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Social Impact
Here at SMD, we’re creating more than just buildings. We’re forming a positive legacy for the communities we work with
Every project is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. By taking a solution-focused approach, we ensure our work has a lasting impact. We push boundaries, seek the best outcomes, and deliver sustainable growth for the people and places we serve. Put simply, we aim to leave things better than we found them.
Our Affiliations
Our range of industry-recognised accreditations includes Constructionline and CHAS. We strive to continuously improve our processes, procedures and management of safety, health, environment, quality, social impact and sustainability and have dedicated individuals driving us forward.
Inspiring the Next Generation
We believe in building a better future, and that’s why we feel so strongly about supporting the next generation who are looking to work in construction.
Through proactive engagement with local schools, colleges, and aspiring professionals, we offer real-world insights into the industry. Our team provides mentorship, careers advice, practice interviews, and guided site visits – ensuring young people feel heard, supported, and inspired. By sharing our expertise, we’re helping to build a skilled and ambitious workforce for the future.
We’re proud to partner with Inspire2Ignite CIC, a local initiative dedicated to unlocking opportunities for young people who face barriers to employment. By connecting young people to businesses, the CIC helps to create meaningful career pathways and drive positive change.
Sustainable Innovation
We recognise that our actions have a potential impact on the environment around us. We want to make it a positive one.
From sustainable supply chains to carbon reduction strategies, we take a proactive approach to responsible construction. We continuously explore and utilise new technologies and methods to make our projects smarter, more efficient, and environmentally responsible. Our ambition is to lead the way in sustainable practices and work towards net zero carbon.
A key part of this journey is our commitment to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). By embracing MMC, we’re delivering faster, higher-quality solutions with reduced waste, improved efficiency, and greater environmental performance – helping us build better, smarter, and more sustainably.
Stronger Communities
At SMD, we believe in the power of collaboration to build thriving communities.
We actively support local people and initiatives – whether through refurbishing community spaces, maintaining public areas, sponsoring local sports teams, or fundraising. We work hand-in-hand with local organisations, ensuring our efforts drive real, lasting impact.
We implement a wide range of sustainability and engagement initiatives within the local communities on our projects—from waste reduction and material reuse to energy-saving practices and we register all our sites with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) to ensure our work respects the community, the environment, and the workforce.
Putting People First
Our people are the foundation of our success.
By fostering a culture of reliability and teamwork, we empower our employees to grow, develop, and deliver outstanding results. We invest in learning and development, promote fairness and inclusivity, and recognise the value of diverse skills and experiences.
Put simply, we want to know we’ve left things better than before.
Using the social value tool IMPACT, we assess our outcomes—turning initiatives into tangible data while ensuring we remain accountable and ambitious in our outreach efforts. This approach to social impact targets is embedded across all areas of our business strategy. To keep you up to date, we share regular updates and blogs via our newsfeed and social media channels, offering insights into the impact of our initiatives and the lasting legacy we’re creating through sustainability and community engagement.