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KBS Building Systems is home to a state-of-the-art, 80,000-square-foot factory in South Paris, ME, and a second, 60,000-square-foot factory in Waterford, ME. Both factories are home to the most modern innovations in modular building. KBS employs more than 200 knowledgeable, innovative and reputable experts in their fields. Several employees boast more than 30 years of experience and lead a team dedicated to providing excellence and customer satisfaction. Residential modular units from KBS Building Systems range from single-family homes to duplexes, triplexes and entire cottage communities located throughout New England. There are innumerable benefits to building modular. The controlled environment within the factories allows projects to be less susceptible to weather delays. Full production sets of plans are generated for each project before it is built, reducing the risk of conflict and providing greater predictability of costs. Modular assembly in the factory can coincide with site work, reducing the overall time needed to complete a project. KBS Building Systems seeks every KBS Building Systems is also a leader in residential modular home construction. Custom cottages located in Old Orchard Beach provide owners with affordable vacation homes in close proximity to beaches, Maine lakes and highly desirable summer communities. to Maine and Ray took me through the factory and showroom, there was no doubt KBS was the solution. I would definitely work with them again." Barsamian offers further accolades. "In only five days, the building was up and KBS Building Systems has built several cottage communities providing consumers with a more affordable way to own vacation homes. complete, and about 80% of the interior work was done — very high quality. I explained to Ray that the tenants moving here were willing to pay extra for all the bells and whistles. He included every upgrade we asked for. Now, the units look more like homes than apart- ments. Would I do a project like this again? Yes, but only if KBS was involved." 18 | GREATER BOSTON Builder+Architect BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM means available to control costs, not the least of which is its approach to how a given project is planned. The builder or developer is invited to a showroom at the factory, where materials, fixtures and finishes are displayed for them to see and feel. In the case of Belgrade Place, the prints were approved and materials chosen long before construction began, eliminating time-consuming and costly change orders. Speaking of those particular prints, how's this for a grand finale? "When the bank saw the prints, the project got a nice, healthy appraisal," Atkisson says. "But when they actually saw one of the apartment units completed, they upped that appraisal buy 33%. Imagine that in today's economy, when most assessments are heading south." Builder+Architect is proud to feature KBS Building Systems this month. This company has earned a reputation for its experience and the ability to complete projects on time and with exceptional quality. To learn more about KBS Building Systems, call (207) 739-2400 or visit www.kbs-homes.com. COVER FEATURE

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