Following our last overview of the start-up IT companies in our sector (see Housing Technology magazine, January 2020), we return again for 2021 with a selection of ‘proptech’ companies and IT start-ups that are devoting either all or most of their focus on developing exciting new technologies for social housing, based on the recommendations we…
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Repairs & Mobile Working
Are your spreadsheets beyond repair?
Why does the housing sector continue to expose itself to unnecessary risk and inefficiencies by using spreadsheets to manage planned work? While there is widespread adoption of new technologies to support housing maintenance and repairs, it’s staggering to see that Excel is still being used to manage and monitor complex planned, cyclical and programmed works….
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Telford and Wrekin workers never alone with StaySafe
Telford and Wrekin Council is using StaySafe’s app and cloud-based monitoring service to protect its lone workers. The StaySafe Android- and iOS-compatible app allows workers to notify managers of their whereabouts by simply pressing a button. The check-in feature encourages workers to start a session at the beginning of their day and end the session…
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Curing grounds maintenance headaches
When you scale things up, even the simplest tasks can start to become complex. It’s a truth that is immediately recognised by any successful property manager, and especially apparent in grounds maintenance. With multiple sites to manage, everyday tasks such as keeping lawns cut, hedges trimmed or trees regularly inspected to ensure safety cascade into…
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Wates Living Space on track with Castleton and Localz
Wates Living Space, the affordable housing maintenance provider, has introduced a new repairs and maintenance tracking system from Castleton Technology and Localz for its residents. The ‘Find my Engineer’ tool lets residents track their operative’s estimated time of arrival in real-time and follow their approach using a live map. The tool was developed by Localz…
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DW Support’s last-mile service from Localz
Responsive repairs provider DW Support Services is using Localz’ last-mile location and messaging technology to ‘Uberise’ its real-time customer communications in line with consumers’ service expectations and experience from other sectors. By incorporating Localz’ real-time tracking and two-way communication for end-customers, DW Support services expects to enhance customer service and gain a competitive edge in…
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