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Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 - the challenges and opportunities
In this September issue of Contractor Corner, we speak to Ben Bright, Senior Consultant, Sustainability at Turner Townsend, the global consultancy serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors
Contractor Corner
Our NHMF Contractor Forum membership represents the housing sector’s very best in innovation, best practice and collaboration. Embodying a broad cross section of organisations with differing interests and specialisms, from the large to the small, we’re speaking to a cross section of our members about the benefits they get from the Forum.
NHMF Awards 2022 - Apprentice of the Year Shortlist: Brandon Sullivan
Why this apprentice should be Apprentice of the Year? What makes this apprentice stand out? Brandon would make a suitable candidate for “Apprentice of the Year” because of his exceptional organisational skills and willingness to learn.
NHMF Awards 2022 - Apprentice of the Year Shortlist: Will Green
Will recently won the Inspiring Journey Award, impressing Exeter College with the story of his career change, which resulted in a personal letter from Kit Malthouse MP congratulating Will on his journey and achievements so far. Will was also recently highly commended at a Direct Works awards ceremony after being shortlisted down to the last three apprentices.
Contractor Forum round-up
Sustainability and collaboration continue to top the agenda
DINLab case study
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.
The future of frameworks starts here
A brand new framework is now available across the UK, with the aim of shaking up the procurement market and providing greater choice for social housing providers.
NHMF Awards 2022 - Best Net Zero Carbon Initiative Shortlist : Clarion
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
Contractor Corner
Our NHMF Contractor Forum membership represents the housing sector’s very best in innovation, best practice and collaboration. Embodying a broad cross section of organisations with differing interests and specialisms, from the large to the small, we’re speaking to a cross section of our members about what’s top of their agenda as we move into 2022.
NHMF Awards 2022 - Best Net Zero Carbon Initiative Winner : NIHE
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
