Building History

We are a leading main contractor, set up with an ethos of collaboration and teamwork. Together, we produce high-quality buildings to be proud of.

Latest Projects

Healthcare
CUH – Histopathology, 1000 Discovery Drive
08.10.2025

CUH – Histopathology, 1000 Discovery Drive

This project involved the internal fit-out of the fourth floor of 1000 Discovery Drive.
Accommodation
St Edmund Hall
20.01.2025

St Edmund Hall

The project comprises the demolition of existing buildings and construction of new student accommodation buildings.
Science & Technology
The Optic
26.02.2025

The Optic

The Optic’ provides 95,000 sq ft of flexible workspace and state-of-the-art laboratories, adjacent to the recently completed ARM HQ building.
Science & Technology
1000 Discovery Drive
20.01.2025

1000 Discovery Drive

A versatile five-storey multi-occupancy structure, offering approximately 105,000 square feet of office and B1(b) laboratory space within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
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People

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Capabilities

With 50 years of expertise, we’re a main contractor designing and building lasting legacies across diverse sectors.

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News

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Blog Posts
Women in Construction Week 2026: Level Up, Build Strong
03.03.2026

Women in Construction Week 2026: Level Up, Build Strong

This Women in Construction Week, we are celebrating the talented women across SDC.
Employee Stories
Alicia Low
03.03.2026

Alicia Low

Hear from Alicia, a Quantity Surveyor at SDC.
Employee Stories
Natasha Davis
03.03.2026

Natasha Davis

Natasha joined SDC as a Management Trainee and has progressed to the role of Assistant Site Manager.