Construct a Crane: Inclusive STEM Challenge for Schools
Summary: A curriculum-linked STEM challenge inspired by real-world engineering in high-density regeneration and retrofit, helping pupils design, build and test model cranes for net-zero construction scenarios.
Who it’s for: Learners, Educators and training providers, Industry
What it helps with: Builds confidence in STEM, introduces engineering and construction concepts, and supports pupils to explore practical solutions for complex built environments.
Impact: Reached up to 151 schools and 600+ pupils locally. The project strengthens equitable access to STEM and raises awareness of sustainable construction pathways. Field visit to the Orkney Celebration event to gather the rural and island context of this delivery in comparison to the Edinburgh event.
START Skills Hackathon
Summary: A one-day event bringing S3 schools to develop entrepreneurial skills and explore solutions linked to sustainability and the built environment.
Who it’s for: Learners, Educators & training providers, Industry & Employers
What it helps with: Building awareness of entrepreneurship, developing sustainability, encouraging creative thinking, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving while introducing pathways into construction, engineering, and net-zero innovation.
Impact: 85% of participants said the event helped them see how their ideas could become future jobs
Edinburgh Homes Demonstrator (EHD) legacy: Case study to understand regional adaptability and EDI barriers for Net-Zero Housing
Summary: A collaborative model for delivering net-zero affordable housing using modern construction methods.
Who it’s for: Educators & training providers, Industry partners
What it helps with: Net-zero housing, MMC, and delivery models
Impact: Tested scalable, high-performance housing approaches, Identified key barriers to adoption