As the saying goes, ‘it ain’t what you do, but the way that you do it’. This is particularly pertinent to Decent Homes projects and Audit Commission inspections. We are confident that programme and performance management software and systems will enjoy a period of substantial growth over the next 6-12 months as housing associations and…
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Editor’s Notes: Spreadsheets – just say no
The most common obstacle to housing associations and RSLs achieving efficient in-house processes and delivering joined-up services to their tenants and residents is the plethora of different systems used across the various parts of their organisations. Many of the projects we cover in Housing Technology are being carried out to either address this problem directly…
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Anite Public Sector bought by Northgate
Northgate Information Solutions has just completed its £54.3 million purchase of Anite Public Sector Holdings, after the OFT decided not to refer the deal to the Competition Commission. David Meaden, chief executive, Northgate Public Services, said, “The deal will bring real benefits to our clients, our employees and to our company as a whole. We…
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Vale of Aylesbury gets off stock-free
In partnership with 1st Touch and Buildbase, Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust has got rid of its in-house warehouse and moved to only carrying imprest stock on its vans, significantly reducing its running costs. Buildbase, the builders’ merchants, is providing the necessary stock and 1st Touch is supplying the mobile workforce solution to support the…
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Lean green Erimus machines
Erimus Housing has implemented the carbon-reducing, fuel-saving GreenerFleet solution from Masternaut Three X. The Middlesbrough-based housing association implemented the web-based vehicle tracking and emissions management system across its 100-strong fleet of building maintenance vehicles. After three months, Erimus has seen a reduction in fuel usage and an overall improvement in driver safety. The Masternaut system…
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£6 million funding awards from Bank of Scotland
Bank of Scotland Corporate has launched the Social Entrepreneur Awards, worth a total of £6 million funding, to help develop UK not-for-profit organisations. Two awards are available: £5 million interest-free funding for three years or a single cash donation of up to £500,000; or £1 million interest-free funding for three years or a single cash…
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