Housing Technology has been working with the UK government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, HACT and Open Data Exchange to research, measure and report on social housing providers’ views of housing-specific data standards. After conducting an online survey (November 2024) of the Housing Technology community around attitudes to data standards, Housing Technology’s research…
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Repairs & Maintenance
Cobalt’s in-house repairs with Totalmobile
Cobalt Housing is bringing its repairs and maintenance services in-house using Totalmobile’s workforce management software. Until recently, the housing provider used external contractors for the majority of its repairs. By moving to an in-house service, Cobalt Housing expects to have greater control over its maintenance and repairs and deliver consequent benefits to its tenants. The…
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New technologies to watch
As 2025 begins, Housing Technology interviewed seasoned technologists from 8×8, Access Paysuite, FLS – Fast Lean Smart, Infinity Group, NEC Software Solutions and Plentific about which technologies housing providers should be considering for their future business plans. Which technologies should housing providers be looking at? Sue Michaelwaite, housing manager, 8×8, said, “One area that will…
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SHAL Housing trials smart homes
SHAL Housing has launched a smart-home scheme in partnership with Vericon Systems, Adey and City Plumbing to evaluate the use of intelligent technologies to enhance the efficiency and management of its properties’ heating systems. City Plumbing kitted out five SHAL Housing properties with Adey’s Sense range of digitally-enabled systems that help to prevent heating system…
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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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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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