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Plus Dane Housing, a social housing group managing over 13,000 homes across Cheshire and Merseyside, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the living conditions of its tenants. Through a new collaboration with Vericon Systems, Plus Dane is leveraging intelligent remote monitoring and management technology to address and prevent the harmful effects of damp and mould in its estate.
Plus Dane Housing is not just about providing homes; it’s about creating supportive environments where residents can live comfortably. This mission has led to the installation of Vericon’s Surveyor Cube system, a cutting-edge solution designed specifically to identify and mitigate the root causes of damp and mould issues within properties.
The Surveyor Cube system integrates Vericon’s plug-and-play boiler control module (BCM) with MultiDOT temperature and humidity level sensors. These components can be swiftly and easily installed throughout each property in mere minutes, requiring no specialist knowledge or tools. This ease of installation ensures minimal disruption while providing maximum impact.
One of the standout features of the Vericon system is its dedicated online portal. This platform enables Plus Dane to monitor and manage the environmental conditions of every home remotely. By instantly viewing and analyzing data on temperature and humidity levels, Plus Dane can proactively address issues before they escalate into significant problems.
Chris Roberts, Sustainability Manager at Plus Dane Housing, highlights the immediate benefits of this technology:
“Although the Vericon system has only been live for a matter of months, we are already seeing positive results,” he says. “With the ability to proactively monitor, manage, and evaluate humidity levels within our properties, we can prevent the build-up of damp and mould and all of the problems they bring. Vericon’s ongoing service and support has been first class.”
The collaboration between Plus Dane Housing and Vericon Systems exemplifies how the appropriate use of technology can significantly improve residents’ welfare.
Bernard Cook, Managing Director at Vericon Systems, underscores the importance of this integration:
“The integration of connected technology for detecting damp and mould can play a vital role in improving the living conditions of residents and in demonstrating a landlord’s commitment to best practice.”
The advantages of connected technology for social housing providers are manifold. From enhancing efficiency and achieving cost savings to ensuring the well-being of residents, the benefits are clear and compelling.
Plus Dane Housing’s partnership with Vericon Systems showcases a proactive approach to maintaining healthy living environments for social housing residents. By embracing intelligent remote monitoring and management technology, Plus Dane is setting a benchmark for other housing providers to follow, demonstrating that innovation and care can go hand in hand to create better living conditions for all.
For more information about how Vericon’s damp & mould monitoring products can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
In today’s technologically advanced world, power monitoring has become an essential aspect of building management. From ensuring energy efficiency to preventing costly downtimes, power monitoring provides a comprehensive solution for managing and optimising energy usage. This is especially crucial in UK social housing, where efficient energy use can significantly impact the quality of life for residents.
Whether dealing with older housing stock or new builds, implementing power monitoring systems is vital for maintaining and improving living conditions.
Power monitoring involves the continuous tracking and analysis of electrical energy usage within a building or housing complex. It can utilize power meters and sensors to measure voltage, current, and other electrical parameters. These components work together to provide detailed insights into energy consumption patterns, helping to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Vericon’s PowerSense offers comprehensive energy usage monitoring that is both connected and agnostic, making it a versatile solution for various housing setups, including older housing stock and new builds.
Power monitoring helps identify areas of energy wastage, allowing housing managers to implement strategies to optimize energy usage. By analyzing power consumption data, inefficiencies can be pinpointed and corrected, leading to significant energy savings.
Reducing energy consumption directly translates to lower utility bills. Additionally, power monitoring can prevent equipment failures by identifying irregularities in energy usage, thereby avoiding costly repairs and downtime. For social housing, these savings can be reinvested in other essential services.
With real-time data from power monitoring systems, potential electrical issues can be predicted and addressed before they escalate. This proactive approach to maintenance ensures the longevity and reliability of electrical systems, reducing the likelihood of outages that could disrupt residents’ lives.
Improved energy consumption through power monitoring significantly contributes to decarbonisation efforts. By identifying and eliminating energy inefficiencies, housing providers can reduce the carbon footprint of their properties. This aligns with the UK’s broader goals of achieving net-zero emissions and promoting sustainability.
Many social housing units in the UK consist of older buildings that may have outdated electrical systems. Power monitoring can help identify and address inefficiencies in these older systems, ensuring that they operate more efficiently and safely.
In new builds, power monitoring can be integrated from the outset to ensure optimal energy usage. This proactive approach helps in maintaining energy efficiency and reducing long-term operational costs.
