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PEB Corp Group · Turnkey construction

Turnkey steel framing and modular buildings, one contract

SmartBrix Construction builds turnkey buildings in Colombia and Panama: BIM design, steel fabrication at the group plant (NewCon Steel®), sitework, and erection in one contract. Steel framing typically in 3–5 months from foundations; modular, 60–120 days depending on scope.

350+PEB Corp Group projects
15+Years of experience
60–120daysModular project delivery
11,500m²≈123,800 sq ft in 100 days · U. del Rosario
  • NSR-10
  • REP-2021
  • IBC
  • AISI S100-16
  • ASCE/SEI 7
  • Zn-Al-Mg 275 g/m²
  • ±0.5 mm CNC
  • BIM · Revit
  • 250 km/h · Saffir-Simpson Cat. 4
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 37001
  • 20,000 m²/month

At a glance

What does SmartBrix Construction do?

SmartBrix Construction is PEB Corp Group’s construction company. It delivers steel framing and modular construction projects, with engineering from PEB Corp and steel supplied by NewCon Steel®.

One contract covers BIM design and engineering, steel fabrication at the group’s CNC plant, logistics, sitework from the foundations up, erection, and interior finishes. SmartBrix is your single point of responsibility.

Systems
Steel framing (LGS/CFS) and prefab modules
Offices
Panama City (HQ) · Bogotá
Group plant
NewCon Steel® · 20,000 m²/month
Certifications
ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 · 37001 (PEB Corp Group)

Building in Colombia: scope, Bogotá and Barranquilla projects, and quote requirements →

Questions to ask before you plan your building

Ministry of Defense · Bogotá, Colombia

Completed project in Colombia

39,000 m² in 8 months · Bogotá, Colombia · Steel framing.

See photograph, scope and facts

More cases: Universidad del Rosario — Sede Mutis and Sede Norte · Corporación Universitaria de la Costa.

03Turnkey process

Four phases. One accountable team

From the digital model to handover of an operating building, with one schedule and one point of contact.

  1. BIM design & engineering
  2. CNC plant fabrication
  3. Logistics & shipping
  4. Sitework & erection
Phase 01

BIM design & engineering

We model in Revit with clash detection before anything is fabricated, and prepare the documents for permits in each jurisdiction.

BIMRevitIFC
Phase 02
Operator at the CNC roll-forming line in the group’s plant in Panama

CNC plant fabrication

Zn-Al-Mg 275 g/m² steel profiles fabricated at the group’s CNC plant (NewCon Steel®, Las Mañanitas, EMMA regime) to a ±0.5 mm tolerance.

20,000 m²/month±0.5 mmZn-Al-Mg 275
Phase 03
Truck loaded with structural panels leaving the group plant

Logistics & shipping

The group plant ships directly from Panama to Colombia, Central America, and the Caribbean. Flat-pack modules are optimized for containers.

Plant shippingFlat-packCertificate of origin
Phase 04
SmartBrix crew pouring the foundation slab on site

Sitework & erection

We handle everything from foundations to erection and finishes. Modular projects in 60–120 days; steel framing in 3–5 months from foundations.

FoundationsErectionFinishes

04Proof

Numbers you can verify

Every figure points to a real project, a certification, or a building code.

350+PEB Corp Group projectsAcross Colombia, Panama, Central America, and the Caribbean.See projects
39,000m²Ministry of DefenseAbout 420,000 sq ft. Bogotá headquarters, delivered in 8 months.See case
4× ISOPEB Corp Group certifications9001 · 14001 · 45001 · 37001Group certifications
250km/hHurricane designSaffir-Simpson Category 4 (155 mph). A per-project design reference, not a universal building rating.See specification

05Delivered projects

Projects with area, schedule, and city

PEB Corp Group projects delivered by SmartBrix Construction, with verifiable area, schedule, and location.

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A reference project’s area and delivery period describe that case; they do not guarantee another building’s schedule.

06Regional coverage

Offices in Panama City, Bogotá and Santo Domingo

Headquarters and group plant in Panama City, with shared offices in Bogotá and Santo Domingo. Construction in Colombia and Panama; in Central America and the Caribbean we handle inquiries, with direct shipping from the group plant and coverage confirmed for each location.

