Modular building company Jan Snel has opened an office in Wales.
Jan Snel UK plans to bring swifter and more sustainable construction to the UK market. Jan Snel itself is a subsidiary of Japanese market leader Daiwa House, which provides industrialised modular and commercial buildings in Asia, North America and Australia.
The team at Jan Snel UK will focus on the residential market but work across the sectors to provide healthcare, education and commercial solutions. Ben Pemberton has been appointed as the UK manager, bringing over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry.
Harry van Zandwijk, CEO of Jan Snel, said: “In the UK – particularly in the social housing sector – there is an urgent need for high-quality accommodation that can be delivered quickly.
“Modular construction is the ideal solution. By opening our UK office, we can meet this need expediently, combining our modular expertise with local market knowledge.”
The Jan Snel UK team is already working on a project with developer Abode Waterstone and Coastal Housing Group, which will provide affordable homes on the former oil refinery site, now the Coed Darcy urban village in South Wales. When completed, the site will create an entirely new community, one with comfortable and well-appointed homes, many of which will be eco-friendly. The development also includes schools and green open spaces.
As a next step, Jan Snel UK is looking at opening a factory in Wales. The team is already discussing the possibilities with the Welsh Government.
Ben Pemberton said: “We want to bring more jobs to the area and make a positive contribution to the local economy, and we are incredibly excited about what lies ahead. Jan Snel’s product is head and shoulders above everything else in the modular market in terms of quality, and I am proud to represent the brand in the UK.”
