Chris Hopkins C.Build E, MIoR

Director at The Association Of Master Roofers
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Chris is not only very knowledgeable about energy efficient roofing, he is also passionate about helping his customers avoid wasting energy, saving them money in the process.

Tony Walker

Chris and Ploughcroft provided the inspiration I needed to enter the Solar arena. He provided all of my staff with high quality training and support which enables us to complete high quality Solar Pv installs. Chris is very knowledgable and always available for advice and support.

Samantha Midgley

I had the pleasure of working directly with Chris during my time at Ploughcroft. Chris is very passionate about his business and has a wealth of knowledge about roofing. His understanding of renewables is a credit to him and he will continue to strive to educate customers on how to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. We are very like minded people, so worked well together. The customer is the primary focus and doing a job well is his aim. It is very clear why Chris earned title of Entrepreneur of the Year and secured investment form two of the Dragons from BBCs Dragons Den. I hope to work with Chris again in the future.

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Changing the mindset of homeowners across the UK , with the introduction of a hybrid solar PV and battery storage systems, which give the home owner clean electric energy to use in their home and also charge the electric vehicle. Also heritage building owners , grade 1 and grade 2 listed buildings can use our revolutionary integrated in roof solar PV system ,this is approved by conservation officers in many regions around the UK. Also our “heritage cosyroof “solution helps us to re-roof the heritage property and then install under batten insulation. Which creates a warm roof scenario , which cuts the carbon and saves energy for the heritage building owner. Show less

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Construction Route Panel Member
      • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Working with a wide range of UK businesses primarily in the SME marketplace. Working either on site or in a virtual capacity, providing a Mentoring and Change Management service. The Primary objective is always to ensure the Business is “ Fit and Healthy”. Working with a wide range of UK businesses primarily in the SME marketplace. Working either on site or in a virtual capacity, providing a Mentoring and Change Management service. The Primary objective is always to ensure the Business is “ Fit and Healthy”.

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Divisional Director
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 2021

      Ploughcroft Ltd, Managing and Divisional Director – 1997 – 2020Website: https://www.ploughcroft.co.uk/ Ploughcroft was born when I recognised a need to change the public perception of the roofing and building industry. Traditionally an industry known for having a bad reputation for both customer service and poor health & safety, I set out to create a company which was highly customer focused and it remains so to this day – some 20+ years later! Our principles are simple – we are committed to always putting the customer first. Our objective is to build long lasting relationships with every customer, based on a strong foundation of trust and we are proud to say that a large percentage of our customers have been loyal to us for many years! Key contributions: ► Driving continuous improvements in the solar roofing installation process, creation of a multi award winning training centre, securing multiple construction contracts and successfully growing the company’s turnover to £1.6M.► Spearheading innovative and creative construction and roofing solutions to suit different customer’s needs, further growing the company’s turnover to £2m in 2018 and £2.9m in 2019.► Leading, training and developing a highly qualified multi-disciplinary team of 100 staff to ensure top performance and quality deliverables. Show less

    • Managing Director
      • Jan 2007 - Sep 2012

      Ploughcroft Training Academy, Managing Director – 2007 – 2012Website: www.ploughcrofttraining.co.uk With visionary foresight into the sustainability agenda, I developed a futuristic training academy focused on renewable energy training, health and safety training, as well as roof access training. Key contributions: ► Building a first-of-its-kind NVQ training centre delivering training for solar panelling and roofing, and expanding the remit of the training centre to help develop diverse courses for her Majesty‘s prison service to be used for rehabilitation and also apprenticeships and school work experience.► Spearheading the development of a national solar panel NVQ, selling the course to the National Curriculum and rolling it out across a range of institutions. Show less

    • Construction industry training board , CITB construction Ambassador
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2016

      CITB construction ambassador Construction Industry Training Board. Jan 2011 – Jun 2016 (5 yrs 6 months) CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland and Wales. It’s their job to help the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development, to build a better Britain. They are an executive non-departmental public body in charge of their budget and activities. Sponsored by the Department for Education, they are also accountable to government ministers, and ultimately Parliament. Key contributions: ► Supporting the Construction Industry Training Board to deliver training and educate young people across schools, colleges and universities. ► Delivering motivational speeches and promoting the construction industry.► Spearheading the development of a national solar panel NVQ, selling the course to the National Curriculum and rolling it out across a range of institutions. Show less

    • Governments green construction Board
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2015

      The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high-level conversation and to develop and implement a long-term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. Key contributions: ► Developing and steering the implementation of high-end environmentally friendly strategies with a target of achieving an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. ► Leveraging interpersonal acumen to forge robust relationships with government officials, members of the public, SME proprietors and key stakeholders to support the efficient sharing of best practices in sustainability and carbon reduction coupled with construction industry insight. Show less

Education

  • Leeds Metropolitan University
    Institute of directors diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
    2011 - 2013
  • PPL Energy Assessments
    Commercial Energy Assessments and Domestic Energy Assessments, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
    2012 - 2014
  • Ryburn valley high school
    MBEng, Renewable energy roofing
    1982 - 1986
  • INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SERVICES
    Chartered Building Engineer, Building Surveying
    2015 - 2018
  • APMG
    Change Management Practitioner, Change Management
    2019 - 2020
  • NLP
    1 year course, Phycology
    2016 - 2017

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