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Now Live: Our NBS Source Partnership!

We’re excited to announce our partnership with NBS Source, making it easier than ever to find, select, and specify our Door products. With enhanced product data in NBS-standardised format, you’ll have everything you need for informed decision-making — all in one place.

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Your timber engineering experts in St Ives since 1962

At David Smith St Ives, we design and manufacture a full range of bespoke structural and architectural timber products, including Roof Trusses, Posi-Joist metal web joists, Stairs, and Fire doors.

From initial design and technical detailing through to precision manufacturing and on-site support, our experienced teams ensure quality, compliance and efficiency at every stage.

Whether supporting large-scale developments or one-off bespoke projects, we combine decades of expertise with modern manufacturing to provide reliable, high-performance timber systems.

Latest News

Treated Porch Gallows Brackets manufactured at David Smith St Ives, for Porches for a National Housebuilder.

Posi-Joist on a pressing bench.

Posi-joist metal web joists, before and after being pressed, manufactured for a new housing development in Luton, Bedfordshire.

After nearly 50 years of dedicated service, Gary Munns has recently retired from David Smith St Ives.

A DSSI graphic with the front of their product range brochure.

Planning a build project in 2026? We’re here to help.

A loaded DSSI lorry.

We’re back, and ready to kick off 2026 with bespoke support for your next build project.

As we wrap up another year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers, amazing team, and trusted suppliers for your continued support.

Christmas Cheer from the David Smith St Ives team!

Lorry with timber roof & floor cassettes on flatbed

Another successful delivery from the David Smith St Ives team!

Our 2026 Charity Calendar is here!

The DSSI team standing in a line for a photo

The team at David Smith St Ives are proud to celebrate over a year with zero Lost Time Accidents, a fantastic reflection of our ongoing commitment to safety, teamwork, and looking out for one another.

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