The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”) became law on 28 April 2022. So what are the implications for maintenance contracts in relation to the “higher risk buildings” (“HRBs”) that it regulates? HRBs are defined in section 65 (in England, but not Wales) as buildings over 18m or of 7 storeys or more that contain two or more separate dwellings.
Realtime Repair Appointment Integration
Data Insights to provide safer homes
Judges’ comments: -- Great concept with great potential and tangible outcomes and cost savings for client and customers. -- Strong business cases for rolling out further, with data and transferable to other organisations.
Energy Advice Team and Switchee Stockport Homes and Switchee - Adoption of Renewable Heating
Judges’ comments: -- A good initiative and one that is clearly benefitting Orbit and customers. -- Some high numbers here. Self-registration particularly good. -- Eye to the future with clear targets set.
Delivering Safer Living for Southampton Residents
Where should you start?
For social landlords and their contractors wanting to make their organisations carbon net zero, there are many resources to help them plan how to do this.
There is a Climate Emergency. The sooner social landlords, their contractors and suppliers start to decarbonise their activities, the less risks and costs they will face. The following Q&A explains what the risks are, what can be done and how to get started.
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