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Learn more about our work, opinions, advice and industry insights with our range of news articles and blogs.

18th September 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

Designing for Success - The Role of Technology in Modern Office Fit-outs

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, technology has become a driving force behind workplace transformations. In this blog we talk about what role technology can play in office fitouts and how it can reduce costs.
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18th September 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, technology has become a driving force behind workplace transformations. In this blog we talk about what role technology can play in office fitouts and how it can reduce costs.
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13th September 2023
Melinda Smith
design / fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Introducing The 5 Initiative - Fostering Wellbeing at SM5 Developments

At SM5 Developments, we believe that our most valuable asset is our team members. Their health and wellbeing are paramount to our success, and we are proud to introduce a new initiative that reflects this commitment - The 5 Initiative.
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13th September 2023
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design / fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

At SM5 Developments, we believe that our most valuable asset is our team members. Their health and wellbeing are paramount to our success, and we are proud to introduce a new initiative that reflects this commitment - The 5 Initiative.
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4th September 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Unleashing the Potential - Transforming Industrial Spaces for Business Support

Continuing the theme from our previous blogs we look at unleashing the potential of industrial spaces
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4th September 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Continuing the theme from our previous blogs we look at unleashing the potential of industrial spaces
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23rd June 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Enhancing Workplace Productivity and Wellbeing: The Power of Biophilic Design

Continuing the theme from our previous blog about workplace trends we look at Biophilic Design in more detail
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23rd June 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

Continuing the theme from our previous blog about workplace trends we look at Biophilic Design in more detail
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1st June 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

How to Modernise your Office Workspace

We look at trends in modernising an office space
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1st June 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / healthcare / retail

We look at trends in modernising an office space
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16th May 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Promoting Mental Health Awareness: A Gruelling 100km Trek for Construction's Well-being

We talk about how Team SM5 undertook a gruelling 100km walk to raise money and awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry with Mates in Mind
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16th May 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We talk about how Team SM5 undertook a gruelling 100km walk to raise money and awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry with Mates in Mind
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22nd March 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

The challenge of sourcing materials

We discuss the challenges that the UK Construction Industry faces at the moment in sourcing materials
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22nd March 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We discuss the challenges that the UK Construction Industry faces at the moment in sourcing materials
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13th February 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

A Celebration of Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week 2023
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13th February 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

A Celebration of Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week 2023
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8th February 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Women in Construction

We review data from a women in construction report published by Randstad in 2022.
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8th February 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We review data from a women in construction report published by Randstad in 2022.
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20th January 2023
Melinda Smith

Team SM5 Developments

The team at SM5 Developments will be fundraising for the amazing charity Mates in Mind. Read more about what challenges we have planned.
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20th January 2023
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The team at SM5 Developments will be fundraising for the amazing charity Mates in Mind. Read more about what challenges we have planned.
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17th January 2023
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

Potential skills gaps the Construction industry will face over the next 4 years

We review skills shortages data from a report published by the Construction Skills Network.
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17th January 2023
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We review skills shortages data from a report published by the Construction Skills Network.
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18th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Make a Christmas Donation to Unit 12

SM5 Developments visited Unit 12 in Winchester to make a Christmas donation to their Food Pantry
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18th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments visited Unit 12 in Winchester to make a Christmas donation to their Food Pantry
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12th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Celebrate Christmas in Style

SM5 Developments' staff celebrated in style at the Christmas do in Winchester
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12th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments' staff celebrated in style at the Christmas do in Winchester
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5th December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments Play Secret Santa for AFC Totton's Toy Appeal

SM5 Developments are excited to be able to play Secret Santa supporting AFC Totton's Christmas Toy Appeal.
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5th December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 Developments are excited to be able to play Secret Santa supporting AFC Totton's Christmas Toy Appeal.
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2nd December 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 visit the London Build Expo

SM5 visit the London Build Expo
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2nd December 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

SM5 visit the London Build Expo
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22nd November 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

New team member - Frankie Joins SM5

We are so excited to welcome Frankie to SM5.
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22nd November 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / maintenance / aftercare / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail / office / automotive / healthcare / retail / industrial

We are so excited to welcome Frankie to SM5.
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13th September 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

New project: The square Cafe, Winchester

SM5 Developments are delighted to get started on the refubishment works at 'The Square' cafe in Winchester
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13th September 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

SM5 Developments are delighted to get started on the refubishment works at 'The Square' cafe in Winchester
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23rd August 2022
Melinda Smith
fit-out / refurbishment / office

Winchester School of Art – Additional Space Requirement

SM5 Developments instructed to carry out extensive refurbishment works at Winchester Guildhall
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23rd August 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / office

SM5 Developments instructed to carry out extensive refurbishment works at Winchester Guildhall
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9th August 2022
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Mental Health First Aid rollout

At SM5 Developments we take our responsibility of supporting our workforce seriously. We are proud to be rolling out mental health first training across our team including within our team of directors.
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9th August 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment /

At SM5 Developments we take our responsibility of supporting our workforce seriously. We are proud to be rolling out mental health first training across our team including within our team of directors.
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28th June 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / automotive / industrial

Snows Motor Group - Vehicle Servicing Centre

SM:5 kick off the extensive refurbishment works at Snows Vehicle Servicing Centre in Southampton.
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28th June 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / automotive / industrial

SM:5 kick off the extensive refurbishment works at Snows Vehicle Servicing Centre in Southampton.
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22nd June 2022
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fit-out /

