National Housing Maintenance Forum
NHMF best practice articles
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Retrofitting for the future
One of the challenges facing asset managers is to retrofit social housing properties as part of thir ongoing asset management responsibilities. Planned and routine maintenance, voids and capital programmes present the opportunity to improve energy perform
(2010 - See all articles from 2010)
Facing up to the future
Social landlords maintenance departments under economic pressure to perform
Frank Hailstones (2009 - See all articles from 2009)
NHMF award for contractor providing innovative maintenance solution
The Wrekin Trust's novel approach to technology
Lawrence Gardner (2009 - See all articles from 2009)
NHMF award for client meeting resident needs
Housing Solutions went back to the residents for maintenance requirements
John Barnes (2009 - See all articles from 2009)
NHMF award for resident involvement
Bournville Village Trust invested in training tenants for a really active role in managing maintenance
Andrew Griffiths (2009 - See all articles from 2009)
SHIFT
SHIFT is a membership scheme providing a comprehensive environmental assessment of an organisation’s sustainability and an overall rating.
Alison Mathias (2008 - See all articles from 2008)
Harnessing People Power to Deliver Sustainability
Every generation wants to make its mark and at Gentoo, that is exactly what we aim to do, investing our capacity today, to build for future generations.
Dave Piggett (2008 - See all articles from 2008)
Achieving efficiencies in repairs and maintenance through consortia working
Responsive repairs and reactive maintenance is often regarded as the Cinderella of the construction industry, due to its relatively low risk and perceptions of low contract value. However, the reverse is true.
John Forde (2008 - See all articles from 2008)
Going digital
With analogue TV due for switch-off as early as 2008, housing associations and local authorities need to prepare now for the digital revolution.
James Tickell (2007 - See all articles from 2007)
