The RNLI charity identified the need to have a centralised production facility for their All-Weather Lifeboats at their headquarters in Poole, Dorset. Hopkins were selected to provide the full mechanical, electrical, ventilation and safety requirements to the 5,000m2 manufacturing facilities as well as the associated 7,000m2 of hard standing and quayside berthing.
Chamberlain Halls is a new build 356 bed student accommodation development located near the University of Southampton. The accommodation is split across 5 blocks and includes an energy centre which provides low temperature hot water and domestic water services to all blocks via a district heating network. The low temperature hot water is generated by a combination of a combined heat and power unit (CHP) and condensing gas fired boilers to provide a carbon efficient scheme to achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.
A new build special educational needs school funded by the ‘EFA’ (Educational Funding Agency) built to replace the existing school. The school was split over 2 storey’s and included a swimming pool with hydrotherapy area. J&B Hopkins provided a full M&E design & build service for our client Kier Construction from RIBA stage 3 to help ensure both the EFA & Schools specific requirements were met within their very strict budget.
Abbotswood Court is made up of a 60 bedroom residential care home set on the edge of the historic market town of Romsey, within the new Abbotswood development of new homes and nestling within a conservation area. Hopkins carried out a design & build contract for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the development and were involved in the design from the initial planning application stage. The project achieved a “Very Good” rating under BREEAM in part achieved by the innovative services design Hopkins provided which included gas absorption heat pumps to generate domestic hot water.
Netley court is made up of a 65 bedroom residential care home and nine luxury apartments overlooking Southampton water. The existing Netley Court School was retained and fully refurbished and significantly extended to accommodate the new facilities. J&B Hopkins carried out a design & build contract for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the development and were involved in the design from the initial planning application stage. The project achieved an “Excellent” rating under BREEAM in part achieved by the innovative services design J&B Hopkins provided which included Photovoltaic Panels (PV), gas absorption heat pumps to generate domestic hot water and rainwater harvesting.
Portsmouth is a densely populated area with a real demand for affordable, premium later years care and Highwood’s scheme to create a stylish 60-bedroom care home has been designed to meet this need.
J&B Hopkins carried out a design & build contract for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the development and were involved in the design from the initial planning application stage. The project achieved a “Very Good” rating under BREEAM in part achieved by the innovative services design J&B Hopkins provided which included gas absorption heat pumps to generate domestic hot water.
An extension to the existing Vigo Infant and Junior School to expand the schools from a two to three form of entry (420 pupils to 630). The work comprised the construction of a rear single-storey extension providing five classrooms, planning, preparation and assessment space (PPA) and a nurture room, with their own boiler room and BMS controls system.
The project is the construction of a new science block; housing teaching labs, study areas and canteen areas across 3 floors.
Redevelopment of the former Hilsea bus depot, Southdown View consists of a six-storey building with 59 flats, a medical facility, a small pharmacy building, 70 car parking spaces and an outdoor communal space. Hopkins carried out a design & build contract for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the development.
