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Aico facilitates panel discussion on LACORS reform A
ico recently facilitated a panel discussion on the LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services) guidance document, in partnership with
the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association). Aico’s southern specification manager Tina Mistry hosted the discussion, and was joined by panel members from Hackney Council, Leeds City Council, C S Todd & Associates Ltd and the National Residential Landlords Association. The panel discussed the
impact of the LACORS guidance document within the Housing and Fire Safety sectors, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the document. The simplicity and accessibility of the document was praised, for both private landlords and Local Authorities, however it was agreed that the document is quite significantly outdated and in need of review. It was agreed that the document did not need to be completely overhauled; there were three key areas that needed updating: Fire Detection, Fire Doors and Fire Extinguishers. Sections needed to be added to the document to include Fire Risk Assessments, examples of archetypes and Resident Engagement. Concluding remarks were that the LACORS document needed ownership and subsequent updates, after which the document would be adopted by all within the sector. It was put to the Home Office, HSE and MHCLG that a response to the issues was expected in six months’ time, Monday 8 March 2021.
Signify announces Stephen Rouatt as new CEO L
ighting company Signify has announced the appointment of Stephen Rouatt as new chief
executive officer for Signify UK and Ireland. He has been with Signify for almost five years, bringing
more than 20 years of industry and professional services experience across a range of sectors to the CEO role. With Signify, Stephen was previously Group Head of the Strategy, Alliances & Market Insights team, where he was responsible for setting the business’ overall direction, defining Signify’s IoT and M&A strategies (including acquisitions of Cooper Lighting Solutions, WiZ, and Once/iLOX), leading the company’s Alliances function and launching several transformation programs. Stephen has also been closely involved in the development and acceleration of several of Signify’s sustainable growth businesses.
Based out of the UK, Stephen replaces Joao Pola, who will become the head of Signify’s 3D Printing division. Stephen is currently a member of several World Economic Forum (WEF) committees related to Engineering & Construction, Infrastructure & Urban Development, and Digital Transformation. Stephen commented: “It has been a pleasure to see the
transformation of the lighting industry as it moves to more connected, intelligent solutions, as well as be part of a business that is a true champion of sustainability with achievements such as our global carbon neutrality announcement this year.”
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