and Birmingham City Council are reducing not only short-term repair costs , but also the long- term total cost of ownership . “It is about lifecycle value,” Howard explains. “If you do not have to go back to fix or adjust, that is a saving straight away. The cheapest product is not the cheapest if you have to keep maintaining it.” Supporting a £10 Billion Housing Investment Over the next decade, Birmingham City Council plans to invest around £10 billion improving its housing stock and aims to ensure that every decision, represents a wise investment in quality, safety, and longevity. For Howard , that starts with specifying the best available products, not simply the lowest-cost options. “We are not in a race to the bottom,” he says. “Our goal is to fit it and forget it. A door that works first time and keeps working for years builds trust, and that is vital in social housing today.” A Door That Reflects Shelforce’s Values From its roots supporting visually impaired workers in the 19th century to its recent King’s Award for Enterprise , Shelforce has always
balanced social purpose with commercial excellence. Its adoption of the autoLock AV4 is another step in that tradition, choosing innovation that improves lives, cuts costs, and upholds the ethical standards that define the organisation. “It is simple,” concludes Howard . “If you do the right thing, for the tenant, for the installer, for the council, the results speak for themselves.” About Winkhaus Winkhaus is a leading manufacturer of high- performance hardware systems, providing door locking solutions, window fitting systems, and certified fire door systems. The company also has built one of the largest banks of 3 rd party certified test evidence for composite and timber fire doorsets in the UK, underpinning the integrity and reliability of its products across the housing sector. The autoLock AV4 is the latest in Winkhaus’ renowned range of automatic multi-point locking systems, designed for durability, ease of use, and long-term performance. The system has been recognised by the industry, winning Door Component of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards for two consecutive years, confirming its position as one of the most advanced and dependable locking solutions available today.
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