Managed Services Innovation Forum
In today's fast-paced social housing sector, regulatory changes are happening at lightning speed, and the pressure to improve repairs and maintenance services is higher than ever.
At Travis Perkins Managed Services, we’re not just here to supply materials; we’re passionate about finding innovative ways to bring true value to our partners. That’s why we created the Innovation Forum, a space that connects housing providers with collaborative, forward-thinking solutions.
Find out moreConnecting Social Housing Providers and Materials Suppliers
The Innovation Forum connects social housing providers with leading suppliers on the market. What began as an internal discussion, bringing together six diverse product suppliers for engaging "speed dating" workshops, has transformed into a collaborative platform.
The Forum opens the door to emerging products, technologies, and practical solutions tailored to tackle the sector's unique daily challenges.
The Urgency of Practical Innovation
With key legislation like Awaab’s Law rolling out in England and Scotland, the need for responsive, high-quality maintenance has never been more critical. For us, innovation goes beyond merely adopting the latest technology. It’s about uncovering practical strategies that elevate service delivery, from smarter inventory management to selecting cost-effective, high-performance alternatives.
The Forum offers housing providers information about:
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The right products, materials and solutions
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Insights, and processes to meet regulatory demands
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Advise on how to minimise repair delays and manage costs effectively
Spotlight on Products & Ongoing Training
To keep the momentum going, we host an ongoing series of supplier briefings. Through our Product Spotlight initiative, we invite strategic suppliers to showcase their latest product offerings and their innovative features.
This proactive approach ensures that our customer-facing teams and branch networks are always equipped with knowledge about innovative alternatives.
After these reviews, we launch email communications that provide practical, informative content directly to our customers.