For us, innovation is much more than technology. We aim to embed creativity and fresh thinking into everything we do, providing real solutions to real problems – from how we could enhance the way we deliver services to our customers, to how we develop our neighbourhoods, improve our properties and support our people.
Innovation with purpose
Our Innovation Projects
Find out more information about some of our innovation projects below
- Innovation Project
Purrmetrix (Warmscore)
Using this technology in our homes to gather invaluable data that supports decision making on which properties to retrofit as part of LAD2 funded programmes.
- Innovation Project
A building information modelling (BIM) system, fit for the future
A proof of concept BIM system, bringing together offline assets, rich mapping and data layers to older buildings.
- Innovation Project
Realising the benefits of modern methods of construction (MMC)
We're a Board member of ‘Building Better’, a consortium of innovative housing associations.
- Innovation Project
Tackling the challenges of global urbanisation
We're social housing partners in Lancaster University's Future Places Centre (FPC) research on creating sustainable urban environments.
- Innovation Project
Letting the kit do the talking when it comes to thermal efficiency
Working with universities on a pioneering and successful project to challenge the way the energy efficiency of homes is evaluated.
- Innovation Project
Virtual Diagnostic Repairs
Trialling an ‘augmented reality’ video calling solution that will allow our Maintenance Technicians and Trade Operatives to be virtually present in a customer’s home.
- Innovation Project
Republic of Things Sensors
We are currently installing RoT sensors in some of our properties reporting disrepair.
Meet The Team
Even though everyone at Halton Housing has a role to play in innovation, Lee Reevell leads on innovation.
Lee Reevell
Lead Innovator
Lee drives the innovation strategy at Halton Housing by helping change how people think, behave, do business and learn using cutting edge innovation techniques.
Anthony Atherton
Innovation Analyst
Ant is Innovation Analyst working in our award-winning innovation team. He works on a variety of projects that challenge new ways of managing our homes, assessing new technologies and ways of working, particularly in the area of compliance and sustainability.
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Work with us!
We love to partner with like-minded innovative organisations on creative projects.