Winchester School of Art renovation works

SM:5 Developments awarded the contract for extensive renovation works at the Winchester School of Art
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22nd June 2022
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fit-out /

SM:5 Developments awarded the contract for extensive renovation works at the Winchester School of Art
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22nd June 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / industrial

New instruction: Winnall industrial units

SM:5 Developments are delighted to have been instructed to carry out the construction of two new build industrial units in Winnall Industrial Estate.
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22nd June 2022
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fit-out / refurbishment / industrial

SM:5 Developments are delighted to have been instructed to carry out the construction of two new build industrial units in Winnall Industrial Estate.
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1st June 2022
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SM:5 FC's debut match

SM:5 FC took to the Snows Stadium pitch for our debut football appearance against Solent Sports FC. It was a great occasion all in aid of Mental Health Charity 'Andy's Man Club'.
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1st June 2022
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SM:5 FC took to the Snows Stadium pitch for our debut football appearance against Solent Sports FC. It was a great occasion all in aid of Mental Health Charity 'Andy's Man Club'.
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11th February 2022
fit-out / aftercare / leisure & retail / healthcare

Self Build: Key Decisions And The Importance Of Establishing A Strong Team

The opportunity to build your own home from scratch is a dream for many. It means being able to create a home, totally unique to you, tailored to your specific needs and taste. You get to build it around your own lifestyle and include features that work for you.
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11th February 2022
fit-out / aftercare / leisure & retail / healthcare

The opportunity to build your own home from scratch is a dream for many. It means being able to create a home, totally unique to you, tailored to your specific needs and taste. You get to build it around your own lifestyle and include features that work for you.
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27th January 2022

Mental Health in Construction

In construction we talk a lot about creating a safe working environment. It is a constant conversation had on every site up and down the country large or small. What is still much less discussed is creating a work environment that is good for our mental health.

While mental health is being talked about more than ever, there still seems to be a stigma stopping people from speaking up to colleagues or employers and telling those around them that they are struggling. This is especially true at smaller companies where pressure may be higher, hours longer and less resources are available.
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27th January 2022

In construction we talk a lot about creating a safe working environment. It is a constant conversation had on every site up and down the country large or small. What is still much less discussed is creating a work environment that is good for our mental health.

While mental health is being talked about more than ever, there still seems to be a stigma stopping people from speaking up to colleagues or employers and telling those around them that they are struggling. This is especially true at smaller companies where pressure may be higher, hours longer and less resources are available.
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10th January 2022
fit-out / aftercare / leisure & retail / healthcare

A Tool That Allows Us To See Unused And Unwanted Construction Materials Available In Our Area

Surplus and unneeded construction materials has long been one of the biggest culprits of excess waste from construction sites. It is avoidable if better management and planning practices are put in place but more often than not a site will end up with far too many unwanted materials left in the store.
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10th January 2022
fit-out / aftercare / leisure & retail / healthcare

Surplus and unneeded construction materials has long been one of the biggest culprits of excess waste from construction sites. It is avoidable if better management and planning practices are put in place but more often than not a site will end up with far too many unwanted materials left in the store.
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14th February 2021
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fit-out / refurbishment / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail

SM:5 To Deliver The Fit Out Of Exciting New South Coast Gym, R1se.

SM:5 Developments have been instructed to carry out the fit out of an exciting new gym brand, R1SE Gym based in Bournemouth town centre.
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14th February 2021
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fit-out / refurbishment / bespoke furniture / leisure & retail

SM:5 Developments have been instructed to carry out the fit out of an exciting new gym brand, R1SE Gym based in Bournemouth town centre.
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25th November 2020
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Working From Home: Some Key Considerations

We are always contributing our experience and design prowess to make sure our clients new office spaces are clever, cutting-edge and comfortable. However, given how much we are all now working from home we seem to have neglected our new ‘home offices’.

Read all about our key considerations when working from home.
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25th November 2020
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We are always contributing our experience and design prowess to make sure our clients new office spaces are clever, cutting-edge and comfortable. However, given how much we are all now working from home we seem to have neglected our new ‘home offices’.

Read all about our key considerations when working from home.
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6th November 2020

SM:5 Sites To Remain Open During November's Lockdown

SM5 Developments would like to confirm that we will be keeping all sites open during November’s national lockdown. This includes sites both in London and in the South of England.
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6th November 2020

SM5 Developments would like to confirm that we will be keeping all sites open during November’s national lockdown. This includes sites both in London and in the South of England.
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22nd September 2020
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/ leisure & retail

Works Underway at Manning's Heath Golf & Wine Estate

We are very pleased to be working at the illustrious Manning's Heath Golf & Wine estate situated in Horsham, West Sussex. The world renowned golf championship golf course and stunning winery are constructing some exciting new spaces in which SM5 Developments are very excited to be involved with.

The 500 acre site is located in an area of outstanding beauty and is regular host to PGA competitions. Part of The Benguela Collection the site has a vast vineyard in which wine tasting and events take place.
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22nd September 2020
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/ leisure & retail

We are very pleased to be working at the illustrious Manning's Heath Golf & Wine estate situated in Horsham, West Sussex. The world renowned golf championship golf course and stunning winery are constructing some exciting new spaces in which SM5 Developments are very excited to be involved with.

The 500 acre site is located in an area of outstanding beauty and is regular host to PGA competitions. Part of The Benguela Collection the site has a vast vineyard in which wine tasting and events take place.
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