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#TBT Butlins Playxperience, Bognor Regis ๐ฎ
This #ThrowbackThursday, weโre looking back at our exciting collaboration with Amiri Construction on the vibrant and futuristic Butlin’s Playxperience in Bognor Regis! โจ
At nearly 50,000 sq ft, this next-gen, digital first indoor activity centre is packed with energy and innovation โ featuring nine cutting-edge experiences including tech putt, escape rooms, vr-cade, glow pong, shuffleboard, laser tag, batting cages, neo games and digi darts! The space also includes a modern cafรฉ & bar, changing rooms, and fully accessible facilities. โฟ๐๐น
At Hopkins, we were proud to deliver the design and build, mechanical and electrical package including:
๐ฌ๏ธ A smart, fully automated HVAC system that responds to occupancy
๐ก Integrated decorative and standard lighting with full control
๐ A whole-building sound system with zoned areas
๐ข A fully integrated PA/VA system
โฟ ‘Changing Places’ facilities for inclusivity
๐ Unified systems across multiple franchises for seamless operation
Huge shoutout to our amazing supply chain partners who helped bring this immersive space to life:
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด โ AC Installation
๐ข๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ โ Ductwork
Element Integrated Systems Limited โ Fire Alarm
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ป๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ Insulation
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ โ LV Systems
Of course, we canโt forget the incredible efforts of our own Solent Contracts team, who were instrumental in delivering a high-quality, coordinated installation to the highest standard:
Nick Humber, Steve Porter, Ben Lee, Russell Bourne, Martin Down, and our in-house designers Lawrence Hart BEng (Hons) IEng ACIBSE and Brandon Playford. ๐๐
Our involvement doesnโt end at installation โ our ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ continues to maintain this incredible facility through ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ programmes, ensuring ongoing compliance and cost efficiency for our client. ๐ง๐ก๐
Check out more of our completed projects by following the link: https://lnkd.in/gxrRcaVr
#Butlins #ButlinsPlayxperience #Hopkins #ContractsSolent #MEP #DesignandBuild #Teamwork #Partnership #PPM #Technical #Innovation #LeisureSector #BognorRegis
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We have another key leadership promotion within Hopkins! Ben Gordge has been promoted to ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ!
Since joining us in 2020, Ben has made a significant impact as Contracts Manager, leading standout projects including a large scale residential scheme and two high-end later living developments. His diverse project portfolio also includes healthcare, private and commercial residential, military and listed building contracts. With over 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering across diverse sectors, Ben brings deep technical expertise and strong leadership to every project.
In his new role, Ben will work closely with our Regional Director to drive quality operations across our contracts, ensuring outstanding delivery and client experience.
Please join us in congratulating Ben on this well-deserved promotion! ๐
#Leadership #Promotion #TeamHopkins #MEP #OperationsManager #Progression #Hopkins
Weโre delighted to be on site and making great progress on the brand new Pinn River SEND School in Pinner โ a flagship project for inclusive education in the London Borough of Hillingdon!
Delivered by our ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ in collaboration with
๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป and funded by the ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, the school will be operated by the ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐ and will offer 180 much needed places for children and young people (ages 4โ19) with severe or profound learning difficulties, autism and multi-sensory impairments.
From specialist classrooms and life skills areas to therapy zones, a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy space, and a full-building hoist system every detail has been designed with accessibility and dignity in mind.
๐ง At Hopkins, weโre proud to be delivering the full ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑย ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ, including:
โ๏ธ Air source heat pumps & plant room
โ๏ธ Ventilation, heating & domestic water services
โ๏ธ Smart Building Management System (BMS)
โ๏ธ Fire alarms, sprinklers & refuge systems
โ๏ธ Power distribution & energy-efficient lighting
โ๏ธ CCTV, access control & security systems
โ๏ธ EV charging points, PV installation & lightning protection
โ๏ธ And more!
This is more than just a build, itโs a space where students will be empowered to grow, learn and thrive. Weโre honoured to play a role in creating a truly inclusive, future-ready environment.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue bringing this transformative space to life!
๐น Check out the construction progress video footage by Kier Construction – April 2025 ๐
#Hopkins #MEP #DesignAndBuild #SENDeducation #DfE #SustainableConstruction #BuildingForTheFuture #InclusionMatters #ThamesValleyTeam
๐ Congratulations to Jason Ingram for 10 Years with Hopkins! ๐
A huge milestone and a well-deserved recognition for one of our valued electricians in our business.
Jason has been a key figure in the Solent region over the past decade, often stepping into a leadership role on site and consistently delivering quality work with a positive attitude. His contributions to standout projects like Ocean Infinity, Sienna, a Major MOD project, the Swatch Building, and now Bournemouth & Poole College have left a lasting impact.
Whether itโs his reliable workmanship, calm presence, or signature smile and banter, one thingโs certain โ if youโre working with Jason, youโre in for a good day.