Residents in social housing can benefit from power monitoring by improving energy efficiency and reducing utility bills. Smart home technologies that integrate power monitoring can provide real-time feedback on energy usage, empowering residents to make informed decisions about their energy consumption.
Ensuring uninterrupted power supply in community centers, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure within social housing complexes is vital. Power monitoring ensures these facilities operate smoothly by detecting and addressing potential power issues promptly.
Housing providers can monitor a full portfolio of homes through a single portal. This centralised management system allows for a holistic view of energy consumption across multiple properties, making it easier to identify patterns, address inefficiencies, and implement energy-saving measures on a broader scale.
Residents benefit from reduced utility bills and more reliable services. By identifying and addressing energy inefficiencies, housing providers can ensure that residents have access to consistent heating, lighting, and other essential services without unexpected interruptions.
Vericon’s PowerSense also aids in monitoring future heating systems as the industry transitions away from gas-fired boilers, ensuring residents continue to receive efficient and sustainable heating solutions.
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies is set to revolutionise power monitoring. Advanced sensors and analytics will provide even more granular insights into energy consumption. These technologies facilitate real-time monitoring and control, allowing for immediate adjustments to optimise energy usage.
Vericon’s smart technologies, such as the HomeHub App, offer features like direct communication with residents and real-time monitoring, enhancing the overall effectiveness of power monitoring systems.
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technologies is set to revolutionise power monitoring. Advanced sensors and analytics will provide even more granular insights into energy consumption. These technologies facilitate real-time monitoring and control, allowing for immediate adjustments to optimise energy usage.
Vericon’s smart technologies, such as the HomeHub App, offer features like direct communication with residents and real-time monitoring, enhancing the overall effectiveness of power monitoring systems.
Power monitoring is not just a luxury but a necessity in today’s energy-conscious world. By adopting power monitoring solutions, housing managers can enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the smooth operation of their facilities.
Improved energy consumption through power monitoring plays a crucial role in decarbonisation efforts, supporting the UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. The ability to monitor a full portfolio of homes through a single portal further simplifies management and maximises efficiency.
Embracing these technologies will pave the way for more sustainable and efficient building management practices, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.
For more information about how Vericon’s power monitoring products can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
Ensuring the safety and compliance of emergency lighting in social housing properties is a critical responsibility for landlords. Traditional testing methods can be cumbersome, costly, and time-consuming. However, Vericon Systems offers an innovative solution to streamline this process, making it more efficient and reliable with our EmeRed device.
All landlords have a statutory requirement to ensure the emergency lights within a property are operational and capable of illuminating an area for three hours according to BS5266. This is essential to guarantee that residents can safely exit a building or that emergency services can enter during a crisis.
The EmeRed device is a retrofittable product designed to carry out all statutory testing requirements under BS5266, BS50172, and other relevant standards. Once installed within an existing emergency luminaire or pre-installed in a new fitting, the EmeRed device automates the testing process for the next 10 years.
With a return on investment of under two years, EmeRed significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional testing methods.
EmeRed conducts monthly operational “flick” tests and an annual three-hour drain down test, simulating a loss of power and ensuring the battery’s capacity is sufficient.
The system prepares monthly compliance reports and stores them for convenient downloading. Exception reporting ensures that the electrical team is notified only when a light requires attention.
Unlike traditional methods, EmeRed tests lights individually, ensuring that no adjacent lights are tested within 36 hours of each other, thus never leaving an area at risk.
The commissioning process for EmeRed is straightforward. An electrician follows a simple three-step app-based process, creating an accurate asset schedule and confirming the electrical works are correct. This includes capturing essential details such as lamp type, battery type and capacity, and inverter type.
Traditional emergency light testing methods often involve isolating the permanent live supply to a complete lighting circuit, which can leave an area without emergency lighting for 24-36 hours. EmeRed’s individual light testing approach ensures continuous coverage and eliminates the need for additional risk mitigation measures such as supplying torches or manning corridors.
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Heating system failures are not only a major source of tenant complaints but also contribute significantly to reactive maintenance expenses. As such, social housing providers must adopt innovative strategies to optimise heating management, improve efficiency, and ensure reliable performance. Let’s explore traditional gas boiler monitoring and how social housing providers can leverage advanced solutions from Vericon Systems to achieve these goals.
