This best practice case study demonstrates how technology (proptech) and innovation can improve resident safety, make asset management more efficient, improve resident safety and health, as well as reduce operating costs.
What is the project? Clarion's Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Demonstrator project is delivering zero carbon retrofit to 120 homes in Fenland and Tonbridge. Clarion partnered with Fenland District Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council to successfully secure £4.5million of funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and the retrofit work is being delivered by United Living and Equans
Kyle Hall, a plumbing and heating apprentice with social housing provider Nottingham City Homes (NCH), is the worthy recipient of our Apprentice of the Year Award. Kyle has kept on track to complete his apprenticeship despite a number of major setbacks – not to mention the global pandemic!
Judges’ comments: -- A great initiative with clear objectives and numerous positive outcomes -- Some impressive results with good practice and likely to be a common model in the very near future. -- Honest/practical about savings and benefits, including repair cost reduction
The NHMF is the leading body representing housing providers, committed to championing innovation to deliver excellence in maintenance and asset management
