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£135 million framework winners named for critical public sector safety and compliance work

83 companies have been awarded places on LHC Procurement Group’s Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) framework which is now live

12 industry leaders join forces to create the Future Homes Consortium – talking sustainability and safety in housing

The group are keen to have an inclusive process and would welcome any other organisations to join the consortium.

A new generation of retrofit professionals

In 2021, The Retrofit Academy CIC teamed up with Generation – a global non-profit which has trained over 40,000 learners facing barriers to employment across 14 countries – to create a new green jobs training programme.

Fortem close in on the green skills gap

Fortem’s Retrofit Access Programme is a new pathway for green skills

Working with TPAS to enhance Fortem's customer service

Fortem has undertaken enhanced training with the tenant engagement specialists (TPAS)

Town & Country Housing Repairs reimagine their approach to damp and mould

The Fortem and Town & Country Housing joint venture have revolutionised the way damp and mould issues are managed

Leigh Garbutt reflects on Fortem's journey to develop lifelong skills

Head of social value at Fortem, Leigh Garbutt reflects on their Pathways4Life programme

Fortem aim to build a better future for women in construction

Mel Simon, head of safety, health and environment reflects on her career to date and provides tips for women who want to get into construction

Orbit's social value certified by HACT

An audit has confirmed that Orbit has met data quality standards and correctly calculated the social value of projects and activities in the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22

Market leader in home life safety launches bespoke training for electrical distributors

Aico’s "Expert Distributor Training" course is made specifically for electrical distributors to provide an in-depth understanding of industry standards, regulations, and legislation