The managing director of software provider MIS AMS, Chris McLaughlin, talks about entry-level housing management systems and why laying the foundations for growth for smaller housing providers will help in the long term. There are over 1,000 housing providers in England alone that have less than 1,000 properties in their portfolios. These organisations are relatively…
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063 - May 2018
My housing career… 20 years of revolutionising repairs
I find talking to housing providers about revolutionising the repairs service with ROCC exciting; I’ve been in the social housing sector for the last 20 years and I still start each day with enthusiasm at the prospect of discussing innovations and new ways of working with clients. I enjoy working in the housing sector; more…
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Orchard welcomes new CEO
Housing software provider Orchard has appointed Pat Clarke as its new CEO following the retirement of Ian Shard earlier this year. Clarke has over 20 years’ experience in senior technology leadership roles, including CEO of Tandberg Data and VP of EMEA and Asia at Arcserve. Pat Clarke, CEO, Orchard, said, “I am proud to join…
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Warwickshire Council develops NDL mobile apps
Warwickshire County Council is using NDL Software’s MX toolkit to develop a range of bespoke mobile apps for the remote collection of fire safety data and risk assessments. The council is also using the NDL software for the digital recording of thousands of other inspections, including building condition surveys, mechanical and electrical surveys, and fire…
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PIMSS launches stock evaluation tool
PIMSS Data Systems has launched Viability, a stock assessment tool for analysing housing and associated stock performance. The cloud-hosted tool enables housing providers to evaluate stock against both financial (NPV) and strategic sustainability criteria and then examine the effects of changes to these from a property, street, postcode area, block, estate or town level. Financial…
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Weaver appoints new technology director
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has appointed Andrew Rafferty as its new director of technology and business improvement. Rafferty previously held several IT-based, board-level positions at northern supermarket chain Booths, including director of IT and e-commerce. Wayne Gales, chief executive, Weaver Vale Housing Trust, said, “We are delighted to welcome Andrew. I believe he will make…
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