Repairs and maintenance

  1. image-Communal-area-square-IH.jpg Communal area and block inspections – what you need to know

    It's vital that communal areas are safe and secure – for residents, contractors and the public. Very often this rests with non-technical staff who are tasked with carrying out inspections.
  2. image-Condensation-damp-and-mould-square-IH.jpg Damp: Condensation, damp and mould – causes, cures and the courts

    This revised and updated condensation, damp and mould workshop builds on the enthusiastically received format previously delivered both in-house and at public training events across the length and breadth of the UK.
  3. image-Damp-diagnostic-tools-IH.jpg Damp: Introduction to damp diagnostic tools and equipment – how to make best use of them – one-day course

    Too often staff are provided with tools and equipment but without appropriate training. Many end up “self-taught” relying on complicated manuals and failing to appreciate all the features and functions.
  4. image-Intro-to-housing-management-square-IH.jpg Housing management – an introduction

    If you ever wondered what housing management was all about – read on. This is the course you’ve been looking for.
  5. image-Intro to plumbing square IH.jpg Plumbing: The basics of plumbing, waste and drainage for non-technical staff

    Plumbing and drainage systems are a fundamental part of property maintenance. Understanding how they work is essential for any effective repairs service.
  6. image-Procurement-and-contract-management-square-IH.jpg Procurement and contract management

    Achieve excellence through your contracts and achieve value for money
  7. image-Property-and-site-inspection-square-IH.jpg Property and site inspection for non-technical staff

    Non-technical staff are increasingly being asked to undertake inspections of void and tenanted properties. This course will provide guidance on how to do them effectively, with a focus on the customer perspective.
  8. image-Common-building-defects-and-failures-square-IH.jpg Repairs – common building defects and failures for technical and non-technical staff

    Get up to speed with common building defects and failures and best practice. Learn how to diagnose defects effectively, offer appropriate advice and apply the most effective remedial measure(s) to resolve them.

  9. image-Repairs-diagnostic-questioning-square-IH.jpg Repairs diagnostic questioning – a masterclass for non-technical housing officers

    An essential course for all front line repairs handlers and organisations striving for excellence in repairs reporting. This session will consider the effective handling of repair requests across the top 50+ most recognised and commonly reported housing repairs
  10. image-Repairs-–-maintenenance,-scheduling-of-rate-square-IH.jpg Repairs – maintenance, schedules of rates and ordering repairs for non-technical staff

    In these economically challenging times we’re all looking at ways of reducing costs without sacrificing quality. Achieving value for money is a key priority and repairs and maintenance is a high cost area for all organisations. Incremental improvements can save significant amounts of money.
  11. image-Unlocking-construction-square-IH.jpg Repairs – Unlocking construction - basic techniques for non-technical staff

    This is a highly interactive, one-day course for all non-technical staff who would like to improve their knowledge and raise their confidence when dealing with contractors, technical staff and customers regarding construction and maintenance issues.
  12. image-Right-first-time-square-IH.jpg Repairs reporting – Getting it 'right first time'

    Achieving excellence in repairs reporting and diagnostics for frontline officers
  13. image-Void-repairs-masterclass-square-IH.jpg Void repairs masterclass – avoid empty promises

    Getting an empty property repaired and let isn’t as simple as it sounds. Many organisations struggle with getting the basics right – managing the process effectively, minimising void rental loss, turning around voids quickly and minimising refusals.