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Heat Network Market Framework Regulations
Reminder: Consumer Protection Consultation open until 27th October!
AI - A Collaborative Approach to Making Better Use of Data and Technology
"The best research addresses real world challenges and does not simply sit on a shelf somewhere!"
Open letter on behalf of the NHMF Service Provider Forum
from Mike Turner | Chair, Service Provider Forum
In it together
With market and supply chain challenges, the Better Social Housing Review, new Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Consumer Standards on the programme, September’s NHMF Service Provider Forum meeting was laser-focused on the topics that are top of our sector’s agenda. As is always the case with the Forum, in addition to presenting and debating the huge challenges which service providers are facing on many fronts, innovative solutions and collaborative ideas were also key takeaways.
RAAC in Social Housing – keeping residents safe
‘Ensuring the safety of tenants and residents should be the highest priority for every Social landlord’.* While the RSH considers Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is not widespread in social housing, landlords are expected to know where RAAC is present and its condition.
New NHMF Frameworx agreements live
Frameworx, the not-for-profit social housing procurement framework that is committed to investing in social value and communities, is delighted to announce that another round of new frameworks has been introduced to cover Heating Services and Estate Services, and a further round of frameworks for Communal Mechanical and Electrical Services, Disabled Adaptations and Specialist/ Sub-contractor Services incorporating a range of works like groundworks, drainage, damp and mould treatment, and roofing is being developed.
Decarbonisation - do we have capacity?
Decarbonising the nation's homes requires an immense and multifaceted retrofit effort. Is the construction sector sufficiently skilled to deliver it?
How well are you looking after your residents?
We explore the impact of the Government's latest consultation plans and look at what actions you might need to take.
Another successful Service Provider Forum meeting
With over 50 delegates, expert speakers and an extensive scope of agenda, last week’s NHMF Service Provider Forum meeting was a perfect example of why collaboration within our sector is so important. It was apparent that there is a lot to be aware of in terms of legislation and regulation, learning to correct misapprehensions we may have, the needing to challenge the status quo, but overall, a really positive feeling of we’re ‘in it together.”
Latest findings and analysis from the Regulator of Social Housing: increasing focus on stock condition
At the NHMF Conference in January, Emma Mahy, IoT Solutions Group CEO, co-hosted a session covering the benefits of monitoring and IoT to ensure landlords have up to date, accurate information on what their homes are like.
