BT has struck a multi-million pound deal to provide digital support for one of the East Midlands biggest housebuilders.
The comms giant is helping Chesterfield housebuilder Avant Homes update its digital technology, having already helped it keep on top of new reservations and viewings during lockdown.
The next phase of the partnership will see it provide cloud-based support to simplify the operations of Avant’s five regional offices in Scotland, North East, Yorkshire, and the Midlands, as well as its head office in north Derbyshire.
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Avant Homes Group has a turnover of £450 million, builds around 2,000 homes a year and has 780 staff.
It currently has 57 live developments across its five operating regions and was recently bought by Wetherby-based Berkeley DeVeer.
The BT support for the business includes 5G mobile access for all Avant Homes staff using EE’s Rapid Site technology. It means they can set up virtual offices or contact points from almost anywhere.
Peter Adams, Avant Homes group business systems and transformation director, said keeping on top of new technology allowed the business to operate effectively.
He said: “By implementing these new communication solutions, we can enable better ways of working and communicating internally and externally.
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“The joined up digital system provided by BT means we can enhance our customers’ experience whether they are meeting with us at a development, on the telephone or via video call.
“Furthermore, using 5G mobile technology also allows our people to set up a virtual office from any development site or location, allowing more flexibility and convenience. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these new systems will have as we integrate them across the business.”
The Avant Homes Group builds approximately 2,000 homes each year. It
Roger Craven, North East, Yorkshire and Humber sales director for BT, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought challenges for many businesses, even those in industries which have largely been able to continue to operate throughout lockdown periods and restrictions, such as the housing and construction sector.
“The need to invest in digital technology has never been greater as more work is carried out remotely and teams require secure access to information, contacts and systems from wherever they are.
“It’s hugely rewarding for BT to see its contribution to the digital transformation Avant Homes is making a real difference for their employees and customers.”
For the year ended 31 March 2020, BT Group’s reported revenue was £22.9 billion with reported profit before taxation of £2.35 billion.