News from CHIC

New Podcast Series Launch: MMC – The Future of UK Housing or a Failed Experiment? The UK Government has set ambitious targets to build 300,000 new homes every year for their current term in office, with at least 25% using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). But why has MMC struggled to gain traction in the […]

With the government’s recent announcement that solar panels and low-carbon heating will become mandatory under the Future Homes Standard, the message is clear: the path to net zero for housing runs straight through our rooftops. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is not new. For decades, it has quietly proven itself as a reliable and low-maintenance source

What You Told Us in CHIC’s 2025 Stakeholder Survey By John Fisher, Chief Executive, on behalf of CHIC Each year at CHIC, we conduct a stakeholder survey to hear directly from our members and suppliers. This feedback is invaluable as it helps the senior management team and the board of directors understand what is working

We are pleased to share the success of the CHIC Charity Golf Day 2025, which took place on 2nd July at the Stratford Park Golf & Country Club. The event welcomed 21 teams from across our supply chain and proved to be an enjoyable and rewarding day.  While the competition on the course was friendly,

The CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2025 brought together leading voices from across the housing sector to consider current challenges and to explore how we should respond under the theme “Housing Matters Now.” Key sessions covered building safety, sustainability, procurement, social value and community engagement, with insights provided by experts and residents. Highlights included calls for

“Taking a long-term approach, but engaging early to maximise the benefits” Jackie Leonard, Head of Member Services (Wales) In a sector where demand is relentless and resources are finite, social housing leaders face a stark challenge: how do we make today’s decisions count for decades to come? Social housing continues to experience a swathe of

In the world of social housing, delivering planned maintenance can be a complex and time consuming process. With numerous properties, varied contractors and tight budgets, housing associations need smart systems that streamline procurement and offer clear oversight. That’s exactly where the CHIC Order Management System (COMS) delivers. Described by its creators as “the Amazon of

In 2018, CHIC commissioned a show house from one of its long-term MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) partners, Premier Modular Ltd. The goal was to showcase to CHIC Members the advantages of MMC—such as superior insulation (enhanced U-values), rapid off-site construction with fewer defects, and the ability to transport the unit easily by lorry. The

Things You Should Know Before Attending the CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2025 📅 Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025📍 Venue: Telford International Centre, TF3 4JH🕘 Start Time: Doors open from 8.00am With just under a week to go, there is still time to secure your place at the CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2025 -a free one-day

The funds are in – our focus now turns to ensuring quality of delivery   The excitement of the announcement of the successful programmes under the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Wave 3 has passed, now it gets real with the delivery of the largest wave of funding the sector has seen to date for retrofit