About Short by Design

20 years of telecoms experience. Built to do things differently.

Short by Design gives customers a clearer way to plan, build and improve the infrastructure their teams depend on every day.

Expertise without the noise.

Customers need people who understand the technical detail and the reality of live sites. We bring senior telecoms experience, practical judgement and clear communication from the first survey through to handover.

20+ Years Industry Experience

Hands-on knowledge across telecoms, fibre, cabling and connected building systems.

Director-Level Telecoms Expertise

Senior guidance from survey and design through to sign-off.

Safety-Led Delivery

Work planned around site risks, access requirements and operational constraints.

Independent Infrastructure Advice

Clear recommendations based on what the site needs, not what is easiest to sell.

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Leadership 20+ years across telecoms, infrastructure design and delivery.
Approach Clear surveys. Practical design. Safe delivery. Documented handover.
Accountability Director-level involvement from first conversation to sign-off.
Director & Founder

Mike Short

Telecoms • Design • Delivery

Mike founded Short by Design after two decades across field engineering, fixed-line telecoms, infrastructure design and programme delivery.

His background covers the practical side of site work and the planning discipline needed to deliver larger programmes. That mix shapes how Short by Design works: clear surveys, sensible designs, safe delivery and honest communication.

The aim is simple. Give customers direct access to experienced advice, then deliver the work neatly, safely and without unnecessary noise.

20+ Years Experience Director-Level Insight Survey & Design Site Delivery

What this means for your project.

A prospective client should feel confident that the advice is practical, the scope is understood and the finished work will be easy to operate after we leave site.

Clear Scope Before Work Starts

Surveys, designs and recommendations are written around the real site, not assumptions.

Joined-Up Delivery

Cabling, fibre, WiFi, CCTV and telecoms design are considered together so the infrastructure works as one system.

Evidence at Handover

Testing, labelling and documentation give your team confidence in what has been installed.

What customers should expect.

No vague estimates. No confusing process. No handover gap. The work should be clear before it starts and dependable when it is finished.

20+Years Experience
UKInfrastructure Delivery
End-to-endSurvey Design Build
SafetyLed Delivery
QualityAssured Handover

Why choose Short by Design?

A calm, standards-led approach for customers who want the work handled with care, clarity and accountability.

Survey Through Sign-Off

One joined-up view from first look to finished installation.

Tested & Documented Installations

Clear outputs that make ongoing support easier.

Simple Communication

Plain updates, direct accountability and fewer surprises.

Want a clearer route forward?

Tell us what you are planning and we will help you shape the next step.

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