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The project ‘Silicon Wharf’ has injected a new lease of life into the maritime industry in this area. The site has been developed as a remote operations and data center for robotic vessels, ensuring Woolston and the wider Solent area have a significant role in the next chapter of maritime development. Expansion of the UK control and data network and new training and development facilities will allow Ocean Infinity to train future operators and enable innovative & collaborative development with local universities and businesses.
Hopkins installed the full scope of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing services within the building, including full air conditioning and mechanical ventilation to all office areas. Our in-house data team worked closely with the client to ensure their specific requirements were met when designing and installing the data and security systems. We also worked closely with the wider design team and architect to ensure we met their aspirations in regards to aesthetics and coordination as a majority of the MEP services were exposed. Hopkins were contracted on a D&B basis to complete the site wide main panel and loose distribution switchgear.
Leanne House was a tired looking 1950’s office building which has been transformed into a modern all-purpose gymnasium. This was a fast track project which was completed in twelve weeks. Hopkins were involved from the offset which enabled us to use our design capabilities to ensure the budget was met.
J&B Hopkins are strong advocates of renewable energy and energy saving, and over the past 6 years we have installed PV systems ranging from small commercial rooftops right up to large Solar Farms.
The Llanwern Wales 75Mw PV solar farm project was split into 3 phases of which J&B Hopkins were contracted to install 1 phase of the works, with the size of 20Mwp.
The build was completed in 16 weeks and consisted of wiring, installation, connection and testing of all DC systems.
The project was completed within budget, on time and importantly to the client’s satisfaction.
The Livingstone Academy project is located in the heart of Bournemouth and includes the renovation of 2 Court Buildings, one of which is listed, into a new Free School. In addition, a new school block is being integrated into the scheme.
This was a design & build project developing the design from RIBA Stage 3 to completion. The Free School specialises in IT and that has been reflected in the design with data and modern control solutions at its core.
St Wilfrid’s Hospice in the village of Bosham is a custom built facility for the charity to act as a palliative care ward. With a capacity of 18 bedrooms each fitted with bespoke medical bedheads with a fully integrated Nurse Call system, a day hospice/walk in area, treatment rooms and also an office area to act as the charity’s new headquarters for administration and fund raising.
Audley Fairmile is a luxury retirement village development in Cobham, consisting of 2 bedroom high-end residential properties. The development also contains extensive communal areas including a restaurant and bar, hairdressing salon, library, guest facilities, swimming pool, and health spa.
Design and build project for a new Eton College Sports and Aquatic Centre (ESAC). A three-storey building comprising a 25m indoor pool with diving facilities and a moveable floor, there is also 2 changing room facilities comprising of toilets and showers. The complex also has a number of sports and spectator facilities including 9 court sports hall, 8 squash courts, general fitness spaces, athletes development space with spring track, dojo space, physio spaces, classrooms and offices. The facility is equipped with the latest BMS and pool control with timing systems along with full building A/V system. The scheme benefits from dimmable led lighting with Bluetooth control and is also surrounded with the latest led external lighting covering the parking and planted areas. The project has state of art basement plant room housing the boilers, CHP, water storage and pool equipment. In addition to this there is a concealed roof plant room housing all the ventilation and a/c equipment.
Complete M&E Services Design & Build for new build Primary School which has been constructed above a new Lidl store. Hopkins were appointed on a full Design & Build basis. We introduced value engineering, ensuring full compliance with the DfE’s requirements and Clients financial budget. Working closely with our specialist energy modeler to design M&E systems with the highest energy efficiency to meet the EFA’s stringent energy consumption criteria.
Newbuild SEN School in Eastbourne, to accommodate 84 learners between the ages of 5 and 16 who have a diagnosis of autism and speech/communication needs (ASC), alongside a separate centre called the Southfield Centre which will educate up to 51 learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The school will offer effective teaching facilities, plus a range of internal and external play areas, a hydrotherapy pool, quiet calming rooms, physiotherapy, SEN therapy rooms, soft play and sensory rooms.
The Cavendish Student Accommodation development is located in Winchester, consisting of 1,272sq.m of flexible office and co-working space in a 5 storey building, connected to an 88 bed student accommodation building. The 88 units proposed (87 units for students and a flat for the Warden), will allow for an equivalent number of students to be accommodated within the purpose-built student accommodation, in a mixture of clusters (48 bed spaces) and studio flats (39 bed spaces). The studio apartments will comprise of a bedroom, en-suite shower room and a small kitchen. The cluster flats will comprise bedrooms (with en-suite shower rooms), based around a shared kitchen facility.