With the help of three industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner looks at the role remote technology can play in improving business performance within the social housing sector. Our panel share their thoughts on how to gain better asset understanding and reduce risk through the application of this technology - with a particular focus on Plexus Innovation and its Guardian system. Panellists: Anneka Johnson, key account manager, Plexus Innovation Tamma Carel, senior environmental consultant and founder and director, IMVELO Environmental Consultants Murron Bissett, team manager for C ..read more

Rocketing energy prices and the wider cost-of-living crisis are putting huge pressure on UK households, plunging many into fuel poverty. With landlords looking at ways to minimise damage to their tenants’ health and their homes, could smart tech and remote-monitoring tools offer some kind of solution? With the help of three industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner looks at the role smart tech can play in protecting residents from issues such as damp and mould. Panellists: Paul Sanders, managing director, Caption Data, Michael McLaughlin, digital lead, HACT Dr Tam Menneer, researc ..read more

In December 2020, the government set out its plans to change the way public procurement operates in the UK, subsequently launching a three-month consultation on the proposals. In December last year, the government published its response to the feedback it received, and in doing so moved one step closer to what it calls a ‘transformation’ of public procurement - on which around £300bn is spent each year. With the help of three industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner takes a look at the proposed changes and how they will affect those operating within the social housing sector. Pane ..read more

The festive season should be a time of celebration. But as energy costs soar and cuts to crucial lifelines such as Universal Credit begin to bite, not everyone will have cause to be cheerful. With the help of four industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner takes a look at fuel poverty and the problems that often come with it, and what housing providers can do to help residents through what is shaping up to be a difficult winter period for many. Panellists: Paul Sanders, managing director, Caption Data Greg French, managing director, Davis French & Associates Andrew van Doorn, ch ..read more

With the threat of climate change looming large and a legally binding target for the UK to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2050, Sustainability has become a big issue. Along with improving building safety and increasing the supply of new homes, the push for net-zero is arguably one of the most pressing issues facing the housing sector today. However, there are still many uncertainties that surround the space. Government funding for green initiatives is inconsistent and lacking, while failed initiatives such as the Green Homes Grant do little other than to dent public confidence - not to men ..read more

Connected technology known as the Internet of Things can transform living spaces and boost tenant well-being. With the right technology, we can make homes healthier and much more comfortable. We’re talking about the Internet of Things (IoT), cutting edge ‘smart’ solutions that can monitor conditions in a home, ultimately leading to a better quality of life for tenants. In our latest podcast, we’ll hear from the experts already putting IoT to work making life easier for both residents and social landlords. Rajiv Peter - Chief Information Officer, Notting Hill Genesis Ian Kelly - Director of Di ..read more

With the help of three industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner looks at the role remote technology can play in improving business performance within the social housing sector. Our panel share their thoughts on how to gain better asset understanding and reduce risk through the application of this technology - with a particular focus on Plexus Innovation and its Guardian system. Panellists: Anneka Johnson, key account manager, Plexus Innovation Tamma Carel, senior environmental consultant and founder and director, IMVELO Environmental Consultants Murron Bissett, team manager for C ..read more

In December 2020, the government set out its plans to change the way public procurement operates in the UK, subsequently launching a three-month consultation on the proposals. In December last year, the government published its response to the feedback it received, and in doing so moved one step closer to what it calls a ‘transformation’ of public procurement - on which around £300bn is spent each year. With the help of three industry experts, Housing Digital editor Liam Turner takes a look at the proposed changes and how they will affect those operating within the social housing sector. Pane ..read more