Winter can be one of the toughest times for residents but with the right approach, housing providers can meet their regulatory obligations and help people through the colder months. The cold weather often increases the likelihood of properties having problems such as damp, mould and water leaks. It’s a time when older adults and vulnerable…
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Aico launches HomeLink case management system
Aico has launched HomeLink Case Management (HCM), designed to help housing providers maintain safe and compliant homes, particularly around damp and mould, with fire, carbon monoxide and decarbonisation planned to be covered in future versions of HCM. Based on end-users’ feedback and insights from Aico housing customers, HCM’s development includes identifying and managing cases, analysing…
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Smart homes & happier tenants – Revolutionising maintenance & repairs
From AI-powered predictive analytics to IoT sensors and automated systems, Civica’s sales director, Mark Holdsworth, delves into the game-changing technologies set to transform maintenance and repairs in social housing. The Labour Party’s ambitious plans to build 1.5 million homes, including a significant boost to social housing stock, present our sector with unprecedented opportunities and challenges….
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The importance of data ownership
There is much talk about the value of data in our sector and about its ownership, possession or accessibility. When those key areas aren’t well understood, future data gaps arise and these could be mission critical or at least expensive to fix. Where do we start to ensure against future data gaps? Ensuring the ownership,…
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WDH’s geospatial plans with Cadcorp
Wakefield & District Housing is spending around £150 million on improving its housing portfolio, using Cadcorp’s mapping software to inform its spending plans. WDH’s investment decisions are based on a whole dwelling, whole street and whole estate approach. Using Cadcorp SIS WebMap, WDH has created numerous interactive maps, informing teams across its organisation about the…
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Kingstown Works’ migration to Totalmobile
Kingstown Works, owned by Hull City Council, is implementing Totalmobile’s work-order management software as a replacement for its existing in-house software. Totalmobile’s software will allow Kingstown Works to streamline job management, enhance communications and improve overall operational efficiency. The implementation is expected to reduce manual processes, cut costs and provide real-time data insights. Darren Nicholson,…
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