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Avoiding on-site disruption – Decking deliveries

When it comes to construction it’s no secret that good time keeping can make all the difference to programme and…

Fuming about Cancer

Health & Safety is one of our main concerns, so, if there’s a change in policy or regulation then we’ll…

Could crushed ends make light work of your framing solution?

You may be aware of our TR80+ floor deck profile, an evolution of one of our original decking profiles, but…

Brand-New Services & Product Brochure Available NOW

It’s now easier to learn more about our products and services with the latest edition of our Services & Products…

In the spotlight: TR220™

If you’re considering which floor decking to use that best suits your project, then you might be realising that it…

Deck installation using a panel lifter

We’ve been trailing a new method of installing deep roof deck using a panel lifter. Working over the last year,…

Shaping the Skyline

It’s no secret that at SMD we like to think of ourselves as leaders, and so sometimes we do things…

Charity round-up for 2018

Raising funds for charity can sometimes be a challenge, which is why this year we chose to push our physical…

Pole Position at Safety Awards

We take our Health & Safety very seriously at SMD. In an industry that can fall foul of hazards, it’s…

The White Book – Floor Deck Specification

Floor Deck Design Guide and Tables This ‘White Book’ has been developed as a quick reference tool to be used…

Elements® Mobile App

We have developed a unique new mobile phone app for architects, designers and engineers. Our ‘SMD Elements® Span Check’ initiative…

Driving innovation in construction

Working with Hilti Tools At SMD we work with the most innovative suppliers to ensure that the work we undertake…

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…