Latest news for Bibby Financial Services 
Government Chief Construction Adviser doomed to fail unless late payment culture of the construction industry is addressed(22/09/2009)
According to Bibby Financial Services, the remit of the new Government Chief Construction Adviser is doomed to fail unless the late payment culture of the construction industry is addressed. Jason Heath, construction finance specialist at Bibby Financial Services, warned: “While I welcome any government initiative aimed at supporting and promoting the success of the UK construction industry, I believe that the new adviser will be thwarted from... [more]
Concern for the environment has limited impact on construction companies' approach to business travel(30/09/2008)
A survey carried out by Bibby Financial Services, found that only seven per cent of owners and mangers take the train when possible while a mere three per cent have brought in environmentally-friendly policies such as car share and cycle-to-work schemes (compared to a national average of 18 per cent). Looking at other business sectors, finance companies are demonstrating the highest level of environmental concern, with 82 per cent of owners an... [more]
Construction companies feel the effect of rising fuel costs on their business(11/08/2008)
The latest research from Bibby Financial Services reveals that more than half (55 per cent) of small businesses in the construction industry are already passing on increased costs incurred by the fuel crisis to their customers. Of the businesses surveyed, a massive 93 per cent of owners and managers of construction companies said they were feeling the effect of rising fuel costs on their business, with almost half (42 per cent) looking for way... [more]
Coping with bad debts in the construction industry(31/10/2007)
Following the award of the 2012 Olympic Games to London, an inevitable building boom will see attention focus on the construction industry and its ability to deliver such a massive undertaking. London 2012 will ultimately test the industry and stretch its resources to the limit. At the same time, the Games pose a huge business opportunity for those operating within the construction industry. With 9,000 workers due to be on site at the peak o... [more]
Funding and collections service designed for the construction industry(21/09/2007)
The growth in demand for alternative finance solutions in the construction sector has meant expansion for Bibby Financial Services specialist Construction Finance division. Bibby Financial Services has appointed a new business development manager, Simon Hudd, to cope with the increasing number of construction firms turning to the company for support. The company’s Construction Finance solution is a funding and collections service designed s... [more]
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