design & consultancy

LEADING OUR INDUSTRY IN DESIGN CAPABILITY
 
With many years experience working with design and construction teams around the world our dedicated design team will provide a design for your project after fully understanding your requirements. We are expert in producing both easy to understand client facing information through to technical 2D, 3D CAD production information. SMC has always led the industry in the quality of our design.

proven experience

Our designs have been used by Orange, Virgin Atlantic, Best Buy, Northacre, Land Securities, Grosvenor, Wates, Candy & Candy, Barratt, Laing O’Rourke and many others. We have produced highly-detailed schemes for businesses, property developers, shipbuilders and homeowners around the world.

  • Access control
  • Audio visual
  • Communication systems
  • Environmental control
  • Incoming services
  • Lighting control
  • Lighting design
  • CCTV and intruder alarm
  • Security strategy
  • Specialist network design
  • User experience design
“We are expert in producing technical CAD and clear, simple to understand client facing information.”

Consultancy

Our team includes designers and technology professionals from a range of architectural, technical, design, programming and commercial backgrounds, with well over a hundred years of relevant experience between them, who pride themselves on delivering tightly-detailed, good-value scheme designs.

IDENTIFYING CLIENT NEEDS & OBJECTIVES

SMC is adept at identifying client requirements and deliverables and at appraising various solutions and their suitability. This stage typically leads to the agreement of a Design Brief confirming the key requirements and constraints of the project. We are highly skilled at producing client facing documentation that explains technical elements in a clear and concise manner, so that options can be easily assessed and decisions made.

DESIGN

Our experienced designers employ a variety of 2D and 3D CAD tools used for the implementation of the Design Brief and the development of concept designs. This stage produces early positional and schematic drawings for the site and dwelling infrastructure, which may then be developed into detailed technical documentation and specifications for tender. Initial cost plan information can also be provided.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

We also produce a range of technical information and prepare production information in sufficient detail for tender returns to be obtained and the identification of potential contractors and specialists for the project. This
work may include obtaining and appraising tenders and recommendations to the client.

USER GUIDES & MAINTENANCE

We can produce clear Operating & Maintenance documentation to assist in the successful handover and completion of your project. In addition to the technical information, we pride ourselves on producing simple, easy to understand client-facing user guides whenever required. We can do this digitally and provide access via our SAM app.

USER INTERFACE & USER EXPERIENCE

Whether you wish to use a hand held remote, an iPad or a dedicated touchscreen device to control your home technology, the design of your user interface will define your ultimate experience. SMC creates user interfaces that are simple, clean, consistent and intuitive to use without compromising its functionality. The aesthetic of every touchscreen user interface is designed to work in harmony with the interior design and colour scheme of each project, and we supply beautiful, traditional wall switches for those who already have too many screens in their life.

Consultancy

Our team includes designers and technology professionals from a range of architectural, technical, design, programming and commercial backgrounds, with well over a hundred years of relevant experience between them, who pride themselves on delivering tightly-detailed, good-value scheme designs.

IDENTIFYING CLIENT NEEDS & OBJECTIVES

SMC is adept at identifying client requirements and deliverables and at appraising various solutions and their suitability. This stage typically leads to the agreement of a Design Brief confirming the key requirements and constraints of the project. We are highly skilled at producing client facing documentation that explains technical elements in a clear and concise manner, so that options can be easily assessed and decisions made.

DESIGN

Our experienced designers employ a variety of 2D and 3D CAD tools used for the implementation of the Design Brief and the development of concept designs. This stage produces early positional and schematic drawings for the site and dwelling infrastructure, which may then be developed into detailed technical documentation and specifications for tender. Initial cost plan information can also be provided.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

We also produce a range of technical information and prepare production information in sufficient detail for tender returns to be obtained and the identification of potential contractors and specialists for the project. This work may include obtaining and appraising tenders and recommendations to the client.

USER GUIDES & MAINTENANCE

We can produce clear Operating & Maintenance documentation to assist in the successful handover and completion of your project. In addition to the technical information, we pride ourselves on producing simple, easy to understand client-facing user guides whenever required. We can do this digitally and provide access via our SAM app.

USER INTERFACE & USER EXPERIENCE

Whether you wish to use a hand held remote, an iPad or a dedicated touchscreen device to control your home technology, the design of your user interface will define your ultimate experience. SMC creates user interfaces that are simple, clean, consistent and intuitive to use without compromising its functionality. The aesthetic of every touchscreen user interface is designed to work in harmony with the interior design and colour scheme of each project, and we supply beautiful, traditional wall switches for those who already have too many screens in their life.

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