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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…

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…

SMD GeoGuessr Challenge – London

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

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!…

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…

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…

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…

Live CPD – Shallow Floor Deck Construction Details

Wednesday 7th September 2022 @ 12:00 GMT Presented by Jamie Turner, Technical Development Director Expected duration – 45 minutes Online…

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…