Created as part of an EU-funded project, the Matrycs digital toolbox is translating huge volumes of data collected from social housing in order to improve the energy efficiency of homes, extend the lifecycle of buildings, boost energy performance and make policymaking more comprehensive. Relying on existing technologies such as machine learning, deep learning and big…
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Platform Housing’s social impact with Goodsted
Platform Housing has signed a one-year pilot contract with Goodsted for its social-impact technology platform to extend its volunteering projects in its communities and measure their effectiveness. Marion Duffy, chief operating officer, Platform Housing, said, “Last year, thousands of volunteers took part in events aimed at bringing local people, partners and communities together. Our new…
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Delivering successful change
How do you and your organisation describe your change programmes? Organisations tend to use different terminologies when communicating change internally and externally; ‘we’re transforming’, ‘we’re improving’, ‘we’re evolving’, and ‘we’re innovating’ are all phrases we hear a lot. Is each of these terms equal? On the one hand, they are because the actual words used…
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Defining the ‘social’ in ESG
Social impact is an essential part of ESG, itself becoming more central to the mission of housing providers. While for the ‘G’ and ‘E’ there are clear regulations, the ‘S’ requires dialogue with the public. The need for public engagement varies between the different elements of ESG. Governance (G) is highly regulated, and the environmental…
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Data archaeology
In the famous archaeological digs of our time, the spotlight is often stolen by the dramatic discoveries; the glinting treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the haunting terracotta warriors of Xi’an or the intricate frescoes of Pompeii. But ask any seasoned archaeologist and they’ll tell you that the true value of their work lies not in unearthing…
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Business automation and ‘can do’ innovation
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing at first-hand the incredible changes that have swept through the social housing sector during the past 15-20 years, as our company has grown to become the largest IT and business news and information service for this vital sector. I’d like to share my thoughts on the role of business…
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