Aico, in partnership with Trowers & Hamlins, has concluded its Social Housing Professionals Network (SHPN) Roadshow for 2025.
According to a company statement, the roadshow was a nationwide initiative that brought together housing professionals from across the UK. They discussed the pressing challenges and innovations shaping the future of social housing, it cited.
The roadshow made 16 stops, including Stoke, Manchester, Belfast, Dundee, London, Bristol and Cardiff. In total, over 1,000 people and 400 organisations across the UK attended.
Aico noted that each session featured presentations and breakout discussions. These focussed on upcoming housing legislation, a region-specific overview, data strategies and future-proofing homes.
The company statement added that Trowers & Hamlins brought insights to help housing professionals gain a deeper understanding of the legal landscape and its implications for their operations. The law firm’s in-depth understanding of disrepair issues and fire safety compliance placed it in the appropriate position to assist the attendees in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, it said.
During the roadshows, Yetunde Dania, Dorota Pawlowski and Faye Craggs of Trowers & Hamlins, delivered presentations on the recent developments in housing conditions claims, as well as updates on Awaab’s Law.
Faye Craggs, senior associate for Trowers & Hamlins, said: “Aico have been ahead of the game for a long time. People now are really seeing the benefit in what they do. When Awaab’s Law comes in October, it’s going to have a massive effect on the sector. It’s the first time that we’ve had timescales for investigating complaints.”
Aico facilitated discussions surrounding the use of actionable data and future technologies, including Aico’s Connected Home Solution. The company said its Connected Home Solution has combined domestic fire safety with environmental monitoring. This is to provide a remote monitoring platform where users can view data on the fire safety and environmental conditions of their homes, it noted.
The company stated that temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide level data can be used to monitor issues such as damp and mould. This allows housing professionals the ability to mitigate the risks before they become a cause for concern, it said.
Mike Scourfield, Damp, Mould & Condensation implementation manager for Aster, added: “The new law coming in is really forcing us to focus and not become complacent in the way we’re working. It’s making sure that we’re responding to items as they arise.”
To close each session, regional updates were presented by Aico’s relationship managers, which provided insight into legislation updates in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Evelyn Cleaton, events coordinator for Aico, who has been organising the events, said: “It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout of like-minded professionals at all 16 locations, all actively contributing to a great day. The energy and enthusiasm was great to see, and it was a powerful reminder of how valuable shared learning and discussion can be.”