Chase de Vere, the national IFA firm, has set up a partnership with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the professional body for construction managers which has 34,000 UK members.

Chase de Vere says it will offer independent financial and corporate advice services to CIOB’s UK members. It will work with the Institute by writing articles for members, attending CIOB events and involvement in the prestigious Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2018.

The Construction Manager of the Year Awards recognises the best people working in the construction industry. Past winners have gone on to build major projects such as Canary Wharf, Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and Hong Kong Airport.

Stephen Kavanagh, chief executive, Chase de Vere, said: “We are looking forward to working with The Chartered Institute of Building. We have many similarities with them including expertise in our chosen professions and a focus on delivering excellence to our clients.”

Terry Watts, managing director, The Chartered Institute of Building, said: “CIOB is delighted that Chase de Vere is partnering with the Construction Manager of the Year awards for 2018. Recognising and rewarding excellence for the wider community is the driving force behind these awards and we are looking forward to working with Chase de Vere.”

The Chartered Institute of Building has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and has been in existence since 1834. CIOB members work worldwide in the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment. It has nearly 50,000 members in more than 100 countries and 34,000 in the UK.

 Chase de Vere has 16 offices across the UK and provides independent financial advice and Financial Planning services to individuals and businesses. The company is backed by Swiss Life.