Fire detection and life safety specialist, Hispec, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a leading manufacturer of remote technologies for essential building services, to enable social housing providers to proactively monitor and manage fire safety across their entire property portfolio.
The strategic new partnership enables the integration of Hispec’s leading portfolio of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) detection solutions with Vericon’s intelligent monitoring platform, providing landlords with a proactive approach to managing fire safety across their housing stock while supporting compliance and regulatory requirements.
Through Vericon’s intuitive and user-friendly online platform, which is equipped with AI analytics and machine learning, landlords can access real-time, live data on property conditions. The platform also provides landlords with instant notifications and actionable insights, meaning any potential issues can be addressed as soon as they arise, which in turn means emergencies can be prevented before they happen.
For social housing providers, automated reporting through the dashboard makes oversight of property conditions effortless, streamlining processes and eliminating the need for manual checks and time-consuming paperwork. For residents, proactive 24/7 monitoring means enhanced fire safety protection.
Bernard Cook, Managing Director at Vericon Systems, says the partnership represents a new era in proactive fire safety for social housing: “Until now, managing fire and carbon monoxide safety within social housing has often relied on scheduled inspections, and hoping nothing goes wrong in between. But as the risks have grown, so has the need for a smarter, more proactive solutions.
“By integrating Hispec’s leading detection technology with our intelligent, data-driven monitoring platform, together we’re empowering housing providers to move beyond basic, box-ticking safety compliance. With real-time visibility and insights of property conditions, as well as instant alerts to any potential fire risks, landlords can help deliver greater peace of mind for their residents.”
Chris Loughlin, Managing Director at Hispec, added: “We’re passionate about innovation and enhancing fire safety across the UK. This partnership with Vericon will allow us to bring our reliable detection technology into a smart, connected and truly integrated ecosystem that’s built for the future of property management. Exception alerts, compliance visibility, and actionable insights are now unified in a single dashboard – giving users confidence that every fire and CO detection device is monitored, functional and fully compliant.”
For more information, visit https://vericonsystems.com/hispec-partnership/.
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Vericon Systems
Our solutions aim to address key challenges faced in the social housing sector, such as monitoring and controlling energy usage, ensuring resident safety, and improving maintenance and repair processes. Our value lies in our ability to empower social housing providers with real-time data and insights, enabling evidence-based decision-making and proactive service delivery. By leveraging our IoT platform and advanced analytics, we offer a comprehensive solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and ultimately improves the lives of social housing residents.