Heating and hot water system failures account for the highest share of reactive maintenance expenses in social housing. These failures are disruptive, costly, and generate the most complaints from tenants. The traditional approach to boiler maintenance, which relies heavily on reactive repairs following a failure, is inefficient and often results in prolonged periods of discomfort for tenants.
Monitoring the health of a boiler enables maintenance providers to shift from a reactive to a proactive maintenance approach. By leveraging advanced monitoring solutions, maintenance teams can remotely manage issues, dispatch engineers proactively, and schedule preventive maintenance. This integrated planned and preventative maintenance program not only reduces downtime but also extends the lifespan of the boiler, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved tenant satisfaction.
Vericon Systems offers innovative boiler and air source heat pump monitoring products designed to meet the unique needs of social housing providers. Our BCM (Boiler Control Module) and other monitoring solutions provide real-time insights into the health and performance of heating systems, allowing for timely interventions and efficient management.
Enables maintenance teams to monitor the health and performance of boilers remotely, reducing the need for on-site visits.
Allows for the early detection of potential issues, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing the likelihood of system failures.
Provides valuable data on boiler performance, helping maintenance teams make informed decisions and optimise heating management.
Reduces reactive maintenance expenses and extends the lifespan of heating systems, leading to significant cost savings.
Optimising heating management is essential to improving efficiency and ensuring reliable performance. By adopting advanced boiler monitoring solutions from Vericon, social housing providers can transition to a proactive maintenance approach, reduce downtime, and enhance tenant satisfaction.
Investing in these innovative products not only addresses the immediate challenges of heating system failures but also paves the way for a more efficient and cost-effective future.
For more information about how Vericon’s boiler monitoring can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
As housing providers strive to meet the evolving needs of residents while adhering to regulatory standards, the adoption of innovative technologies becomes crucial. One such technology that is revolutionising the sector is the installation of air source heat pumps, particularly when integrated with comprehensive performance monitoring.
Airsource heat pumps (ASHP) offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating systems. They extract heat from the air outside and use it to heat homes, significantly reducing carbon footprints and energy costs. However, to maximise their efficiency, consistent monitoring and proactive maintenance are essential. This is where Vericon Systems steps in with its advanced software and hardware solutions.
Vericon’s monitoring solutions provide housing providers with real-time insights into the performance and efficiency of ASHPs. By utilising advanced data analytics and AI-driven algorithms, Vericon enables proactive management of heating systems. This not only optimises energy usage but also enhances the overall resident experience by ensuring consistent and reliable heating.
One of the standout features of Vericon’s monitoring system is its ability to generate proactive maintenance alerts. By analysing data patterns, the system can predict potential issues before they escalate, allowing for timely intervention. This reduces the risk of system failures and minimises downtime, ensuring residents are not left without heating during critical times.
Vericon’s solutions include comprehensive risk management tools. These tools help identify properties at risk of fuel poverty by monitoring room temperatures and energy usage. By flagging these risks early, housing providers can take necessary actions to support vulnerable residents.
Vericon’s solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Our hardware can be taken off a traditional gas boiler and installed directly onto the new ASHP. This agnostic approach ensures that housing providers can adopt the technology without overhauling their current systems. Once integrated, the system autonomously intervenes based on the insights generated, delivering actionable intelligence that enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs.
A unique feature of Vericon’s ASHP monitoring system is the booster notification icon on the touch screen interface. This feature informs residents when the booster heater is being used, empowering them to manage their energy consumption more effectively. Such engagement not only fosters a sense of responsibility among residents but also contributes to overall energy conservation efforts.
Vericon is committed to continuous development and innovation. The in-house development team is constantly working on expanding the system’s capabilities.
Further enhancements include other future heating options like hydrogen boiler monitoring, ensuring the system remains at the forefront of technology and continues to deliver unparalleled benefits.
Compliance and competency validation are integral to maintaining high standards in social housing. Vericon’s system includes an audit trail that details all user-system interactions, ensuring transparency and accountability. Additionally, the system records engineer details through QR code scans, which can be cross-referenced with training records to validate that only suitably qualified engineers are performing repairs.
Adopting Vericon’s air source heat pump monitoring solutions presents a transformative opportunity for social housing providers. By unlocking real-time insights, enabling proactive maintenance, and fostering resident engagement, Vericon helps providers optimise efficiency and sustainability.
With continuous development and a commitment to innovation, Vericon stands out as the ideal partner for housing providers looking to enhance their operations and improve the resident experience.
For more information about how Vericon’s heating monitoring products can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]