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5 Reasons for the Rise in Popularity of Modular Buildings
Modular construction is not a new concept. It is already extremely popular in countries such as Germany and Japan. However, it is becoming an increasingly popular construction method in the UK, with 15,000 modular homes built every year. Additionally, the use of...
Is a Modular Building the Right Option for Your Business?
Is a Modular Building the Right Option for Your Business? Modular buildings are transforming how we build and have become a popular choice with contractors, architects and developers. In recent years, the demand for a modular building across the UK has grown at a...
The KES Group Story
KES Group - Who Are We? KES Group is a limited company that thrives from growth and development from within. We are an ambitious company that employs professionals of all talents to create a business that stems from renewable technologies and innovative practises. At...
Week 10: Update – The Steel is UP!
Week 10 is here and the new facility at Strabane Business Park is now getting bigger and better. Our new manufacturing facility is shooting up quicker than we ever expected. A massive thanks to the team at Walter Watsons for their hard work over the last two weeks. They worked countless hours to ensure the steel frame was just right and we are so impressed with the job they done
Commercial Property – The SmartBuild Way
Nowadays, the price for commercial property across Ireland and the UK is constantly increasing. This ultimately results in complete uncertainty for business owners and significant levels of pressure across all industries. Rising costs equal lower profit margins,...
Week 2: Update – KES Group Factory Build at Strabane Business Park
Week 2 is now officially complete! Week two has been a massive success for our team of 'smartbuilders.' The progress at our new site at the Strabane Business Park has been magic in the last week. Regardless of the bad weather conditions at the beginning of the week,...
Week 1: Update – KES Group Factory Build at Strabane Business Park
Week 1 of the KES Group Factory Build The journey to our brand new manufacturing and office facility at the Strabane Business Park has officially begun. Phase 1 of our new premises started on the 1st April 2019. The diggers landed on site to form our brand new...
Do you need Planning Permission for a Modular Building?
What is planning permission? Firstly, planning permission is a regulation used to guide the way towns, cities and countrysides are developed. This includes: the use of land & buildings the appearance of buildings landscaping highway access the impact that the...
A Time Lapse of the SmartBuild Delivery & Installation Process
Smartbuilds portable buildings are a revolutionary construction method that will change your life. Constructed off-site and delivered to site in individual modules and complete with the latest technology.