Coverage map: shipping from Panama City to Colombia, Central America, and the CaribbeanBogotáBarranquillaCentral AmericaKingstonSanto DomingoAruba · CuraçaoTrinidadPanama CityCoverage map: shipping from Panama City to Colombia, Central America, and the CaribbeanBogotáBarranquillaCentral AmericaKingstonSanto DomingoArubaCuraçaoTrinidadPanama City
HQ & plantDestinations

07PEB Corp Group

The construction arm of PEB Corp Group

PEB Corp engineers. NewCon Steel® manufactures. SmartBrix Construction builds. Three brands, one delivery chain: PEB Corp provides structural engineering and BIM design, NewCon Steel® manufactures cold-formed steel at the group’s CNC plant, and SmartBrix Construction contracts and delivers the complete project. SmartBrix Construction is not a block or brick manufacturer; it builds steel buildings.

PEB Corp Group certifications: ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 · 37001. Portfolio projects belong to the PEB Corp Group and were executed by SmartBrix Construction with PEB Corp engineering. On some, the structure was fabricated at the group plant (NewCon Steel®, in operation since 2018); on others, the group only installed it.

08FAQ

What buyers ask us most

Have another question? Our buyer’s guide covers scope, pricing, schedules, and documents.

Read the full guide

When should I choose steel framing vs. modular construction?
Steel framing for permanent buildings (industrial warehouses, schools, hospitals, offices, and housing); prefabricated modules when speed and mobility outweigh permanence (camps, temporary classrooms, site offices, and clinics). The guide Steel framing vs. modular construction: how to choose compares schedules, permanence, and uses.
What does a turnkey project with SmartBrix include?
A single contract covers BIM design and engineering, steel fabrication at the group’s CNC plant (NewCon Steel®, Las Mañanitas · EMMA regime), logistics and shipping, sitework from the foundations up, erection, interior finishes, and maintenance. SmartBrix is your single point of responsibility, so you don’t juggle multiple contractors.
How long does a project take?
Modular projects: 60–120 days — up to 90% faster than traditional construction. Steel framing projects: typically 3–5 months from foundations. For example, the Hospital Modular in Panama City (2,430 m²) was delivered in 30 days and Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá (11,500 m²) in 100 days.
How much does steel framing construction cost in 2026?
As a 2026 PEB Corp Group reference, industrialized steel structure ranges by project size: approx. 220–260 USD/m² (20–24 USD/sq ft) for 500 m² (about 5,400 sq ft) projects, 180–220 USD/m² (17–20 USD/sq ft) for 2,000 m² (about 21,500 sq ft), and 150–180 USD/m² (14–17 USD/sq ft) for 5,000 m² (about 53,800 sq ft). These figures cover the steel structure only, without MEP or civil works (Panama 2026 reference). Every turnkey project is quoted by scope. Request a technical proposal: we reply within 24 business hours and send it in 48 h.
Are SmartBrix and PEB Corp the same company?
SmartBrix Construction (SmartBrix Centroamérica S.A.S.) is the turnkey operating unit of PEB Corp Group. PEB Corp (Pre-Engineered Buildings Corp, S.A.) is the group parent: structural engineering, BIM design, institutional relations and the export gateway. NewCon Steel® (NewCon Steel Corp.) is the manufacturer of cold-formed steel (LGS/CFS) profiles, panels and structural kits at the group’s CNC plant in Las Mañanitas, Panama City, under the EMMA regime — it does not build buildings. All three operate with PEB Corp Group’s ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 37001 certifications.
Which countries do you deliver projects in?
SmartBrix serves clients from the group offices in Panama City, Bogotá and Santo Domingo, and builds in Colombia and Panama. It also handles inquiries in Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala) and the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Curaçao, Aruba, Trinidad, Jamaica). Steel ships from the group plant in Las Mañanitas, Panama City. The design is verified against NSR-10, REP-2021, or IBC per jurisdiction, and coverage is confirmed for each location.

09Quote

Tell us about your project. Proposal in 48 h

We reply within 24 business hours with clear next steps. If you already have drawings or bid documents, send them by WhatsApp or email and we will review them with the proposal.

WhatsApp sales+507 6608 8555 Phone+507 6608 8555 Emailinfo@smartbrix.com
Headquarters · Local officeCentro Industrial PEB, Las Mañanitas, Panama City · Bogotá, Colombia

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Location, size, and timingThis lets us prepare a realistic proposal.
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ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 37001350+ projects · 15+ years · PEB Corp Group

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