Insights from the people shaping social housing today
Welcome to Meet the Experts, a series of interview-style videos that explore the key people, ideas, and innovations driving progress across Fortem and the wider social housing sector.
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Management Trainees Fireside Chat with Graham Dundas, CEO Willmott Dixon
The future of construction and property solutions depends on the talent we bring into it.
With skills shortages at an all time high, initiatives like our Pathways4Life programme are crucial for bringing in new people from diverse backgrounds into the social housing sector.
Watch as four of Fortem’s Management Trainees sit down with Graham Dundas, CEO of Willmott Dixon, our group company, for a fireside chat reflecting on their journeys so far.
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Reducing Fleet Costs, Cutting Carbon and Unlocking Flexibility Revenue
How do we electrify our fleet to support Fortem’s sustainability goal and reduce pollution in communities?
In this episode of the Powerverse Podcast, Steve Frost speaks with Tom Bloomfield, Head of Sustainability at Fortem, and a panel of experts to look at the challenges and practicalities of electrifying a fleet.
The panel discuss how data, connectivity, and AI are the key to simplifying your fleet operations, automating key processes & getting the visibility you need to report on the things that matter to all businesses.
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Retrofit, Data & Community: Mark Allen on Future-Proofing Housing
How do we retrofit homes to be sustainable, affordable, and truly comfortable for the people living in them?
In this episode of the Thrive in Construction Podcast, Darren Evans speaks with Mark Allen, Head of Technical Services at Fortem, about the challenges and opportunities in retrofitting social housing and delivering on the UK’s net zero commitments.
With decades of experience in retrofit, asset management, and technical strategy, Mark explores how to move beyond compliance and tick-box exercises to create homes where people thrive. He argues that the real conversation isn’t fabric first vs fabric fifth—but about finding the optimal retrofit strategy that balances energy efficiency, comfort, cost, and long-term asset value.