Over 55 Verified Projects

Proven Outcomes Across the UK Social Housing Sector

Explore how local authorities, housing associations, and national contractors partner with ARK Consultancy to overcome regulatory intervention, manage complex assets, and implement lasting operational change.

Equans training session on Awaab's Law damp and mould triage
Awaab's Law Compliance

Equans: Operationalising Damp & Mould Timelines

Major national repairs contractor Equans engaged ARK to prepare its operational teams for the legal responsibilities of Awaab’s Law. ARK designed technical triage protocols, field diagnosis guides, and staff training modules ensuring swift remediation within statutory timescales.

Verified Result: Standardised hazard triage across thousands of properties and reduced repeat disrepair claims.
Neil Cox supporting Birmingham City Council Asset Management
Strategic Interim Resourcing

Birmingham City Council: Asset Management Turnaround

During a period of profound restructuring, Birmingham City Council engaged Senior Interim Neil Cox through ARK. Over a two-year deployment, Neil led the council’s asset management division, restructured underperforming contractor agreements, and enhanced internal team culture.

Endorsement: "Neil’s strategic clarity and integrity reshaped our team culture." — Wayne Davies, Director of Asset Management.
Strategic Governance review for Albyn Housing Association
Governance & Due Diligence

Albyn Housing Society: Constitutional Partnership Review

Albyn required robust external governance and risk due diligence regarding a potential Scottish constitutional partnership. ARK deployed its '3 Perspectives' team, combining tenant voice, operational viability, and regulator scrutiny under former SHR Director Ian Brennan.

Verified Result: Comprehensive board assurance and transparent risk alignment satisfying Scottish Housing Regulator standards.
Soha Housing in-house repairs setup
Direct Labour Organisations (DLO)

Soha Housing: Insourcing the Responsive Repairs Service

South Oxfordshire-based Soha Housing sought to exit an underperforming outsourced contractor model. ARK advised on business case formulation, depot logistics, operative recruitment, and successfully matched an interim expert followed by the permanent Managing Director.

Endorsement: "ARK’s interim was invaluable in setting up our in-house repairs company." — Andy Tollett, Soha Housing.
Watmos Community Homes tower block investments
Building Safety & Tower Blocks

Watmos Community Homes: High-Rise Investment Strategy

ARK placed Paul as Interim Assets Director and delivered an exhaustive review of 21 multi-occupied residential tower blocks. The work covered Fire Safety compartmentation, Golden Thread compliance, and Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) grant execution.

Endorsement: "Paul’s appointment and strategic tower advice gave our board total confidence." — Kul Bains, CEO.
YMCA Black Country stock condition surveys
Field Stock Condition Surveys

YMCA Black Country: 100% Stock Condition Validation

ARK surveyors conducted 100% property stock condition surveys across supported housing schemes. Data was mapped into 30 AMP to eliminate budget peaks and provide immediate clarity for executive capital planning.

Endorsement: "30 AMP provided essential clarity that immediately informed our asset strategy." — Sally Cowan, Chief Officer Places.
Net Zero Development

Brentwood Borough Council: 185 Zero-Carbon Council Homes

Provided technical, financial viability, and governance advisory to support the council in developing an ambitious 185-home zero-carbon development pipeline. Evaluated Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and green grant opportunities.

Verified Result: Homes England compliant viability model approved for construction delivery.
Resident Co-Design

Red Kite Community Housing: Tenant-Informed Strategy

ARK worked closely with Red Kite’s executive team and tenant panels to formulate an evidence-based development and regeneration strategy aligned with consumer standards and tenant priorities.

Endorsement: "ARK articulated our development strategy with genuine tenant involvement." — Mark Haines, Assistant Director.
Service Restructure

Gentoo Group: Property Services Compliance Review

Conducted an extensive review and operational restructuring across property compliance, safety management systems, and front-line service delivery for Sunderland-based Gentoo Group.

Verified Result: Streamlined contractor governance and improved TSM customer satisfaction indicators.

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