Beyond the Surface: How Julie Fergus and Insite 360 are Redefining Property Reinstatement Under Awaab’s Law
When tackling damp and mould in social housing, eradicating the immediate hazard is only the first step. Returning a property to a safe, high-quality standard, swiftly and without the friction of multi-contractor delays, is what truly delivers on the promise of Awaab’s Law.
As we approach the Scottish Construction and Housing Summit at the SEC in Glasgow this Thursday, 22nd October, we are shining a spotlight on the divisions driving our end-to-end compliance framework. Today, the focus is on Insite 360, led by Director Julie Fergus, and the critical role this division plays in structural turnaround, phased reinstatement, and futureproofing.
The Missing Link in Mould Remediation
One of the greatest challenges Property and Estate Managers face during remedial works is operational fragmentation. Too often, the contractor who removes the mould is not the contractor who fixes the walls, reinstates the kitchen, or validates the property's safety. This leads to costly delays, extended decants, and frustrated residents.
Under the leadership of Julie Fergus, Insite 360 eliminates these silos. Working hand-in-hand with Insite Specialist Services, Julie and her team ensure that the moment a property is safely decontaminated, the structural reinstatement process begins seamlessly.
The Insite 360 Approach: Reinstatement & Futureproofing
At Stand 40, Julie will be discussing exactly how Insite 360 manages the transition from immediate mitigation to long-term structural safety. The division's operational works focus on four critical stages:
Certification: Ensuring all primary decontamination works are formally certified before rebuilding begins, providing a clear compliance trail.
Rapid Reinstatement: Executing controlled drying and high-quality internal refurbishment to return homes to full operational standard, minimising disruption to the tenant.
Independent Validation: Providing optional validation to guarantee the environment is stable, safe, and fully compliant.
Protect and Educate: Supporting the handover process to ensure both housing providers and tenants understand how to maintain the newly restored environment.
By overseeing this seamless handover, Julie and the Insite 360 team ensure that housing providers aren't just ticking a compliance box, they are actively protecting their assets and improving the quality of life for their tenants.
Meet the Team at Stand 40
If you are looking for reliable remediation partnerships and an end-to-end journey to safe housing, join us this Thursday at the SEC.
Julie will be available throughout the day at Stand 40 to discuss how Insite 360 can streamline your repairs workflows and eliminate operational bottlenecks. She will be joined on the stand by the wider leadership team:
Gordon Bruce – Director, Insite Specialist Services
Niall Dempsey – Group Business Development Manager
Gerry Campbell – Group Head of Marketing
Don't forget: Make sure to catch Gordon Bruce on the main stage at 12:20 PM for his keynote session, "Awaab’s Law: Beyond Compliance," where he will be discussing our Scottish Housing Award-winning interventions and the newly launched SCQF Level 6 qualification.
Stop by Stand 40, say hello to Julie and the team, and let’s discuss how we can help you futureproof your housing stock.
🔗 Register for the Summit here: https://www.scottishconstructionsummit.com/
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