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Bibby Financial Services to sponsor a category at the Master Builder Awards
BFS. “Working with the FMB further enables us to build, and show our support, for this vital sector of our economy. “We believe the solutions we offer construction businesses through our invoice finance, asset finance and foreign exchange services give them the support they need to be successful in a challenging economic climate.” One in five of the new clients BFS started working with last year operate in the construction sector, which gives the business valuable insight into, and understanding of, the needs and challenges of construction businesses. “Our partnership with the FMB will further enhance our knowledge,” says Brown, which can in turn enhance our support for businesses. That’s a win for us, a win for our clients – and a win for the award recipients. We are looking forward to connecting with FMB members at or before the awards and wish entrants the very best of luck.”
FMB partner, Bibby Financial Services (BFS), is sponsoring the Commercial or Public Sector Project awards category of the 2025 National Master Builder Awards. Construction has been a core sector for BFS since the creation of the business over 40 years ago. Continually enhancing its product range, BFS has offered a tailored Construction Invoice Finance solution for more than 20 years. The specialist finance offering supports applications for payment and is well suited to the complex contractual nature of the construction sector. BFS has a specialist team in place to support its construction clients and taps into its extensive network of partners to provide support with legal and contractual aspects, and to offer resources and insights to SMEs. “We’re proud to be sponsoring the Commercial or Public Sector Project awards category of the Master Builder Awards,” says Roger Brown, Head of UK Partnerships at
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