In a move to provide a more efficient mechanical service, the Group's mechanical entities are to form one team. From a central office, the redefined company will operate under the name Smith Mechanical UK Ltd. This first stage of company restructuring is part of a proven, dynamic corporate strategy.

During 2004 the Smith Group had a significant reduction in the number of site accidents that by their nature had to be reported in accordance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). "Having employees working with more care with regard to their, and their work colleagues well being, should ensure we will be able to reduce even further our accident incident rate during 2005." - Chris Bellfield, Health and Safety Manager.

With BRE Environmental Assessment Method developing a new set of standards for schools, the Smith Group has begun work on Kensington Academy as part of two city academy development schemes proposed by the Labour government. The school is to use environmentally and economically friendly services, such as solar powered water heaters, in order to gain a high BREEAM rating.