27 Sep 2024

Shropshire-based home life safety expert Aico is now collaborating with The Guinness Partnership, one of the largest affordable housing providers in the UK. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the health, safety, and energy efficiency of properties across the South West of England through the implementation of Aico’s innovative HomeLINK environmental monitoring system.

The Guinness Partnership is committed to improve the living conditions and well-being of their residents by embracing advanced technology to monitor key environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels. By working with Aico, they will introduce smart sensors and data analytics to ensure proactive property maintenance and healthier environments for all residents.

Resident Education and Engagement

As part of the initiative, both Aico and The Guinness Partnership will engage with residents through educational sessions and workshops, ensuring they understand the system and its benefits, improving living conditions. This collaborative approach is key to achieving the partnership’s goals of improving efficiency, preventing health risks, and maintaining property safety.

This partnership represents a milestone in the use of technology within social housing

This partnership represents a milestone in the use of technology within social housing. By adopting Aico’s HomeLINK system, The Guinness Partnership is setting a new standard for proactive property management and resident well-being. The success of this initiative in the South West sets a precedent for future projects, showcasing the transformative power of innovative solutions to meet evolving social housing challenges.

Social housing sector

The success of this collaboration is also attributed to the leadership and expertise involved. Tim Lewry, Regional Head of Service at The Guinness Partnership, praised the partnership, saying: “Our collaboration with Aico on the HomeLINK system has been nothing short of exceptional. Steve Bulley’s expertise and dedication have been instrumental in making this project a reality. His influence in social housing across the UK cannot be overstated.”

Steve Bulley, Aico’s Regional Specification Manager for the Southwest, added: “It has been a privilege to collaborate with The Guinness Partnership on this ground breaking project. Their senior leadership team, including Tim Lewry, Richard Seager, Lee Annunziata, and Rob Privett, have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of their residents through innovative technology. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for the social housing sector.”