Dangers of Back Boilers

• Thu 16 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Dr Tom Peat, Hawkins

This session will cover the risks associated with domestic back boilers, and how environmental factors and incorrect decommissioning can result in catastrophic damage to property.

The 90th Insurance Institute of Peterborough Annual Charity Dinner

• Fri 03 Feb – Sat 04 Feb
• Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

Hawkins Webinar - Crane Safety - Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse

• Thu 02 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • John Holland, Hawkins

A review of a fatal crane accident that occurred on the Carol Anne workboat off Mull in 2015 including: - the mechanics of the incident - the complexity of crane mounting - the benefits of investigating at an early stage

Hawkins Webinar - Over-Fired Air (OFA) in Industrial Boilers

• Thu 19 Jan 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Dr Paul Moody, Hawkins

Paul will discuss how pollution control technology can cause a loss of steam and/or power generation.