Esri (UK) Ltd becomes an SFHA Sector Associate
Esri UK has announced that it has joined SFHA as a Sector Associate.
Esri UK has announced that it has joined SFHA as a Sector Associate, marking a milestone in its commitment to fostering collaboration with housing associations and social housing providers across the UK.
Isabel Clouting, the Housing Solutions Lead at Esri UK, explains: "Our GIS-based Location Intelligence approach, fueled by data, maps, apps, and dashboards, lies at the core of transformative digital journeys within housing associations. We are excited to join SFHA as a Sector Associate and anticipate the opportunity to empower Scottish housing associations in delivering unparalleled value to their tenants and communities."
Esri UK's solutions provide a seamless operational view, enabling housing associations to transparently share information on assets and land responsibilities across their organisations. This collaborative approach supports in-depth analysis of key areas such as under occupancy, debt clusters, and underperforming assets.
The integration of Ordnance Survey and LandClan data into Esri's solution facilitates intelligent property development, ushering in sustainable housing designed for specific community needs. Overlay options encompass property types, access routes, land ownership, property demand, and demographics, facilitating the identification of suitable land for new developments that comply with regulations.
As the world grapples with environmental concerns, Esri UK’s partnership with LandClan provides data that aids housing associations in identifying properties falling short of target EPC ratings, thereby informing strategic plans for improvement. Additionally, housing associations are mapping green spaces and biodiversity to ensure universal access and showcase ongoing efforts to enhance the local environment.
One of the challenges faced by housing associations is the accurate collection and analysis of data while working remotely. Esri's mobile apps come to the rescue, minimising errors in data collection and facilitating real-time information sharing to central dashboards.
Esri stands ready to collaborate with Scottish housing associations in the following areas:
1. Community Management:
Ensure homes have access to essential services through digital surveys, with the capability to immediately share results with stakeholders.
2. Customer Services:
Foster an organisation-wide focus on service delivery, enabling real-time information sharing to create an agile and responsive workforce.
3. Better Decision Making:
Visualise all factors influencing decisions, utilising accurate and up-to-date information to support evidence-based decision-making.
4. Increasing Efficiency:
Focus resources where they are most needed, giving staff access to all necessary information and saving valuable time.
5. Compliance:
Enhance visibility of asset data, granting teams access to crucial health and safety information and categorizing assets based on risk factors.
6. Cost Savings:
Streamline internal processes, optimize workflows, and make informed decisions leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
7. Improving Customer Satisfaction:
Equip customer-facing staff with accurate information, allowing quick issue resolution and increasing transparency through self-reporting options. To embark on this transformative journey with Esri UK, visit esriuk.com/housing or reach out to Isabel Clouting at iclouting@esriuk.com.