Passionate about alleviating homelessness, addressing inequalities and adding value to individuals and organisations. A national strategic housing adviser, founder and chair of NhpDc, a thinktank of award winning consultants, procurement frameworks, building contractors, manufacturers, developers and funders. Implementing Best Practice sustainable zero carbon MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) systems used to build social/affordable housing, with LAs on public land. Reducing 70000 annual social housing shortfall, while increasing Social Values objectives in contract procurement, upskilling LAs and students on MMC and BIM (Building information Modeling) key to increased social housing delivery. A author, commentator and transformational speaker, working with Social Housing, landlords, developers and funders to deliver Smart Homes in Smart Cities through Change Management, JV partnerships and Turnkey leaseback MMC housing projects. Provide support in establishing SPV and WOCs using land or funding from HRA, GF, Private sources or Section 106 Allocations. "Delivering homes and places people chose to live work and play."Successfully been involved in delivering more than 5000 new homes to a value of more than £1 billion and sourced over £250m in grants from GLA, HCA, MCHLG and private source.Recent projects and placements include:* Coordinating a series of National MMC New Homes Best Practice Masterclasses-NhpDc* GLA LEAN (London Enterprise Adviser Network) Adviser linking 6th form and technical college students with work opportunities, specialising in the Built Environment sector. * Establishing a Local Authority MMC Housing delivery resource Hub - www.nhpdc.com* Initiating the establishment of a London wide MMC Affordable temporary housing company in partnership with GLA. * London and S/E Regions, HDN (Housing Diversity Network) mentor* Interim Development & Regeneration Strategic Housing Projects Manager – Council* New Build Development & Investment Planning Projects Manager - ALMO* Head of Sustainability & Biodiversity - Council* Property Services Manager - Council * Project Architect & Urban Designer - CouncilStrong focus on stakeholders involvement and promoting equality and diversity especially with underrepresented BAME and women. Experienced at applying value engineer to improving, quality speed and reducing cost.As a London/South East HDN regions mentor and a London Enterprise Adviser, with key focus for mentees seeking promotion to understand, "once you know who you are, you will better know who you can become."
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