Director of Property and Estate Management
The Director of Property and Estate Management is reporting on the Barbican Estate's new in-house repairs service, launched in September 2026.
Dan Sanders, Director of Property and Estate Management for the Barbican Estate, informed the Barbican Estate Residents Consultation Committee in November 2026 that the new in-house repairs service, launched on 1 September 2026, is exceeding expectations. The service is performing better against key performance indicators compared to previous third-party operators, with a dedicated call centre and newly onboarded operatives contributing to its positive performance.
The Barbican Estate Office (BEO) is aiming to eliminate its backlog of works in progress by the end of 2026, with a goal of a clean slate in 2027. As the head of the property and estate management department, the Director of Property and Estate Management oversees these operations for the Barbican Estate.
Key facts
- Dan Sanders, Director of Property and Estate Management, informed the Barbican Estate Residents Consultation Committee in November 2026. Source
- The City of London's new in-house repairs service launched on 1 September 2026. Source
- The Barbican Estate Office aims to eliminate its backlog of works in progress by the end of 2026. Source
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