NHMF
MaintenanceConference
Timetable
Monday 20 January 2025
This is a brilliant opportunity for those of you attending NHMF 2025 to meet up, network, and play golf in readiness for what is going to be a great conference.
Any society proceeds will be split between our chosen charities; Peabody Communities & WAY - Widowed and Young.
** SPACES ARE LIMITED **
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Start your day by clearing your head with a refreshing early morning run around Stratford-upon-Avon led by Felicity Newman (Aster Group) + Paul Maghie (Wates), followed by the first day of the NHMF Conference 2025!
Meet the NHMF Committee to find out more about our goals for 2025 and how you can get involved.
Join us in the Main Hall for the official start to the Conference and Welcome.
Bringing some clarity to the sector through the use of tech and innovation.
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The M3NHF Schedule of Rates Procurement and Contract Documentation and the recommendations of the CIH Guidance Paper - Rethinking Repairs and Maintenance
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11.15: Frameworx Social value fund presentation: CLC and Aster
11.25: Social Value Case Study - CLC
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HAMMAR* provides a regional forum for sharing information, improving knowledge and communicating with like-minded people in the social housing (and related asset management) sector. Typically holding 3 seminar events a year in each region around the UK, these groups provide updates upon topical issues, legislation, challenges, and good practice and as well as a chance to meet your opposite number within similar organisations in your area.
*Housing Asset Management Maintenance and Regeneration
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The Procurement Act preparation session.
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Improving the condition of social homes – two years on from the Better Social Housing Review
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Pricing and Modules
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From the frontline to the boardroom, technology is transforming how we deliver housing services. Drawing on his unique experience as both a housing association board member and PropTech expert, Stewart shares practical insights into how organisations can harness technology to enhance rather than replace human connection.
Through real-world examples and lessons learned, discover:
- How IoT and AI can help identify issues before they become resident complaints
- Ways Remote Guidance technology is reducing unnecessary visits while improving first-time fix rates
- Practical strategies for getting board-level buy-in for technology investment
- Tips for building a culture that embraces innovation while putting people first
Whether you're a repairs manager looking to improve service delivery, a senior leader planning digital transformation, or a board member setting strategic direction, this session offers valuable insights into making technology work for your people and residents.
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Creating Healthy Homes by working and learning together.
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17.00: Frameworx social value fund presentation: Hyde Housing and Ian Williams Ltd
17.10: The Procurement Act – A Practitioners Perspective. Interactive surgery session.
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Wednesday 22 January 2025
Multi-disciplined industry experts supported by the Regulator discussing the approach to resident safety through the evolution of the Building Safety Act requirements.
We invite you to attend and put your Building Safety questions to our panel of experts.
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Frameworx two years on
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Get an update on the NHMF Study Tour 2025, which will be in Berlin on 14-16 May 2025
This visit will practically spotlight best practice techniques and comparisons between Germany and the UK in maintaining social housing and deploying latest techniques for commissioning/undertaking repairs, asset management, and best practice provision for safe, healthy homes, including optimum resident communication.
Our hosts will include the GdW (National Association of housing companies in Germany), large public housing providers, Berlin tenants’ association, and the largest contractor specifically serving public housing clients across Germany. We will hear, see, and discuss related detail with practitioners, and visit properties, including housing blocks and estates in the former West and East German sectors.
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Explore the future of Net Zero in housing, with insights from NHMF’s Swedish Study tour. Exploring their progressive nature in respect of NZC preparedness, the adoption of heat networks and heat pumps/related measures and many wider sustainability agendas.
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Want to know more about what WISH do, what we stand for, our values and how our membership works. We have four events a year covering, inspirational, educational, health and wellbeing and of course access to the huge WISH networking community.
Come and find out how rewarding it can be to be a part of WISH and how it can benefit and support you. We have some exciting new offerings coming up in 2025!
Interested in potentially becoming a board member come and find out more.
Just curious, that's fine too.
13.00: Frameworx social value fund presentation: Wates Group and Hammersmith & Fulham Council
13:10: Procurement Fringe: Social Value Case Study - Wates Group
Speaker: Christina Byrne (She/Her), (Regional Social Value Manager, Wates)
Chair: David Miller (M3 and Frameworx)
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Find out how you can get involved in helping us to create closer working relationships between all providers and clients.
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In this high energy keynote presentation Pete will reveal the average effectiveness of over 3000 successful people in business and share the main ‘Power Habits’ needed to become more effective.
He will introduce you to a simple framework that is used by hundreds of organisations to increase team productivity and provide leadership teams with transparency and alignment around mission critical objectives.
You will learn actionable takeaways that can impact your organisation the day you return to your desk
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Summing up of the Conference
Key Theme
Clarity in Housing
Building Safety
Healthy Homes
Net Zero
Technology
