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No hard hats, laptops or toolboxes. Just healthy competition (and the occasional off-key karaoke classic). 🎶 😆

Last week, the Hopkins team headed to Boom Battle Bar Southampton for our Summer Social, and what a night it was!

With games, drinks, plenty of banter, and some surprisingly competitive colleagues, it was the perfect chance to relax and enjoy time together away from the day job.

A great team deserves the occasional chance to let their hair down, and this year’s Summer Social definitely delivered.

📸 Check out some of our favourite moments from the evening!

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On Friday, 10th July, our Hopkins Dodgeball Heroes took to the court at the Ace Sports & Education Charity Dodgeball Event, raising money for the incredible Abby’s Heroes.

After a day of dodging, diving, and (occasionally) being hit by flying dodgeballs, we’re proud to say the team fought their way to a fantastic 3rd place finish! 🥉

More importantly, it was a brilliant day spent supporting a charity that makes a real difference to families facing childhood cancer.

Our Team Captain, Neil Johnson, summed the day up perfectly:
“It didn’t take much convincing to get everyone into costume for the day, and it was great to be part of such a fun and different fundraising event. The Ace Sports team were fantastic and made the day enjoyable for everyone. We may need a bit more dodgeball practice before the next one, but we’re already looking forward to coming back and supporting another great event for such a worthwhile charity.”

A huge thank you to Ace Sports & Education for organising such a fantastic event and to everyone who has supported our fundraising so far.

💜 There’s still time to donate to Abby’s Heroes. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps the charity continue its incredible work supporting children with cancer and their families.
🔗 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/e9jqr9jC

Well done to our team:
🏐 Jack Quinn
🏐 Matt Figgins
🏐 Neil Johnson
🏐 Lee Williams
🏐 Dean Eardley
🏐 Luke Baines
🏐 Ed Thomas
🏐 David Harvey

Take a look at the photos—there are some great action shots, although we’re not sure they’ll all want evidence of their dodging technique! 😄

#AbbysHeroes #CharityFundraising #Dodgeball #TeamHopkins #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #FundraisingForGood #Teamwork #GivingBack #Hopkins

One week on from our Charity Golf Day… and we’re still talking about it ⛳

Last week we brought together the Hopkins team, clients and supply chain partners to raise funds for the amazing Abby’s Heroes – a charity doing incredible work to support children and families facing cancer. 💜

We weren’t sure what the weather would do… but thankfully the rain stayed away and the course was set for a brilliant day of golf, networking and (a bit of) healthy competition.

The support this year was next level – from generous sponsorship and donations to hands down the best raffle prizes we’ve ever had.
And the result?

👉 £𝟰,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 for Abby’s Heroes!!

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved – whether you played, sponsored, donated or helped behind the scenes. We genuinely couldn’t do it without you.

Roll on next year… because I think it’s safe to say:
Best golf day in the South? DONE. ✅

Check out the video and photos from the day: Hopkins Charity Golf Day 2026

#CharityGolfDay #Hopkins #AbbysHeroes #Sponsorship #Donations #RaisingFunds

🔊 A huge shout out to our amazing sponsors: Bright Future Group, City Electrical Factors, NVC Lighting UK, Helios Ventilatoren GmbH + Co KG, Legrand, Quantum Electrical Distribution, Kembla Limited, Nuaire, Jaga UK, YESSS Electrical, Duo Systems Ltd – Neil Iacobucci, Wolseley Plumb Centre, BSS, PVC Building supplies Ltd, FläktGroup, Edmundson Electrical Ltd, THX Ltd, SFA Fire & Security & zencontrol 💜

🔊 Another thank you to those who donated a raffle prize, including our sponsors: Whitecroft Lighting, Rexel, Hager, BISON, Storage On Site, Scolmore Group Companies, Smith & Byford, Ideal Boiler & Maintenance Inc., Ideal Heating, Options Resourcing Limited, Cleveland Cable Company, Trench Limited, voestalpine Metsec plc, Tamlex, Fusion People, Star Platforms and Western Automation – Chris Lavington! 💜

Todays the day! Hopkins Charity Golf Day, raising funds for the amazing Abby’s Heroes. we’ve had a fantastic turnout this year and some amazing raffle prizes (thank you to our supply chain partners for donating so generously) stay tuned for more on the day 👀

#GolfDay #Hopkins #MEP #CharityEvent #AbbysHeroes

After spotlighting his journey in National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we couldn’t be prouder to share that Caleb Clarke has successfully completed his Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship 👏

Since joining Hopkins in December 2024, Caleb has shown great commitment to his development, building his skills in document control, business systems, and day to day operations. His growth in confidence and professionalism has been fantastic to see.

