Aico is delighted to announce Bromford Flagship as the winner of its Smart Social Spaces competition, winning the technology to fit ten properties with Aico’s award-winning home life safety systems. This initiative marks an important step in Bromford Flagship’s mission to enhance resident safety, reduce maintenance visits, and improve overall well-being.
The prize includes a suite of award-winning home life safety and environmental monitoring equipment, including Aico’s Gateway, 3000 Series alarms, and Environmental Sensors. The systems will offer comprehensive protection and life safety monitoring capabilities, ensuring Bromford Flagship’s residents can live in safer and healthier homes.
The competition was open to members of Aico’s SHPN Network. After several entries, it was evident that Bromford Flagship’s entry focused on their aims to invest in the safety and improve the energy efficiency of their properties, aiming to reach at least a C rating by 2028. In addition, Bromford Flagship wanted to utilise Aico’s technology to tackle asset management, compliance, disrepair, fuel poverty and improving resident health and wellbeing.
Bromford Flagship plan to use the pilot installations to target properties with electric heating systems, aiming to reduce the frequency of annual visits to residents by enabling remote monitoring through the Gateway. In addition, the Environmental Sensors will play a critical role in improving the living conditions of residents by providing valuable data on temperature, humidity, and air quality.
By addressing environmental factors that influence health and comfort, Bromford is committed to promoting the long-term well-being of its residents.
Paul House, M&E Programme Manager Electrical at Bromford, commented, “We are thrilled to have won this competition and to partner with Aico on this exciting project. This initiative aligns perfectly with our customer obsession goals, and will enhance the safety, comfort, and sustainability of our homes allowing our customers to thrive. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our customers lives.”
Aico’s HomeLINK Environmental Sensors connect to the Gateway, providing valuable real- time data on temperature, humidity, and air quality, which are then analysed to identify properties at increased risk of developing damp and mould.
This proactive monitoring allows for early intervention, preventing any issues from escalating. A key feature of HomeLINK technology is its ability to differentiate between environmental and structural causes of damp and mould through their “Signature of Mould” technology. This distinction enables targeted solutions, whether addressing ventilation problems or underlying structural issues. Landlords and property managers gain access to comprehensive data and analytics through the HomeLINK platform, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient management of damp and mould concerns.
The pilot installations represent a forward-thinking approach to housing management, leveraging smart technology to improve operational efficiency while prioritising the health and safety of residents.
Peter Price-Higgott, Relationship Manager for Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Avon, commented, “Congratulations to Bromford for winning the Smart Social Spaces competition! We’re eager to support the team as they integrate IoT into their housing stock and continue our collaboration. We look forward to seeing the outcomes of the pilot scheme and the positive impact it will have on their residents.”
To learn more about Aico’s HomeLINK Connected Home Solution, visit www.aico.co.uk/homelink
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The European market leader in home life safety
Aico, an Ei Company, are the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home, the cornerstone of which is delivering education, quality, service and innovation. In 2020, Aico expanded their Connected Home offering with the acquisition of leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, HomeLINK. HomeLINK leverages cutting edge smart home integration and analytics technologies, providing a complementary platform to present a synergistic approach to IoT.
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