Civic acquires New Practice to expand place - based expertise

Civic, the parent company of Civic Engineers, Civic Earth, Civic Heritage, and Civic (Ireland), has announced the acquisition of New Practice, a Glasgow-based firm specializing in place-making and community-led projects. Founded in 2019 by Directors Marc Cairns and Becca Thomas, New Practice is known for its focus on social value through community engagement, retrofit and reuse approaches, and regeneration projects across the UK. This acquisition aligns with Civic s strategy to expand its services and deliver greater social and environmental impact. Civic s CEO, Stephen O’Malley, emphasized the importance of New Practice s role in enhancing the company s range of services and achieving their vision of a positive environmental impact and happier lives for people. New Practice has worked on various projects, including the Kinning Park Complex redevelopment, The Sustainable Glasgow Landing for COP26, and city-wide consultations for Liveable Neighbourhoods. Their clients include ESG developers such as Grosvenor, Regal London, and LandsecU+I. Marc Cairns, director of New Practice, expressed excitement about joining the larger Civic team, which will help them grow and reach more clients. Becca Thomas, director of New Practice, highlighted the shared values and vision of creating thriving communities with the Civic team. Overall, the acquisition of New Practice by Civic demonstrates a commitment to expanding services and delivering greater social and environmental impact through community-led projects and place-making initiatives.

Source: bdonline.co.uk
Published on 2024-10-05