Building Operations
Here at SMD we employ both traditional and modern building techniques to suit any project.
Traditional methods would include the use of lime mortars and reclaimed stone or brick from local sources. Many of
the buildings we refurbish and maintain require sympathetic techniques in order to preserve the fabric of the building.
Where modern materials are used they are installed to specification in order to maximise the benefits for
client. As a rule we offer Environmentally Friendly alternatives inline with our
Environmental Policy. We are mindful
of the environment and ensure transportation is kept to a minimum and disposal routes are monitored carefully.
Historically we have undertaken many structural projects many connected to shop fitting programmes where
considerabe changes have been required to maximise space in a retail or entertainment venue. Examples include the
removal of central building fireplaces at ground floor with several stories above; the insertion of basement ground
beams on reinforced pads allowed for the installation of steel goal posts spanning a shop supporting the levels
above.
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Walls and ground retention
Brick, Stone & Block
Foundation work
Pinning & Propping
Roofing & Chimneys
Plaster work and Rendering
Concrete pad work
Tarmac installations & Repairs
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Ground Works
Having our own plant and machinery allows us to pass on the benefits of reduced costs to the client
where otherwise you would be faced with costly rental, deliver & collection charges.
A typical ground works project would be to scan (sub-surface to establish and risk of mains services), cut and remove damaged
concrete pads. We often cut large areas into meter square sections, centrally drill and lift out sections with our machine - this
method is often favourable to occupied premises as an alternative to peckering for hours or days on end.
Once cleared we assess the subsurface and often remove spoil before inserting a suitable aggregate, often from recycled sources
environmentally clean and certified. Whilst the sub-surface is exposed there are drainage options, much of which we install to surface
level either bespoke, Birco or Acco channels (dependant on traffic) leading to collection pits or interceptors. The benefit of which ensures environmental
compliance for those sites where hazardous substances could be present; inspection, cleaning and monitoring are all done at ground
level - no camera work, lining or further civil works to fix cracked or leaking piped.
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