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Liz Circuit
With great sadness we announce that Liz Circuit, former secretary of the NHMF, passed away on the 26th July, 2019.
Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018: Q&A briefing May 2019
An amendment to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 that requires all landlords (private and social) to ensure that their properties, including any common parts of the building, are fit for human habitation at the beginning of the tenancy and throughout.
Getting the right fit
In March 2018 the Contractor Forum met for the first time since the new committee was established. With 36 members, many new, the room represented contractors from all walks of social housing maintenance life.
Summerland to Grenfell - 44 years of un-learning
The death toll of the Grenfell Tower fire makes it one of the worst peacetime building fires of the last hundred years, not only in the United Kingdom but in the whole of Western Europe. Of these, it is the only one that was in a residential building.
The skills shortage – training the next generation
The NHMF’s mission is to be the centre of excellence for improving property performance and its best practice website is a free resource to help social landlords be efficient, effective and economic in complying with their health and safety requirements.
The world of tomorrow…today - how emerging technology could revolutionise our sector
One of the key themes that was discussed at this year’s annual conference was how new technology and innovation are driving service improvements
BS 7671: The 18th Edition is crucial for maintenance and asset managers
With our increasingly complex dependence on electronic devices, automation and IT, in both domestic and commercial environments, the possible consequences of overvoltage damage to vulnerable equipment and components – including the risk of electric shock or fire – can be significant, costly and hazardous.
Making the most of active asset management
The role of active asset management in a modern housing provider is well-established. Most landlords now have a good understanding of the performance of their homes and make informed property decisions accordingly.
The National Housing Academy – a competency driven approach to technical skills
Today the housing sector faces many challenges, one of vital importance to the progression of the sector is that of skills.
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