iOpt is monitoring 2,400 social homes on behalf of Renfrewshire Council over the next four years for temperature, humidity and carbon-dioxide levels. The council and iOpt have already achieved a positive RoI in terms of repairs and maintenance costs, but the project’s aim is to demonstrate a much wider RoI across the whole of the…
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Better visibility with contact data integration
There is a government-led drive for social housing providers to build more homes as a way to provide housing for those in need and for those taking the first step on the ladder towards home ownership. But with private rentals having a better reputation for customer service, housing providers must improve the quality and safety…
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Life after housing management systems
Housing providers have a wide range of options available to them when considering their existing housing management system. I’ve worked for housing providers in ICT leadership roles for over 20 years and have recently joined TSG, a Microsoft partner specialising in building advanced digital solutions for housing customers. Build Going alone is rarely an attractive…
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Cadline’s ‘golden thread’ platform
Cadline’s DynamicAIM asset management software now supports the ‘golden thread’ outlined in the Hackitt report. DynamicAIM is an all-in-one solution for digitising building details including all BIM, survey and asset information, enabling property owners and managers to securely preserve and access vital information when needed. Wolverhampton Council and Peabody Group are two early adopters of…
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Orbit’s augmented reality tours
Orbit Group has launched a new augmented reality digital safety tour, providing tenants with the very latest fire safety advice. The augmented reality software has been sponsored by Orbit and developed by Firemark Education. The result is an interactive digital safety tour which takes the viewer through a virtual home, identifying the potential hazards and…
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Aareon’s A-Team – Putting people & communities first
During times like these, putting your people and your community first is more important than ever. Social value, giving back, community involvement – these are all terms we hear but what does it mean in practice and how can we make these activities meaningful? At Aareon, our company ethos is fundamental to all that we…
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