New Homes Matter. So Do Existing Ones.
By Jon Crosby, Managing Director, Trail Group Walking around the Housing Community Summit in Liverpool last week, there was plenty of optimism about the future of social housing. But there was also a recurring theme running through many of the conversations. How do we build the homes the country desperately needs while continuing to invest […]
Trail Group Welcomes Stephan Coetzee as Operations Director
Trail Group is delighted to welcome Stephan Coetzee to the business as our new Operations Director. Stephan brings extensive experience in operational leadership, project delivery and planned works, having held senior positions across the construction and property sectors. His appointment further strengthens Trail Group’s senior leadership team as we continue to grow across our core […]
Trail Team Completes the Three Peaks Challenge
What a challenge. What a team. And what an incredible result. Eight members of the Trail Group team took on the Three Peaks Challenge, tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just 24 hours to raise money for Family Matters, Trail Group’s Charity of the Year. The challenge got off to a slightly more […]
The Compliance Gap: Why Completing the Work Isn’t Enough
By Jon Crosby, Managing Director, Trail Group For a long time, compliance programmes have largely been measured by completion. Was the fire door inspected? Was the EICR completed? Was the fire stopping installed correctly? Was the remedial action closed? All of those things still matter. But I think there is another question that housing providers […]
Trail Group Announces Family Matters as Charity of the Year
We’re proud to announce that Family Matters has been chosen as Trail Group’s Charity of the Year, marking the beginning of a new partnership that will see our team come together to raise funds and awareness for an incredibly important cause. Family Matters provides free and confidential support to survivors of sexual abuse and rape […]
The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple Contractors
For housing associations, local authorities and organisations responsible for complex property portfolios, managing multiple contractors can quickly become part of everyday life. One contractor delivers fire safety works. Another looks after electrical compliance. A separate team handles planned maintenance, construction or refurbishment, while security may sit with another provider altogether. On paper, appointing specialist contractors […]
Trail Group Appointed to Homes England’s Interim Measures Alarm Fund Supplier Panel
Trail Group has been appointed to the Homes England Interim Measures Alarm Fund (IMAF) Supplier Panel, enabling us to support building owners, housing providers and managing agents delivering Government-funded fire safety improvements across England. Our appointment means Trail Group is now one of a select group of third-party accredited specialist contractors eligible to design, install […]
Awaab’s Law: Is Your Housing Stock Ready?
How Trail Group is supporting housing providers to tackle damp, mould and property condition through proactive planned maintenance The introduction of Awaab’s Law marks one of the most significant changes to social housing legislation in recent years. Introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, the legislation places clear legal responsibilities on social landlords […]
The Hidden Cost of Ageing Fire Alarm Systems in Schools and Universities
By Andrew Edwards, Fire and Security Director, Trail Group Fire safety is fundamental to every educational environment. From primary schools and secondary academies to colleges and universities, fire detection and alarm systems play a critical role in protecting students, staff, visitors and valuable facilities. Yet many education providers continue to rely on fire alarm systems […]
HHSRS Has Changed, Is Your Compliance Data Ready?
By Jon Crosby, Managing Director, Trail Group Every so often, a change in legislation comes along that doesn’t fundamentally alter the law, but it changes the way an entire sector thinks about compliance. The revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) guidance is one of those moments. The legal responsibilities placed on landlords under […]