KEEBS
Introduction
• Keebs is a subsidiary company to Kathrens Holdings Ltd.
• Within Kathrens Holdings Ltd, is the operational company of WK
Plastererers Ltd which has been trading for over 35 years
providing internal & external fit out solutions to National Volume
House Builders and the commercial sector encompassing
refurbishment and new build contracts
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Services include;
Steel Stud Work
Dry lining
Plastering
Render & External Cladding
External Wall Insulation Works
Challenges
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Within the current market place of the commercial & residential sector we
are faced with the challenge of producing a cost effective scheme whilst
maintaining a high quality, sustainable and energy efficient build process
Main Challenges are;
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Cost of build to achieve relevant code
Prelims and Profit margins being eroded by market forces
Working to reduced programmes to maxims Prelim value
Continuity Of Build Lost – Developers Reducing Exposure
Lead Time To Completed Units
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Solution ?
Keebs is an innovative build solution that will achieve a
cost effective build process for obtaining Code For
Sustainable Home Requirements creating a more
efficient build process than traditional build whilst
maintaining the highest level of quality and increasing
sustainability and speed of build.
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Key Benefits Of KEEBS
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Speed of Build from slab to plastered in 20 days
No settlement issues
Dimension tolerances accuracy to +/-1mm
Fast drying out giving benefit of reduced moisture content levels
Robust, sturdy structure
Enhanced sound ratings
Enhanced fire ratings
Not vulnerable to fire during construction stage
Retrospective repairs and alterations
• Light weight structure = reduced foundation costs
• Reduced build times + Lower Prelims = higher profit Margin
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Sustainability
• Steel Frame Structures Rated A/A+ IN BRE Green Guide
• Insulation Global Warming Potential of less than 5
• High Percentage of Steel Used In Construction Is From
Recycled Sources
• Reduced Waste To Land Fill 94% Of Steel Reused In
Demolition
• Majority Of Units Stick Built On Site Reducing Transport
Requirements
• Durability Of Steel – Predicted Design Life OF 250 Years (as
per SCI publication p262)
• Onsite waste reduced
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Key Applications
Volume Builders
• Show houses completed swifter than traditional build
• Create street scene
• Keeping to aggressive build programme dictated by sales
Social Housing
• Speed of build
• Able to create effective living space quicker than traditional build
• Units ready for rental/sales giving early revenue
Main Contractor
• Reduced programme
• Higher profit as prelims reduced for speed of build
• Fixed costs
• All necessary NHBC and indemnity dealt with by Keebs
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Keebs Obligations
Client
Award
Contract
Keebs Ltd
Design
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Supply & Fit
Of Keebs
Frame Inclusive
Of External
Insulation
Quality
Management
Of Works To
Plaster Stage
Supply Of NHBC
And Installation
Warranty
Compliance
Regulating
Keebs Scope Of Operations And Quality Management
Design By Keebs Ltd
Erection of Frame to Plate
Inclusive of Joists/Floor
External Insulation
To Frame
Internal insulation partitions & dry line
Keebs Quality Management of Internal
Fit Out
To Plaster Stage
Issue Of NHBC & Keebs installation Warranty
Certificate
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Keebs Build Process
(Based on 3 bed detached unit)
Slab handed over to Keebs
Day 1
Steel Frame erected to joist level
Day 2
Steel Joist fitted in place floor decking fitted
Day 3
Steel Frame erected to plate
Day 4-5 Truss roof fitted (covered by others)
Day 6-7 Ridged foil faced insulation board fitted to external
Day 8
Roof covered
Day 9
Fenestration fitted (by others)
Day 10
Building water tight ready for internal trades
Day 10
Internal stairs and window boards fitted
Day 11-12 Internal partitions and suspended ground floor ceiling erected
Day 13-14 M&E 1st fix
Day 14-15 Internal walls plaster boarded
Day 15-20 Internal walls taped and Jointed
Day 20
Hand over
Keebs Headline Objectives
• Build brand awareness
• Increase volume
• Build strong working relationship with key supply
chain
• Commit to sustainability and build on
commitment
• Implement regional operation data base
• Build stronger relationship with suppliers with
creation of group deals
• Continued Product Development With Supply
Chain & Clients
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Show Home for Barratts South Wales
KEEBS
Show Home for Barratt South Wales
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Q&A
Keebs
KPL House
Pontshonnorton Road
Pontypridd
CF37 4NA
01443 485242
Glenn Kathrens
Managing Director
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