Smart Monitoring & Software; Landscaping & External Works; Safety & Security
With the right technology, new systems can be implemented without the need to integrate with existing IT programmes or the support of an internal IT department
support of a specialist housing consultant who can help to establish the types of checks required for each home and how frequently. Te latest inspection schedules and associated documentation will also be assimilated to help identify any gaps. Once this data has been collated, cloud-based soſtware can digitally analyse
the information providing an instant view of compliance. Te results are presented on an interactive dashboard comprising easy-to-read charts. Tese visuals break down the percentage of properties with an overdue or missing safety check so any issues can be quickly identified and measures put in place to rectify them. Only minimal training is required for in-house teams, enabling housing
providers to easily update the dashboard. Te number of checks being carried out, and the level of compliance across each area, can then be viewed and monitored in real time. For social landlords which have self referred to the Regulator, the
dashboard also enables them to demonstrate how they are proactively responding to any issues identified and progressing towards achieving compliance. Not only does this help to minimise reputational damage but the risk of potentially punitive measures.
TRANSFORMING PROCESSES South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) is one example of a local authority which has benefited from cloud-based soſtware. In 2020, the council commissioned an audit that identified key areas of work required to meet the Regulator’s Home Standard. Based on the findings, the Council referred itself to
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the Regulator and in February 2021, was issued with a Regulatory Notice. To support the improvement process, a comprehensive action plan
was implemented to tackle areas of concern which mainly related to inspection processes and awareness of the overall condition of housing stock. SKDC also strengthened its senior housing team and reformed its processes for compliance with the Home Standard to ensure important safety checks were carried out. As part of the action plan, SKDC adopted cloud-based soſtware to
help it overhaul the way it managed compliance safety checks for gas, electrical, legionella, asbestos and fire safety. Details of these checks and associated servicing requirements were previously collated and maintained using excel spreadsheets. With circa 6,000 homes in its portfolio, SKDC recognised the need for a more robust and efficient system giving them greater control of compliance. Te Council worked with specialist consultancy Manifest to analyse its
existing housing stock and collate the data required to feed into the soſtware for analysis. Trough an online dashboard, the technology provided a clear picture of compliance, ensuring SKDC could understand its servicing needs and provide assurance on safety as part of its wider action plan. Combined with other improvements and new ways of working adopted by
SKDC, the soſtware’s swiſt implementation helped the Council gradually move towards compliance. While under regulatory notice, the dashboard was also used to provide real time evidence of this progress to the RSH. In October 2023, SKDC’s housing service was given the all-clear by the RSH.
TURNING THE TIDE At a time of great change for the housing sector, which rightly puts resident and building safety front and centre, soſtware can play a vital role in compliance. Ensuring there is a single transparent view of regular compliance activities underpins good building safety management and will help housing providers of all sizes meet RSH standards.
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