Fortem Solutions

Every Home Matters isn’t just our strapline at Fortem – it drives us to deliver exceptional property solutions whilst demonstrating genuine care for every community we work in. Today we are proud to shine our employee spotlight on two of our trades working at our Orbit Group branch.🌟 Simon Peach, Plasterer and Craig Taylor, Carpenter/Multi Trade have both been commended for their fantastic workmanship by a resident who received a visit from each trade, sharing: "I was at my son’s house to wait in for his repairs as he finds it hard having people in his flat. Our first visit was by Simon to plaster a bedroom wall, he was fantastic as he just sprung into place ad did the kitchen and bedroom going above and beyond, very chatty, friendly and had empathy for my son, fantastic thank you Simon.” I was waiting at home for four doors to be replaced and in came Craig, he was very efficient. He completed the doors, checked the other doors then adjusted them too and changed and fitted a PVC box in the boiler cupboard. He went above and beyond, very caring, empathetic and even stopped to have a chat to my son which made him feel at ease. Thank you Craig.” Feedback like this is a powerful reminder that the quality of service isn’t just measured by results, but by the way we treat people; with care and respect. Thank you Simon and Craig for your hard work and truly embodying all we stand for at Fortem. 👏 #EmployeeSpotlight #EveryHomeMatters #SocialHousingExperts  

Working closely with our clients, Fortem ensures that compliant, high quality, resident-centric solutions are delivered every time, because Every Home Matters. Our £9m regeneration project to Newland Dale, delivered in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council, was about restoring pride to the community, by improving safety, comfort and quality of life through an extensive transformation of the estate. ➡️ Swipe for more on the project 💡Find out more about how our collaborative partnerships are helping to transform lives at https://www.fortem.co.uk/ #CapitalWorks #SocialHousingExperts #EveryHomeMatters

We deliver a range of capital works and improvement services, all tailored to the needs of residents and their homes. With over 20 years of experience in the social housing sector, our expert teams offer a full range of planned improvements, from elemental replacements and complex capital projects to high rise building compliance. 🔧🏢 But it’s our people-first approach that sets us apart. Every capital works programme is supported by Tpas England trained customer teams, who work closely with residents from start to finish, ensuring communication is clear and disruption is kept to a minimum. Our customers trust us to improve their homes, so we do it with care, empathy and respect because we know that Every Home Matters. 💡 Find out more about our capital works services at https://orlo.uk/Q3Tet #CapitalWorks #SocialHousingExperts #EveryHomeMatters

Our responsibility goes beyond just our property solutions. At Fortem, we are committed to providing genuine care for the communities we serve. It’s our people who bring that commitment to life every day and this week we are proud to shine our employee spotlight on two Carpenter/Multiskilled trades working on our Birmingham City Council contract. 🌟 Nigel Fox and David Lyons have been commended for their compassion following a recent encounter. Whilst out working, Nigel and David noticed a member of the public in visible distress and did not hesitate to stop, help and wait with the gentleman until he received the assistance that he needed. Their calm response made a real difference, with the gentlemen taking the time to reach out to us personally following the incident to express his gratitude for the support they gave him during a difficult time. A huge well done to Nigel and David for going above and beyond to help in a time of need. Your actions reflect all that we stand for at Fortem and we are proud to have you on the team 👏🏽 #EmployeeSpotlight #EveryHomeMatters

We’re proud to announce that Ria Curtis, Quantity Surveyor at Fortem, has been shortlisted for the Young Surveyor/Commercial Manager of the Year award at the Building The Future - Construction and Built Environment Sector Awards 2025🎉 The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of young people within the construction industry, highlighting the incredible talent and hard work of the next generation of construction professionals. Ria’s recognition follows being named Fortem’s Trainee of the Year 2024. Since joining us in 2020, she’s progressed through placements in Business Development, Commercial, and Operations - gaining valuable experience before completing our Management Trainee Scheme and stepping into her current role as Quantity Surveyor. This nomination is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Ria’s exceptional performance and leadership potential. We can't wait to cheer her on at the awards in November!🥳 #BuildingtheFutureAwards2025 #FinalistsSpotlight #FutureofConstruction #Fortem #EveryHomeMatters

