What’s going on at SMD
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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…
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Christmas Opening Times
As we approach the lead up to Christmas, we would like to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy…
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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). …
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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…
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SMD GeoGuessr Challenge – Overseas
SMD GeoGuessr Challenge In 2022 SMD celebrated its 35 year anniversary in construction! We recently taken some time to look…
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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…
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Mind The Gap
Innovation isn’t something to dip into now and again, it should be a continual process within any business Those that…
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SMD GeoGuessr Challenge – London
SMD GeoGuessr Challenge In 2022 SMD celebrated its 35 year anniversary in construction! We recently taken some time to look…
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Claridge’s Hotel and the most expensive penthouse in London!
Where you can book a room with a pool, a lake, a garden and a gym AND a grand piano!…
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Site Installation – Metal decking
Join our online CPD – Guidance on the installation of metal decking! Metal Decking – Achieve programme with an issue-free metal deck…
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CPD – Welded shear studs in composite construction
It’s that time of the month again and we’re re-running one of our most popular CPDs with some latest updates…
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When is roof deck not a roof?
It’s not a trick question – recently we have had a number of queries asking if concrete can be poured…
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