Welcome to SSD Group
Construction, Building, Transport & Technical Consultancy Services
SSD Group is an independent, Shetland-based consultancy providing professional construction management, building consultancy, certification and testing services to private individuals, self-builders, developers, contractors and organisations.
Led by Stewart Douglas, a multi-chartered construction professional with over 45 years' industry experience, we combine extensive technical knowledge with practical expertise to provide reliable, independent and commercially aware support across residential, commercial, energy and infrastructure projects.
Our services cover a broad range of construction, building and transport disciplines, from project management, client-side site representation and transport logistics to building performance testing, regulatory compliance and professional certification.
Our Services
Project & Construction Management
Professional management, coordination and oversight of construction and infrastructure projects, helping clients achieve their programme, quality, cost and compliance objectives.
Client-Side Site Representation
Independent on-site representation, monitoring and reporting on construction progress, workmanship, quality, health and safety, environmental performance and contractual compliance.
Building Consultancy & Technical Advice
Professional advice relating to building design, construction methods, Building Standards, regulatory requirements and technical matters affecting new and existing buildings.
Professional Consultant's Certificates (PCCs)
Independent monitoring of new-build residential construction and the provision of Professional Consultant's Certificates on satisfactory completion, where accepted by mortgage lenders as an alternative to a structural warranty.
Clerk of Works & Construction Quality
Independent inspection and monitoring of construction workmanship, materials and quality to assess compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Building Standards and recognised good practice, helping clients identify defects and maintain construction quality.
Airtightness Testing
Professional air permeability testing of residential and other buildings to support Building Standards compliance, assess building performance and identify air leakage.
Sound Insulation Testing
Airborne and impact sound insulation testing to assess acoustic performance and demonstrate compliance with applicable Building Standards requirements.
Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Consultancy
Professional advice, inspections, audits and management support to help clients and contractors maintain appropriate standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
Independent Advice. Professional Expertise. Practical Solutions.
At SSD Group, we recognise that every project is different. Whether supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure development, monitoring the construction of a new home or undertaking specialist building performance testing, our approach is based on technical competence, professional integrity and attention to detail.
We aim to provide straightforward, dependable and proportionate services tailored to the needs of each client.
SSD Group — Supporting the successful delivery and performance of buildings and infrastructure.