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Reshaping the Skyline!

We’ve always been a company that likes to challenge the industry’s norms – and our latest issue of Shaping the…

Trading Safety – Keeping other trades safe and sound

One of our main concerns is Health & Safety – it’s one of our core business values after all. However,…

Steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs on metal decking

We have updated our guidance on the design of steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs on metal decking   Steel fibre…

Getting organised for 2020

You’ve got to love a good wall planner!? Every year we distribute hundreds of wall planners to our staff, clients and…

Ran, hiked, cycled and swam 770 miles!

At SMD we take our social responsibility very seriously and 2019 has been another standout year for our fundraising efforts!…

How things have changed in 25 years!

In celebrating my 25 year anniversary at SMD this month, it is scary how quick the time has gone and…

Car Parks and Aggressive Environments

The open-sided nature of car parks, coupled with the frequent vehicle circulation, means their exposure to the environment can be…

Offsite Cutting – Understanding the Benefits

Although there will always be the need for minor deck adjustments on site, major changes to shape or size can…

Void protection that makes your site safer!

It’s no secret that the construction industry has one of the highest risk factors for injury or fatality, so it’s…

Elements® Debugged!

You can now download or update to the recently published version 2.3 of our free design software, Elements®.  With minor…

Born in the south, shaping the UK

SMD, specialists in composite metal flooring & roof decking   The south coast is known for its stunning beaches, cinematic…

Fast-track Construction for Car Parks

Due to its fast-track build times, cost-effectiveness and on-site benefits, metal deck construction has become the favoured option for a…

Christmas Opening Times

As we approach the lead up to Christmas, we would like to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy…

In your Elements

Doesn’t time fly… it’s hard to believe it’s over two years since the last release of SMD Elements® (version 2.4). …

Corby food warehouse doubles in size

Nestled in between the port of Felixstowe and the motorway network just outside of Corby, SMD has played its part…

SMD GeoGuessr Challenge – Overseas

SMD GeoGuessr Challenge In 2022 SMD celebrated its 35 year anniversary in construction! We recently taken some time to look…

Winners of the BSG Innovation Award 2023

Leaders in health & safety for the decking industry SMD’s Steve Orr, Mark Bell and Dan Williams were in prestigious…

Mind The Gap

Innovation isn’t something to dip into now and again, it should be a continual process within any business Those that…