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Estimating 100 miles of pain!

The “Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride”, is a daunting 100 miles of rolling hills and roads, when Jim Brokenshire (SMD Estimator)…

London to Manchester

The Scalpel, 52 Lime Street, London (Pictured) It started with the Gerkin, then followed by the Walkie Talkie and then…

New Midlands Logistics Centre

The new home of the Midlands Logistics Centre (MLC) has undergone a huge transformation since the start of 2016, with…

SMD & HILTI testing of gas fixing tools

April saw testing of the suitability of gas nails and the use of the HILTI GX-3 tool at Lincoln University….

In its Element!

Following the launch of the rebranded version of SMD Elements 1.2, March saw the highest monthly number of downloads and…

Design services for calculations & reinforcement

To ensure we continue to offer the most comprehensive products and services right from design through to construction, we have…

Galvanised coil producers increase price

During the last 18 months the steel industry has experienced a period of stability in relation to galvanised coil prices…

High Durability (HD) floor deck option

In response to demand, our floor deck profiles are now available with a Higher Durability coating. The programme and economical benefits…

Fibre reinforced concrete composite slab with metal decking

Fibre reinforced concrete composite slab with metal decking The use of fibre reinforced concrete continues to evolve and grow in…

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…