“Contract management” now available

 Dave Treanor, managing director of M3 Housing, led the reader's panel and managed production of the National Housing Federation's new guide to Contract Management. The book was jointly funded by the National Housing Maintenance Forum, and HAMMAR South West.

Repairs and maintenance are tenants' top priorities, and social housing providers will be judged and regulated according to the quality of their repairs and maintenance. Delivering a quality service at an affordable price is a challenge, and requires good contract management. 

The book explains how effective contract management begins with the way the contracts are drawn up and involves scoping, procurement and mobilisation as well as delivery.  This comprehensive guide provides a strategic approach to implementing each of these stages, providing sound practical advice.  It is essential reading for anyone involved in procuring or managing maintenance or development contracts, and is especially written for social landlords, including ALMOs, TMOs and local authorities.