Mactaggart & Mickel Group, founded in 1925, is today made up of diverse business units: Homes, Commercial Property, Strategic ... Land, Timber Systems, Contracts and Investments. Our diversification strategy, implemented during 2009, has made a significant impact on our business performance.. Our Contracts, Timber Systems, Commercial Property and Strategic Land businesses are now well established and attracting a diverse range of new business to the Group, bringing with it both new challenges and opportunities. We have invested in IoT technology to provide real-time information to maintain the quality of thousands of homes across the UK. Sensors provided by Glasgow-based iOpt (Internet of Property Things) monitor aspects like ventilation and potential for damp, flagging potential issues with landlords at an early stage. The initiative is believed to be the first of its kind in Europe. read more