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Use Data to stop Firefighting and start Forecasting

02/03/2025

Matt Chenery,  

HousingAI

For too long, social housing has been a sector built on reaction. Leaky roofs, damp and mould, fuel poverty—problems are typically addressed only when tenants raise the alarm. But what if housing providers could predict these issues before they escalate? What if, instead of waiting for a desperate phone call, landlords could intervene early and prevent a crisis altogether? 

That’s the power of data when used effectively. In a conversation with Tom Davie, Head of Data Insight at iOpt, we explored how digital sensors, real-time monitoring, and smart analysis are already changing how homes are managed. And crucially, how data is helping to prioritise people, not just properties. 

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