Raising the roof
By Yorkshire Housing
Raising the roofJun 15, 2021
Building homes fit for the future
In this episode of Raising the roof, we zoom in on modern methods of construction (MMC) and how they could help solve both the climate and housing crisis.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Rosie Toogood, CEO at Legal & General (L&G) Modular Homes, and our Executive Director Growth and Assets, Andy Gamble.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
The power of brand
In this episode of Raising the roof we focus on the importance of branding and getting your messaging right.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Asif Choudry, Sales and Marketing Director at Resource, and Matt Button, Co-Founder of DS.Emotion.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
Tackling climate change together: The importance of customer engagement
In this episode of Raising the roof, we look at how we get customers on board with retrofitting and take them with us on the journey to net-zero.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Tracy Harrison, Chief Executive of the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC), Andy Paice, Tenants' Climate Jury Lead at Shared Future CIC, and Terry Tasker, Yorkshire Housing customer and NHC Tenants' Climate Jury member.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
The future of homes (part 2): The role of shared ownership
In this episode of Raising the roof we zoom in on shared ownership and look at how it's changing the housing market.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Amy Nettleton, Assistant director of development - sales and marketing at Aster Group and Sally Lynch, Head of sales at Space Homes.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
The future of homes (part 1): Homes of the 1950s or 2020s?
In this episode of Raising the roof we chat about how we're currently using innovation in social housing and looking ahead, what the homes of the future could look like.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Paul Taylor, Innovator coach at Bromford, and Darren Williams, Lead innovator here at Yorkshire Housing.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
Housing & me: A Mayor's view
In this special bonus episode of Raising the roof we take a close look at housing in West Yorkshire and how we can work together to better our homes and communities.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Helen Lennon, Chief Executive at Connect Housing and Chair of the West Yorkshire Housing Partnership.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
Disruption and digital
In this episode of Raising the roof we look at all things innovation, exploring the challenges the housing sector faces and how we can learn from other sectors.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Ian Wright, CEO at Disruptive Innovators Network, and Steve Thorlby-Coy, Head of ICT here at Yorkshire Housing.
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
The Martini Principle
In this episode of Raising the roof we take on the future of the work debate. Our chat is centered around the 'Martini Principle' and the idea of working any time, any place, anywhere post-pandemic. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Yvonne Castle, CEO at Johnnie Johnson Housing, Jenny Hill, Director & Head of Commercial Interior Designer at Ingo Interiors, and Nina Evison, Head of People at Yorkshire Housing.
Links to useful resources linked to this episode:
Forget the office: social landlords should adopt the 'Martini principle' and work anytime, anyplace, anywhere - article by Nick Atkin
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Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing
Emerging from lockdown: The things to look out for
In this episode of Raising the roof we reflect on the impact Covid-19 has had on our personal and work lives. We also look to the future and at what we can expect in the months ahead as we emerge from lockdown. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Andy Davies, Clinical Chief Officer at NHS Warrington and Halton CCGs, and Charlie Norman, Group Chief Executive at Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long-Term in a Short-Term World by Roman Krznaric.
Find us:
Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing