SMD driving up road safety standards

A Dorset metal decking company whose vehicles cover more than 550,000 miles a year is at the forefront of moves to make roads and transportation safer for construction workers. SMD Ltd, of Poole, has implemented a number of operational directives for its employees and is urging the construction industry as a whole to follow suit. This follows the company’s strenuous … Read More

Pedal to the metal with REIDsteel at Thruxton

Work is revving up for the completion of a flagship hospitality centre at the iconic Thruxton Motorsports Centre with specialist support from John Reid & Son Ltd (REIDsteel). The state-of-the-art complex in Hampshire will include a restaurant, bar, exhibition gallery, function rooms, hospitality suites, catering facilities, viewing terraces and a balcony. Christchurch-based steel construction company REIDsteel has designed, manufactured and … Read More

REIDsteel civic pride in Belize centre

A multi-million-dollar civic centre constructed from prefabricated steel sections manufactured 5,000 miles away in Dorset is set to open in the heart of Belize City. Christchurch-based REIDsteel has performed the structural design, detailing and fabrication, including the cladding and glazing, for the landmark project in the Central American country. The Belize Civic Center, costing $32.9m Belize Dollars (£12.7m), is due … Read More

McAndrew Martin rated among top UK building consultants

A Portsmouth-based firm with nationwide reach has been rated as one of the leading property consultants in the UK. McAndrew Martin has risen up the rankings in the industry’s Top 150 Consultants for 2017, published by Building magazine. The company has broken into the league table’s top 100 places for the first time at 97 – up from 108 in … Read More

Iconic cliff lift bridges gap

An iconic cliff lift on the Isle of Wight has re-opened following a £1m project involving complex steel work in challenging coastal conditions. The 45m-high landmark at Shanklin has been restored to its former glory with new lift cars, lifting mechanisms, motors and a custom-built bridge. Structural steel company REIDsteel was appointed by contractor MCM Construction to design, supply and … Read More

REIDsteel on board for £45m ferry project

Structural steel company REIDsteel has completed work on landmark passenger facilities as part of a £45m ferry terminal revamp in Portsmouth. The 130-strong firm was a key contractor in the project at Gunwharf for ferry operator Wightlink through Southampton-based engineering, procurement and construction contractor Trant Engineering. REIDsteel designed, supplied and erected all steelwork, cladding, external windows and external doors for … Read More

MP’s praise for steel firm

A Dorset company shaping Britain’s skyline has been praised by an MP for its contribution to the UK’s manufacturing industry.

REIDsteel builds record aircraft hangar at Biggin Hill

A Dorset steel construction company has won a new contract to build a £2.2million hangar under ambitious expansion plans at London Biggin Hill Airport. REIDsteel will build the 60,000 sq ft structure to provide parking for up to 11 executive business jets together with 10,000 sq ft of office space over three-storeys. The 130-strong business will supply and erect the … Read More

Steel firm on ball for £12.7m sports centre

STEEL work made in Dorset is providing the frame for a multi-million dollar sports stadium in the Central American country of Belize. Christchurch-based REIDsteel has performed the structural design, drawing work and fabrication for the new national arena in Belize City. The cutting-edge complex – due for completion in December 2017 – is one of the highest profile projects in … Read More