From survey through to sign-off - everything you need to build, connect and support your infrastructure.
Supporting organisations that rely on secure, reliable and well-designed infrastructure.
Connectivity, WiFi, CCTV and cabling for modern workspaces and operational teams.
Robust infrastructure for large spaces, operational environments and business-critical systems.
Reliable networks, AV, security and connectivity for learning and training environments.
Survey, design and delivery support for new builds, refurbishments and commercial fit-outs.
Survey, design and build support for fibre, access networks and customer connectivity projects.
Consistent standards, documentation and delivery across multiple locations and estate upgrades.
Short by Design was founded by Mike Short - a technology professional with 20 years of experience across field engineering, infrastructure design, and programme delivery at director level.
Having spent years managing large-scale programmes, Mike built Short by Design to bring genuine expertise, transparency, and a refreshingly different approach to infrastructure delivery. We do the stuff nobody sees, so everything you do works exactly as it should.
"Infrastructure isn't glamorous. But everyone notices when it fails."
No surprises. You know exactly where you stand at every stage.
We visit your site, understand your requirements, and assess exactly what's needed.
A detailed design and fixed-price quote. No vague estimates. No surprises when the invoice arrives.
We deliver to the design. On time. You get real-time updates throughout - no chasing required.
Full documentation. Everything tested and certified. 30-day guarantee. You're in safe hands.
Practical infrastructure advice, careful delivery and clear documentation from survey through completion.
Hands-on knowledge across telecoms, cabling, fibre, wireless and integrated technology environments.
Led by senior telecoms experience, with the judgement to design around real operational constraints.
One accountable approach from site survey and design through delivery, testing and documentation.
Work planned and delivered with safe systems, site discipline and appropriate risk controls.
Installations are tested, labelled and handed over with the information clients need to manage them.
Straightforward recommendations based on the site, the requirement and the right long-term outcome.
Tell us what you need. We'll survey, design, and deliver - with full transparency from day one.
Whether you're planning a new network, upgrading connectivity, installing CCTV or deploying fibre infrastructure, Short by Design can help.