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🎉 We're excited to announce that Longleigh Foundation has won the 'Commercial Collaboration of the Year' award at the ACO 2024 Annual Awards! 📄 This recognition highlights the collaboration between Altair and Longleigh Foundation, which resulted in a comprehensive report on the significant effects of inadequate floor coverings in social housing. You can read the final report here: https://lnkd.in/egBWD-ju ❤️ Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the award. We are proud to be driving meaningful change together! #award #winners #socialhousing #ukhousing #government #policies #floorcoverings #endfurniturepoverty #report #research

Meet Corneille Koppelaar, who will speak at our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme in October. Corné Koppelaar is a highly experienced international housing consultant who operates worldwide. He has specialised in developing, maintaining, and improving international relations in the area of housing. In his professional network, he has served a wide range of organisations like not-for-profit housing associations, for-profit housing companies (real estate funds, project developers etc.), and governments (on an international, national and local level). Over the past decade, he has been involved in a number of international research projects that were co-funded by the European Commission and that were mainly focused on improving energy efficiency in housing. We are looking forward to Corne's site visit to a mixed-income housing project that promotes social integration. If you would like further information on our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/etwuEXUi #AffordableHousing #SustainableDevelopment #EmergingEconomies #UrbanDevelopment #HousingForAll #ShafDB #SustainableCities #AfricanHousing #CapacityDevelopment #AfricanAfrican Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) #ShelterShelter Afrique Development Bank

❓ What is the human impact of living in a home with latent defects and incomplete works? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eku8A5WR 👉 Latent defects are a well-covered subject. Often the focus is building pathology, contract administration or commercial management. On occasion it can be a combination of all three. But what should we be focussing on? 💡 In this article, Kevin Harris, Director at Altair, reminds the reader of the human impact of living with latent defects and incomplete works in the home. Click here to read the article on the Altair website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eku8A5WR #latentdefects #ukhousing #localauthorities #property #socialhousing #housing #buildingsafety

Meet Natalie Daniels, who will speak at our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme in October. Natalie Daniels, the Greater London Authority’s Assistant Director of Housing, brings over nine years of senior leadership experience, advocating transformative change in the built environment. Trained in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, her expertise aligns with a commitment to urban development globally. Natalie has overseen successful regeneration projects in 15 countries, emphasising sustainable placemaking for equitable cities. Leading GLA’s affordable housing initiatives, she brings international insights to London. We are looking forward to hearing Natalie speak at our programme in October! If you would like further information on our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e8KiyXsC #Affordablehousing #Housingcrisis #GreaterLondonAuthority #regeneration #Housing #IntensiveAffordableHousing #Shelter Afrique Development Bank #African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) #Urban #SustainableDevelopment #EmergingEconomies #UrbanDevelopment #HousingForAll #ShafDB #SustainableCities #AfricanHousing #CapacityDevelopment

Funding is a major barrier when it comes to providing accessible and affordable homes for all income levels. Olu Olanrewaju - Director of Altair International, looks at the the critical role of funding in affordable housing projects, highlighting successful strategies in the UK, such as government grants and public-private partnerships, which have supported large-scale initiatives. In contrast, we see the greater challenges faced by African nations, where economic constraints, high financing costs, and limited government resources severely hinder the development of affordable housing solutions. Read the article in full on our website: https://lnkd.in/enZDi3Kn #Urban #SustainableDevelopment #EmergingEconomies #UrbanDevelopment #HousingForAll #ShafDB #SustainableCities #AfricanHousing

📢 Vacancy closing Monday 16th September. We are currently seeking a Director of Charities to join Altair. If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling role that will allow you to contribute to positive social change, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 💡 This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector while advancing their professional growth. The Director of Charities is a pivotal role within Altair and is a key part of our ambitious growth strategy. The charity sector is a key part of our growth strategy. 🔗 Visit our website to find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eaibbJSg #charities #charity #director #consultancy #recruitment #career #ukhousing #socialhousing #fundraising #remoteworking

🎙️ Coming soon - Altair and Multi Academy Trust Association (MATA)'s new podcast series, 'Where's your ed at?' The series, hosted by Dan Wilson - Director of Education, will take a look at some of the key topics and challenges within the education sector. Throughout the series, we are joined by numerous experts from the education sector who share their invaluable insights and experiences. This series is designed to provide: 👉 An enhanced understanding of best practices 👉 Professional development 👉 Knowledge dissemination 👉 Continuous improvement in educational standards. To ensure you never miss an episode, please register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/er7WE3mW #Podcast #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #BestPractices #AcademyTrusts #EducationalStandards

Is your organisation’s transformation journey at risk of unravelling? It’s not enough to simply craft a strong vision and strategy. The true challenge lies in ensuring that every change initiative is intricately linked to your organisation’s purpose — a concept known as the ‘golden thread.’ This alignment is essential in the housing sector, where thriving communities are at the core of our work, meaning our mission goes beyond mere numbers. Without it, even the most well-crafted plans risk unravelling. In our latest article, Kirsty Hickson 💚💙explores how to weave the golden thread throughout your organisation and drive meaningful, sustainable change. Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/dp6D3Sfw

Meet Dr. Muhammad Mustapha Gambo, PhD, who will speak at our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme in October. Dr. Gambo, Head of Policy, Research, and Partnerships at Shelter Afrique Development Bank is a leading expert in affordable housing and sustainable development. With extensive experience in consulting, lecturing, and strategic research, he provides innovative solutions to housing challenges in Africa. Dr. Gambo has successfully led key resource mobilisation and partnerships with government, private sector, and multilateral institutions. He holds a PhD in Real Estate and Facilities Management and has published widely on affordable housing and innovative financing techniques. We are looking forward to hearing him speak on 'The Opportunities and Challenges of Green Housing' as part of our programme in October! If you would like further information on our Intensive Affordable Housing Programme, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eYFWMcfF #AffordableHousing #Global #African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) #Altair #IntensiveAffordableHousingProgramme #Insight #Africa #Asia #Challenges #GreenHousing

Altair colleagues are looking forward to attending the first Housing Community Summit. With some great speaking sessions planned that we are pleased to be a part of, we are sure it will be a great event for all attending. 🎤 Don't miss Altair on Monday 9th September: 👉 Michael Appleby will be chairing the 'Digital transformation in action' panel discussion at 11:30 AM. 👉 Anne-Marie Bancroft will be speaking in a panel discussion on 'Excellent digital communications in housing' at 3:55 PM. We look forward to catching up with existing clients and contacts, and connecting with new ones. See you there! #HousingCommunitySummit #NHF #CIH #DigitalTransformation #Networking