WE AREwho
ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING
MARKETING
EQUIPMENT
Who We Are
At NES Group, we go beyond the traditions of banking today and plan for the potential of the future. What makes us different? In-house capabilities to imagine, design, and deliver your project.
With decades of experience, we know the industry inside and out, we know what works, and we know what’s next. We are invested in creating customized solutions that embrace the traditions of the industry while reflecting the quickly evolving demands of an increasingly digital reality.
What We Do
Banking is so much more than transactions.
It’s building trust, fostering relationships, and providing education about protecting one’s financial future. From concept to completion, we are committed to delivering exceptional results that elevate the banking experience. We provide a seamless experience to address all of your project needs, whether you’re building a new location, updating an existing branch, or retrofitting a space to align with your brand.
Our Services
Architecture
Concept and design from interior to exterior –including finishes, flooring, fixtures, and furniture
Building
Single point of contact from start to finish, simplifying your project experience
Marketing
Innovative concepts that bring your brand to life within your physical spaces to create an unforgettable branch experience.
Equipment
In-house sales agents to specify the right equipment for your location and customer needs.
Architecture & Interior Design
When choosing a designer for your project, you want an architectural firm that understands your industry inside and out – and as partners to financial institutions exclusively, you can be confident that every aspect of your project will be designed and executed seamlessly.
Our designers are experts in creating spaces that integrate functionality with aesthetics.
Branch Design
Architecture
Interior Design
Space Planning
Branch Transformation
Construction Documentation
Site Design & Planning
Millwork Design
Finish Selection
Code Review
Cost Projections
Retail Communications
Product Placement
Whether your brand identity is bold & outspoken or understated & reserved, we’ll create a space that is reflective of your style yet functional.
Project Management & Construction Coordination
Our project managers oversee the construction process from start to finish, ensuring smooth coordination and successful execution.
As your single point of contact with the day-to-day responsibility for your project, we’ll interface with the construction team, architects, designers, engineers, IT department, and all vendors to keep your project on schedule.
By setting clear expectations & outlining project deliverables, our project managers lay the foundation for a well-structured & organized project.
Coordination
Strategic Planning
Market Studies
Site Identification
Site Selection & Negotiations
Growth, Staffing, & Space Projections
Branch Performance
Programming
Project Specifications
Budgeting & Cost Management
Construction Documents
Bid Review
Project Award
Permitting
Scheduling
Phasing
Punch List
Building Training
Project Implementation
The employees really enjoy the new location with its modern amenities and workstations.
Its been a morale booster and shows the staff that management is committed to providing them with a safe and fun space for them to succeed at their jobs.
The members have been wowed and the town has been complimentary of the aesthetics of both the facility and site.
Stephen White President & CEO Westerly Community Bank
Branding
Your branch network is a physical extension of your brand that should reflect your values and strengthen the communities you serve.
Our integrated approach to the in-branch branding process combines architecture, interior design, and environmental graphic design.
Signage
Environmental Graphic Design:
– Logo & Branded Displays
– Wall Murals
– Floor Graphics
– Wayfinding Systems
– Art Installations
– Custom-Glass Banding
Customer Journey Optimization
Identity Design
Brand your Banking Journey
Bank Equipment
We understand the importance of specifying the appropriate bank equipment for your location and customer needs—both now and with flexibility for the future.
By prioritizing adaptability, we help select bank equipment that not only meets present demands but can also accommodate evolving needs, whether it's updating security features, incorporating new digital services, or expanding physical layouts.
Finding the right balance between physical & digital channels is crucial for a seamless omnichannel experience
Self-Service Terminals
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
In-Line Teller Machine (ILTs)
Physical Security
Fire
Video Surveillance
Alarm
Access Systems
Our Process
Our process is designed to take you from conception to completion with ease. We’ve broken it down phase-by-phase which allows us to plan, design, and construct each and every project efficiently and flexibly.
Phase I
Identify Programming Space Planning Concept Development Budgeting
Phase II
Visualize Plan Development Code Review Millwork Design Finish Selection
Phase III
Design
Project Specifications
Renderings
Construction Documents
Phase IV
Implement
Bid Review
Project Award
Permitting
Scheduling
Phasing
Phase V
Achieve
Punch List
Building Training
Completion
Close Out
Branch Transformation Strategy before
Completing an effective branch transformation begins with a comprehensive understanding of where the project fits within your organization’s mission. We start by learning about you, the ideal experience, and your vision.
We’ll explore your current needs and your long-term goals, then identify solutions that will take your branch to the next level and differentiate you from the competition.
A successful transformation involves reimagining and reshaping the traditional brick-and-mortar branch to meet the evolving needs of customers in a digital age.
NES Group is a trusted partner who truly feel like an extension of our Ion internal branch design team. They have been instrumental in helping us define, design and execute on our branch transformation vision. We are energized about this new, exciting direction and feel fortunate to be working with such a dynamic team of professionals.
Dawn D. Derwin EVP, Chief Retail Delivery Officer Ion Bank
51 the NES ADVANTAGE
years of experience partner to financial institutions exclusively project management from start to finish
on-time, on-budget with solutions that go above & beyond innovative designs for branch environments serving all of new england & new york