Midland's Leading Electrical Contractor for New Homes in Northampton
Big congratulations to Jake Lepick on winning Contractor of the Quarter for Forster Park with Miller Homes Ltd.
A well-deserved achievement with hard work, quality, and consistency being delivered on site.
Hereโs Michelle, Clara and Carol, the team that ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ and everything running smoothly long after handover. From helping customers and builders with issues, to intruder alarms and looking after inactive sites, theyโre always on hand with solutions and a friendly approach.
One loves long dog walks, is learning guitar, makes quilts and collects board games
One has two Westies (Bluebell & Daisy), any day involving multiple dog cuddles is a good one and a Harry Potter fan
One leads the team as Customer Care Manager, loves fitness, travel, spa breaks, podcasts and anything salted caramel.
Can you guess whoโs who?
Hereโs Grace, Sarah and Ness, the team that ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐, safe and running smoothly. From NICEIC regulations, MCS certification, PAT testing, to EIC reports, they make sure every check is thorough and every project meets the highest standards.
One is all about dancing and festivals, another loves travelling the world and one is a keen marathon runner. Can you guess whoโs who?
Hereโs Michelle Wilkins, Jodi McAllister, Lily Dann and Grace Young, the team that ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐, our finances in check, and day to day operations smooth. From processing orders, invoicing and purchase ledger, to payroll, HR and office management, they make sure everything adds up and nothing slips through the cracks.
Fun facts 
One loves music festivals, knitting, snowboarding and is a crazy cat lady 
Another is our chief baker 
One is all about yoga, dancing and music 
And one lives for rugby, especially Northampton Saints
Can you guess whoโs who?
Here’s Finley McGuckin, Macauley Crane and Louis Ryan, the team that ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐, sustainably, and with real value. They handle everything from quantity surveying and cost planning to keeping projects on track from start to finish, making sure every detail stacks up.
Can you guess who used to live in the US and whoโs a big Married at First Sight addict?
Copper prices have hit record highs this week, climbing past $13,000 per tonne and itโs something that matters more than you might think for construction, energy, and sustainable developments.
So whatโs going on?
๐ Whatโs driving the surge
Copper has been on a sharp rise since October, largely due to disruptions at major mines in places like Chile and Indonesia. With strikes and reduced output continuing, supply is tightening just as demand keeps growing.
At the same time, copper is being pulled in more directions than ever. Itโs essential for electrical systems, renewable energy, EVs, and grid infrastructure and demand is also rising fast from AI data centres and defence applications.
Add in concerns over potential US import tariffs, and buyers have been stockpiling copper wherever they can, pushing prices even higher.
โก Why it matters to construction & energy
Copper is everywhere in modern developments, from wiring and power distribution to solar and low-carbon technologies. Rising prices mean:
โข Increased pressure on material costs
โข More volatility in supply chains
โข A growing need for early planning and smarter procurement
While some analysts suggest the market may be running a little hot on speculation, most agree that long-term demand for copper isnโt going anywhere, especially as electrification and the green transition continue.
๐ฎ Looking ahead
Many of the worldโs copper mines are ageing, and new ones take years to develop, so tight supply could be a longer-term challenge. For our industry, staying aware of these trends helps projects stay resilient, informed, and better prepared.
Keeping an eye on whatโs happening upstream helps us make better decisions downstream.
