After the publication of the Grenfell Tower fire report and the introduction of legislation such as the Social Housing Act 2023, it’s clear that there is an urgent need for better monitoring and maintenance of housing stock. As a result, housing providers must strike a delicate balance between tenant welfare, legal compliance and cost efficiency….
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Orbit app wins Microsoft competition with Infinity Group
A new Microsoft Power App from Orbit Group to transform the management of utility meter readings for all housing providers’ homes has won a Microsoft UK competition. Orbit is now working with Infinity Group to develop the app. Once completed, the Utilities Manager App will be available on Microsoft App Source for all housing providers…
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Greatwell Homes’ D&M case management with Mobysoft
Greatwell Homes has deployed Mobysoft’s RepairSense platform along with its Damp & Mould module. The introduction of the RepairSense Damp & Mould Module has allowed the housing provider to rethink its approach to damp and mould, resulting in thorough documentation and systematic follow-ups. The module has also optimised procedures for carded jobs, reduced repeat visits…
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3D visualisation & building information modelling
While much of the debate around reducing energy costs has focused on ‘big ticket’ initiatives such as installing heat pumps or solar panels, significant benefits can be gained from smaller, more incremental changes leveraged by technology. Enter advances in 3D design and visualisation tools, with digitisation and building information modelling (BIM) propelling the housing sector…
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8×8 launches AI-powered Active Assessor
8×8 has launched Active Assessor to help housing providers identify and resolve common repairs and faults such as damp and mould. Built using 8×8’s AI-powered messaging platform and its native video-escalation functionality, Active Assessor gathers, stores and categorises data to prioritise situations that need immediate action. It can prompt tenants to schedule evaluations online or…
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Is Microsoft Copilot right for you?
Microsoft Copilot is being pushed as the next big thing for businesses but is it right for your business? Determining if Microsoft Copilot is right for your organisation depends on various factors such as your company’s size, budget, workflow complexity and specific needs. For housing providers and companies that rely heavily on Microsoft 365 applications,…
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