Every Home Matters all year round at Fortem - but while the effects of damp and mould often become visible in winter, summer gives us the best opportunity to take early, preventative action. As social housing experts, we know that damp and mould are some of the most persistent and harmful issues affecting homes, that’s why we work closely with our partners to: ☑️Identify and resolve root causes of damp and mould ☑️Improve ventilation and insulation through our robust retrofit programmes ☑️Carry out preventative maintenance ☑️Educate and support residents with long term prevention advice With the introduction of Awaab’s Law, the responsibility to act quickly and effectively is clear. We welcome this legislation and continue to take a proactive approach putting the resident's wellbeing at the heart of our solutions. Whether it's through capital works, responsive repairs, or fabric-first retrofit projects, we're committed to creating healthier, safer, and more comfortable homes for every resident. 💡Find out more on how we can support your housing stock this summer at https://www.fortem.co.uk/ #SocialHousingExperts #EveryHomeMatters #DampAndMould #AwaabsLaw 

We were thrilled to welcome members of the Crisis Birmingham Skylight to our training centre, offering them the chance to learn practical painting and decorating skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. By sharing practical skills, we aim to build confidence, unlock potential, and deliver meaningful impact for the communities we serve. 💙 To us, Every Home Matters, and that is why we do what we do. Teaching practical skills that can be taken home and used in daily life is just one of the many ways we strive to make a real difference. We were really impressed with enthusiasm and great work from the members that attended the session. A huge well done to all involved! 👏🏽 💡To find out more about how we’re helping people build skills for life, visit https://lnkd.in/eybVyjm2 #EveryHomeMatters #BuildingBetterLives

With demand for skilled workers in the construction sector at an all time high, we are addressing workforce shortages and supporting local employment in Birmingham through our award-winning apprenticeship programme. As a national business with long-term social housing contracts that can span more than a decade, we are committed to leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve and local employment plays a significant role in this. Since 2002, Fortem has successfully trained over 350 apprentices, equipping them with valuable skills across trade professions, office roles, and specialist fields, with 27 local apprentices and two management trainees currently working on our Birmingham City Council contract. Birmingham based Kyle Allen, joined Fortem in 2022 as a Bricklaying Apprentice. He said: “I am most proud of the extent to which I have improved my skills since progressing in my apprenticeship. I enjoy learning new skills from other experienced members of the team and it has given me the independence to work confidently on my own.” We’re proud to be growing our own talent and preparing workers for the evolving demands of the housing sector. Over the next four years, we’ll be recruiting over 100 apprentices and trainees nationally, with a strong focus on green skills and retrofit. ➡️ Want to learn more about partnering with us to support local employment? Visit https://www.fortem.co.uk/ #EveryHomeMatters #Apprenticeships #SocialHousing  #SkillsForLife 

At Fortem, we believe that every home should be a place of safety and comfort. As the sector moves forward with the revised Decent Homes Standard, our Deputy Managing Director, Judy Hegarty, shares her perspective on what these changes mean for the social housing providers, residents and communities we serve. In this article, Judy reflects on how Fortem is embracing the reforms, the importance of data-driven delivery, and why improving lives - not just meeting standards - remains at the heart of our approach, because Every Home Matters. ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/enecidqh #DecentHomesStandard #SocialHousing #EveryHomeMatters

As part of the Willmott Dixon Group, we are fully aligned with the vision of building a greener, more sustainable future. 🌎   With the Government's new 10-Year National Infrastructure Strategy placing strong emphasis on net zero emissions and energy efficiency in public infrastructure, Fortem are proud to be supporting the public sector to deliver sustainable property solutions.   We echo the message from Willmott Dixon’s Group Sustainability Director, Michael Cross’s blog that sustainability is no longer a premium feature – it’s the baseline for high-performing infrastructure.   We believe that Every Home Matters and we know that achieving net zero means making a real change in homes across the UK, and that’s exactly what we’re doing every day through our robust repairs and maintenance schemes, capital works and large-scale retrofit programmes.   ➡️ Find out more on how Fortem are driving the transition to net zero at https://lnkd.in/eybVyjm2 #NetZeroWeek #NetZero #Sustainability #SocialHousing #EveryHomeMatters