Thank you, Jason, for your dedication, professionalism and the energy you bring to the team. Hereโs to many more successful years ahead! ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ง
#TeamHopkins #10YearsService #Milestones #ContactsSolentTeam #ThankYou
We’re proud to announce our latest project win: Pusey Lane Student Accommodation, in partnership with Beard Construction. This development comprises 5 three storey townhouses and 8 apartments for Oxford University.
Our scope includes comprehensive M&E services such as internal lighting, access control, Fire Alarm systems, heating & ventilation, sanitaryware, and domestic services. The M&E design is tailored to Passivhaus standards, ensuring exceptional energy efficiency across all systems.
We’re set to commence this exciting project in September 2025, with completion scheduled for Summer 2026.
Stay tuned for updates as we bring this innovative accommodation solution to life!
#StudentAccommodation #Passivhaus #Hopkins #MainContracts #DesignandBuild #Mechanical #Electrical #StudentAccommodation
๐ธ Artists impressions by TSH Architects
As we near completion of our Port of Aberdeen project, we are excited to be able to showcase the installation of the innovative vessel charging system. Special thanks to our supply chain partner Sinewave for providing this glimpse of our work in action! ๐ธ
The Shore Power system is set to revolutionise emissions reduction for ferries docked in Aberdeen. With a robust 1.7 MVA electrical supply, a state-of-the-art substation and an efficient quayside cable management system, paving the way for cleaner, quieter port operations.
This initiative is projected to mitigate over 1,300 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually, significantly enhancing air quality and reducing noise pollution.
Hopkins Energy is proud to lead this endeavour as the principal contractor, collaborating closely with ABB Marine and Ports and Shorelink.ย ๐ขโก๏ธ
#HopkinsEnergy #Sustainability #MaritimeInnovation #CleanEnergy #PortOfAberdeen #Scotland #EmissionsReduction
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๐๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป!! ๐ท ๐ทโโ๏ธ
Meet the team now on site at one of our newest projects โ the ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, delivered in partnership with our client Balfour Beatty.
As one of the largest and most ambitious developments the University of Sussex has seen in recent years, West Slope will provide ๐ญ,๐ด๐ต๐ต ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต-๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ๐, replacing outdated accommodation and enhancing the overall campus experience.
The scheme also includes a new supermarket, cafรฉ, and a purpose-built Health and Wellbeing Centre โ placing student experience and welfare at the heart of the design.
With a target of BREEAM Excellent, sustainability is central to the project. Features include green roofs, grey water recycling, heat recovery systems, natural ventilation, photovoltaics and on-site composting.
The project is being led by our South East Contracts team under the direction of Project Director, Nick Humber.
#Construction #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #StudentAccommodation #BREEAM #OnSite #Hopkins #ContractsSouthEast
We’re proud to celebrate a significant milestone for our Sales Director, Mike Jenkins โ 10 years (or 16, if you count his earlier tenure!) with Hopkins. ๐
Mike first joined Hopkins in the early 1980s during our formative years. After building a successful career elsewhere, he returned to Hopkins in 2015 to take on the role of Sales Director. In 2019, he joined our Board of Directors.
With decades of experience in the services sector, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and industry insight. Heโs a familiar face at networking events, trade shows, and conferences, where he continues to champion Hopkins in-house design and build services.
Congratulations, Mike and thank you for being such an integral part of the Hopkins journey, hereโs to the next chapter! ๐ฅ
#Workiversary #10YearsService #Hopkins #Congratulations
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ง๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ! ๐
Tony was nominated for the quarters ERA for his exceptional customer service to our Technical Services clients. Heโs always quick to jump in with reliable support, especially during emergency callouts and never hesitates to help our engineers day, night or even on the weekend.
Tony also played a pivotal role in guiding Hopkins through a successful Gas Safe inspection, showcasing his professionalism and expertise.
Well deserved, Tony. Thank you for your outstanding contributions! ๐
#EmployeeRecognition #Congratulations #Hopkins #TechnicalServices #PPM #FastTrackProjects #ReactiveMaintenance #PlantServicing
Reflecting on past achievements is always rewarding amidst our current exciting projects. In 2017, our ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ department successfully delivered the complete M&E Services Design & Build for a new 1800 pupil Secondary School, alongside refurbishing the existing Sports Hall building.
From initial concept (RIBA Stage 2) to construction, we ensured compliance with EFA’s requirements and client budget. Working closely with energy modelers, we designed high-efficiency M&E systems meeting stringent energy consumption criteria.
Our commitment to long term performance didnโt end at handover. Thanks to our ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ department, our directly employed team of skilled engineers now support the facility with a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contract. This ensures the building continues to perform efficiently, with proactive maintenance strategies that maximise system longevity and cost-effectiveness for the client.
Weโre proud to have delivered not just a building, but an ongoing partnership. ๐ค
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