Overview

We are experts in Resident Liaison and Community Engagement, supporting residents, contractors, and housing providers through complex construction, regeneration, and building safety programmes. With a deep commitment to empathy, impartiality, and professionalism, our experienced Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) act as the bridge between projects and people, ensuring that residents are informed, supported, and empowered at every stage.

Our ISO 9001 accreditation helps assure compliance with the Building Safety Act, and we provide bespoke resident engagement strategies alongside high quality liaison services across London and the wider UK.

Core Service Areas

Remediation & Grenfell-Related Works

With experience on projects directly linked to post-Grenfell recovery, we manage resident communication and support for sensitive remediation works, including:

  • Cladding removal
  • Fire-stopping and compartmentation
  • Structural and internal safety upgrades

Our approach establishes clear, empathetic communication in high-stakes environments.

Fire Safety & Building Safety Act Compliance

We help housing providers meet legal and regulatory duties under the Building Safety Act. Our engagement services include:

  • Liaison for fire door and sprinkler installations
  • Resident communication for building safety case reports
  • Safety workshops tailored to high-rise living

 

Decent Homes & Planned Maintenance

From kitchens and bathrooms to heating systems and windows, our RLOs coordinate internal works, secure timely access, and resolve resident concerns efficiently, minimising disruption and improving satisfaction.

 

Retrofit & Net Zero Projects

We support retrofit projects aimed at decarbonising homes and improving energy performance. Our role includes:

  • Educating residents about new systems and technologies
  • Managing access and disruption
  • Delivering energy awareness workshops and post-installation support

 

Buy-Back, Rehousing and Regeneration

NewmanFrancis supports buy-back, decant, and estate regeneration programmes through:

  • Independent Tenant and Leaseholder Advisor (ITLA) services
  • Transparent communication of options
  • Liaison during relocation, rehousing, and compensation negotiations

 

Why NewmanFrancis?

Local Expertise, National Reach
  • We have worked with boroughs and housing providers across London and the UK, including high-profile projects requiring discretion, professionalism, and community sensitivity.
Proven Social Value Delivery
  • Through training, employment, health and environment programmes, and community events, we create real local benefits that are aligned with your social value objectives.
Impartial, Empathetic, Proactive
  • Our RLOs and engagement teams embody our values by building trust, defusing tensions, and ensuring that resident voices are heard and respected.
Collaborative, Client-Focused Approach
  • We work seamlessly alongside contractors, consultants, and client teams to enhance project delivery, reduce risk, and ensure that your reputation is protected.

Trusted Track Record Across London
  • We have worked with councils including Kensington and Chelsea, Southwark, Hackney, Camden, Lewisham, Lambeth, Newham, Waltham Forest and Haringey, as well as major housing associations across the UK including The Guinness Partnership, Shepherds Bush Housing, L&Q and Notting Hill Genesis.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
  • We have also worked in partnership with a number of developers including Higgins Construction, Frankham Consultancy, Bellway Homes, REL Construction and DanLaw.

Newman Francis have been providing resident and stakeholder engagement and communications on a Mace development over the last two years. They have demonstrated themselves to be skilled subject matter experts in their field and have supported Mace in a pro-active and professional manner in relationship management with leaseholders, renters, affordable housing providers and their tenants and local councillors. Jodie Stringer has been an excellent hands-on resource able to build strong and trusting relationship around complex property issues with Mekor providing more strategic advice on wider engagement.

Kevin Cowan, Managing Director, Mace Group 

NewmanFrancis developed an excellent engagement process that made sure the community were at the heart of decisions... Their expertise supported a superb partnership between residents, Higgins Construction, and the Council.

— Paul Cooke, Former Pre-Construction Director, Higgins Construction

Their wealth of experience and knowledge in effectively communicating and involving residents has significantly contributed to our ability to deliver exceptional service.

— Richard Chitty, Group Managing Director, Frankham Consultancy

Let’s Build Stronger Communities Together

Whether you are delivering fire safety upgrades, retrofitting homes, managing Decent Homes compliance, or embarking on a buy-back or regeneration programme, NewmanFrancis brings the trust, tools, and talent to deliver success for residents, clients, and communities.

 

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Get in touch

NewmanFrancis Ltd
98 Gibbins Road
Stratford
London
E15 2HU