Apprenticeships go beyond qualifications – they open doors, nurture talent, and build lasting careers. Caleb is a great example of what can be achieved with dedication and the right support.

Congratulations, Caleb! a fantastic achievement and we’re excited to see what’s next for you at Hopkins! 🎉

#Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #TeamHopkins #CareerDevelopment #ProudMoment

We understand that mental health matters just as much as physical health. With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health issues in their lifetime, it’s something that can affect us all. While this week shines a spotlight on mental health, we believe it’s something that should be recognised and supported all year round.

Throughout the week, we’ll be:
– Re-sharing our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, confidential support for our employees and their families
– Highlighting mental health resources to help manage challenges, reduce stress and support long-term wellbeing
– Promoting the importance of small, everyday actions that can make a big difference

Whether it’s starting the day with a healthy breakfast, stepping away from your desk for a walk and talk, or simply checking in with a colleague – these small moments can all play a part in improving our mental wellbeing.

Because creating a supportive culture starts with looking out for one another and knowing that help is always there when you need it, every day of the year.

#Wellbeing #PeopleFirst #MEP #Construction #Hopkins #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2026

Huge Milestones Made at Hopkins ✨ 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate our recent long service milestones at Hopkins, recognising the people who make our business what it is.

🏆 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦
𝘙𝘰𝘣 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 – 𝘚𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳
25 years of outstanding commitment. Rob’s impact on our projects and our business has been exceptional.

🏆 𝟭𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦
𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳 – 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳
The oracle of Hopkins. Emma is the person we can always rely on.

𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 – 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥
From installation electrician to design, Dave has been an indispensable legend since 2008, truly one of a kind.

🏆 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦
𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 – 𝘗𝘳𝘦‑𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳
Knowledgeable, trusted and refreshingly honest — a real asset to the team.

𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 – 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳
Currently delivering the Bournemouth & Poole College project, known for his incredible expertise and experience on sites.

𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘥 – 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳
A true asset who’s shone across both our site and estimating teams — congratulations on 10 fantastic years.

🏆 𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦
𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺 – 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘶𝘺𝘦𝘳
A real people person with great supply chain relationships!

👏 Thank you all for your loyalty, dedication and hard work. Here’s to many more years of collaboration! 🥂

#LongServiceAwards #Hopkins #ThankYou #25Years #15Years #10Years #5Years

One of the standout success stories on our West Slope project has been our use of 𝗼𝗳𝗳‑𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to support programme certainty, quality and site efficiency.

By manufacturing key pipework systems away from site and delivering them ready for installation, our teams have been able to significantly reduce on‑site install time and improve coordination across a large and complex development.

✅ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 has been prefabricated, welded and delivered in manageable sections, improving safety and consistency of installation.
✅ 𝗛𝗗𝗣𝗘 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 have been fully manufactured, pressure‑tested, labelled and quality checked at our Concorde House facility before arriving on site ready to fit.

This approach has helped streamline logistics, minimise disruption across multiple buildings, and support a “right first time” installation all while keeping pace with a demanding construction programme.

A huge shout‑out to 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, whose expertise and attention to detail have played a key role in making this possible. 👏

Prefabrication continues to be a powerful tool in how we deliver modern projects improving efficiency, reducing risk and supporting better outcomes for our clients and delivery partners.

#Hopkins #MEP #Prefabrication #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #EngineeringExcellence #Teamwork #ProjectDelivery

Hopkins wish you a Happy Easter! 🐣

A quick note: Our offices will close at 5pm today for the Easter bank holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April.

We hope all our clients, partners and employees enjoy a joyful, well-earned break. ✨

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming BSS and BOSS to our Fareham HQ for an Innovation Day designed to strengthen our partnership and give our teams direct access to the expertise behind the products we use every day.

The room was packed with over six decades of combined BSS experience, offering technical advice, product demonstrations and insight across Valves, Pumps, Carbon & Stainless, Plastics, Aftersales, Air Conditioning and their Hire It services.

A huge shout out to everyone who joined us and shared their knowledge: Dave Broughton, Lee Donnelly, Darryl Tate 🟡🔴/🟢🔵, Matthew Smith, James Russo, Rebecca Moore, Peter Saxby, Richard Tyler and Lisa Lill. 🤩

We value days like this that strengthen our connection with trusted supply chain partners. The insights shared help our teams stay informed, confident and ready to deliver the best for our clients. Thank you to the entire team for your continued support.🤝

#SupplyChainPartners #Innovation #BuildingServices #BSS #BOSS #TFSolutions #BSSHireIt #Hopkins #MEP