Did you know Valen have partnered with Fiable to ensure contractors financial health for our client’s projects? Our working relationship began back in 2020 when we provided testing feedback for the software and service when it first launched under the banner of Anility.

Our partnership with Fiable is about ensuring our clients have increased transparency and reduced risk when they are selecting their head contractors for their projects. The construction industry can have ups and downs, thin margins and fluctuating material costs and global supply chain pressures – one bad job can sink a contractor, leaving the client with a half-finished job, delays and the financial burden of getting the project completed.

The statistics are sobering:
• 2025 FY: 3,596 construction insolvencies recorded in Australia.
• 2025–2026 Forecast: On track for a further 3,584 insolvencies.

These numbers reflect the challenging conditions in the construction industry, its not just fixed price contracts that can cause pain for large head contractors, we have seen how global influences can cause material spikes for small contractors as has been the recent case with plumbers who use PVC pipes. Any maintenance, remedial, or refurbishment job can be impacted, and your builder can have a whole suite of projects running beyond your project that influence their financial performance. That’s why we rigorously test our panel of contractor’s financials before we onboard them, and every time they tender, to look after our clients’ best interests.

Our role as a project manager requires us to protect our clients’ best interests at every stage of the project. On a project we were managing in 2025, we had done all the due diligence on the contractor’s financials, however the contractor went into receivership before the end of the project due to losses on an external project. However, because of Valen’s proactive management, our client suffered zero financial impact.

Our methodology ensured:
1. Compliance Continuity: We progressively collected all essential documentation, ensuring no gaps in certification.
2. Strategic Oversight: Our team identified and rejected unreasonable variation claims early.
3. Risk Diversification: By recommending comparative tenders for subsequent stages, we ensured the project was not tethered to a single failing entity.

At Valen, we don’t just manage buildings; we manage risk. Through our partnership with Fiable and our robust project methodologies, we provide the transparency and stability needed to deliver your project on time and on budget.