Projects per year
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Research interests
I'm a structural engineer and researcher interested in efficient and sustainable use of materials in buildings.
My specific areas of research include:
- Decarbonising construction
- Efficiency and optimisation of building structures
- Innovative low-carbon building materials & methods
- Sustainable re-use of existing buildings and components
- Life cycle assessment and embodied carbon
See Google scholar for compete publications.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Construction
- Embodied carbon
- Decarbonisation
- Structural engineering
- Structural optimisation
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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EPSRC IAA - Pile Optimisation
Hawkins, W. (PI), Ibell, T. (CoI) & Abushama, K. (Researcher CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
5/05/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research council
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EPSRC IAA Steel & Concrete Decarbonisation
Hawkins, W. (PI), Lupton, R. (CoI) & Romain, P. (Researcher CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/04/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research council
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Life cycle assessment and optimisation of waste stone structures - ISCC summer placement
Hawkins, W. (PI), Jimenez Rios, A. (CoPI), Darby, A. (CoPI) & Mason, S. (Researcher)
2/06/25 → 25/07/25
Project: Research-related funding
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Pioneering Zero Carbon Construction Policy in B&NES (Phase II)
Hawkins, W. (PI), Marsh, E. (CoI), Shea, A. (CoI), Demski, C. (CoI), Allen, S. (CoI) & Phelps, P. (CoI)
1/12/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research-related funding
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Unlocking building reuse potential through evidence based office loadings
Hawkins, W. (PI), Morris, G. (Researcher) & Hossell, S. (Researcher)
13/05/24 → 13/09/24
Project: UK industry
Research output
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Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Policy in Bath & North East Somerset: Evaluating the effectiveness of novel planning policies over time
Marsh, E., Hawkins, W., Shea, A., Allen, S., Demski, C., Phelps, P., Barnes, A., Smallwood, C., Richards, S., Daone, R., Bell, A. & Nikolaidou, E., 6 Jan 2026, University of Bath. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A novel assessment of imposed floor loads in contemporary offices
Hawkins, W., Hossell, S., Morris, G., Kjeldsen, T., Watson, D. & Orr, J., 27 Aug 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Design, construction and analysis of a concrete shell using clay formwork, augmented reality and sprayed concrete
Melville, S., Hawkins, W. & Ash, N., 27 Aug 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Fast structural analysis of concrete thin-shells using deep learning
Pollet, M., Shepherd, P., Hawkins, W. & Costa, E., 31 Jan 2026, In: Computers and Structures. 320, 108042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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On solid ground: Assessing the scale-up potential of structural stone in the UK
Taylor, C., Gold, H., Watson, D., Darby, A., Ball, R., Ibell, T. & Hawkins, W., 1 Jul 2025, In: Resources Policy. 106, 105601.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Dataset for "Rational whole-life carbon assessment using a dynamic climate model: Comparison of a concrete, steel and timber building structure"
Hawkins, W. (Creator), Cooper, S. (Creator), Allen, S. (Creator), Roynon, J. (Creator) & Ibell, T. (Creator), University of Bath, 28 Apr 2021
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00908
Dataset
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Temporal Climate Impacts
Cooper, S. (Creator), McManus, M. (Project Leader), Hattam, L. (Researcher) & Hawkins, W. (Contributor), University of Bath, 2 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00923
Dataset
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Dataset for "Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Policy in Bath & North East Somerset"
Hawkins, W. (Creator), Šimaitis, J. (Creator), Shea, A. (Creator), Allen, S. (Creator) & Marsh, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 20 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01318
Dataset
Prizes
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IStructE Derrington Construction Award medal
Hawkins, W. (Recipient) & Taylor, C. (Recipient), 16 May 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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IABSE Outstanding Young Engineer Contribution Award
Hawkins, W. (Recipient), 29 Aug 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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ICE Journal of Structures and Buildings (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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IABSE Congress Ghent 2025
Hawkins, W. (Speaker)
27 Aug 2025 → 29 Aug 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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RENEW Symposium 2025
Hawkins, W. (Organiser)
10 Jun 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Major conference organising role
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Journal of Structural Engineering (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Structures (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity