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F&M Bank Selects CBI to Design and Build New Prototype Branch

January 16th, 2026

Headquartered in Washington, Georgia, F&M Bank of Georgia has selected Consultants and Builders, Inc. as the Design|Build partner for their new Evans, GA branch.

The new branch will be located at the corner of Hereford Farm and Columbia Road near I-20. The envisioned branch will serve customers with an efficient layout, circulation, durable furnishings, outstanding marketing, and visual displays. The exterior design of the approximately 3,500 square foot, free-standing branch will incorporate design elements echoing current F&M Bank branches while remaining unique, and to maximize visibility and marketing opportunities during day and night. CBI’s efficient design ultimately lowers construction cost, while the addition of advanced technology maximizes operational efficiency and return on investment.

Farmers & Merchants Bank was incorporated in August 1949 and opened its doors as a full-service community bank serving Wilkes County in March 1950. In 1958 F&M Bank constructed what is now the Downtown Branch location and the Main Office location was constructed and opened for business in February 1983. The Bank’s official name was changed to F&M Bank in April 2009. The Bank currently operates in five locations – the Main Office and branch locations in Washington, Crawfordville, Lincolnton, and Martinez.

Consultants & Builders, Inc. is a full-service design-build firm providing the most creative and cost efficient solutions for our clients’ financial facility needs. Defining the standard for quality and integrity since 1986, CBI offers a complete portfolio of integrated services. Value oriented and time tested, our seamless, single source model consistently earns the highest level of client satisfaction. With 40 years of industry experience in the design, construction, remodeling, furnishing, and retail merchandising of financial facilities, CBI is the ideal partner to ensure that your new facility accurately reflects your brand image and enhances your marketplace presence.



Marine Federal Credit Union Selects CBI for Main Office Furniture

January 7, 2026

Marine FCU of Jacksonville, NC has selected Consultants and Builders, Inc. as their Interiors partner for office furniture replacement at their Main Office. We look forward to further collaboration with the Marine FCU team regarding their Main Office department organization, circulation, and ease of use for employees.

Marine Federal Credit Union history started in 1959 at Camp Lejeune, NC, to serve Marines, DoD employees, and families, growing from humble beginnings in a warehouse to a multi-state financial institution with branches in NC, VA, and SC, evolving to offer comprehensive services like checking, mortgages, and digital banking, always maintaining its member-focused, military-centric mission.

Consultants and Builders, Inc. is a 40-year historied, full-service design-build firm providing the most creative and cost efficient solutions for our clients’ financial facility needs. Defining the standard for quality and integrity since 1986, CBI offers a complete portfolio of integrated services. Value oriented and time tested, our seamless, single source model consistently earns the highest level of client satisfaction.



South Coast Bank Selects CBI to Design and Build New Prototype Branch

December 22nd, 2025

Headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, South Coast Bank is part of the WB&T Bankshares, Inc. family of companies providing financial services to the people of South Georgia since 1987. Consultants and Builders, Inc. has been selected by South Coast Bank as their Design|Build partner for the new Brunswick, GA branch prototype.

The new branch will be located on Canal Road near Golden Isles Parkway and I-95. The branch will better serve customers with efficient layout and circulation, durable furnishings, outstanding marketing, visual displays, easily accessible ITMs, and commercial banking. The exterior design of the approximately 5,300 square foot, free-standing branch will incorporate design elements echoing the surrounding coastal history, and to maximize visibility and marketing opportunities during the day and night. CBI’s efficient design ultimately lowers construction cost, while the addition of advanced technology maximizes operational efficiency and return on investment for South Coast Bank.

Consultants & Builders, Inc. is a full-service design-build firm providing the most creative and cost efficient solutions for our clients’ financial facility needs. Defining the standard for quality and integrity since 1986, CBI offers a complete portfolio of integrated services. Value oriented and time tested, our seamless, single source model consistently earns the highest level of client satisfaction.

With 40 years of experience in the design, construction, remodeling, furnishing and retail merchandising of financial facilities, CBI is the ideal partner to ensure that your new facility accurately reflects your brand image and enhances your marketplace presence.



CORE Credit Union Prepares for New Prototype Branch with CBI

October 6th, 2025

Based in Statesboro, Georgia, CORE Credit Union readies for permitting and preconstruction with Consultants and Builders, Inc. as partner for their new Port Wentworth, GA branch prototype.

Similar to multiple projects previously completed for CORE CU, CBI plans for the new branch to serve members with efficient layout and circulation, office meeting space, durable furnishings, memorable marketing, visual displays, and easily accessible ITMs. The exterior design of this approximately 2,750 square foot, free-standing branch will incorporate design elements echoing local development covenants, and to maximize visibility and marketing opportunities during day and night.

CBI’s efficient design ultimately lowers construction cost, while the addition of advanced technology maximizes operational efficiency and return on investment for CORE CU.

Exciting developments to come!



CBI and Tampa Postal FCU Progress on the New Branch Prototype

September 26th, 2025

Tampa Postal Federal Credit Union’s Fort Myers branch Design | Build project progresses with Consultants and Builders, Inc. and Builders at the helm regarding construction documents, permitting, and buyout.

All look forward ultimately to the future ground breaking and construction collaboration.



MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union – Operations Center Photography

September 2nd, 2025

With a stunning day of weather, MidSouth Community FCU coordinated with Consultants and Builders to take some highly merited professional photographs of the interior and exterior of their Macon, Georgia Operations Center.

Much continued growth and success for MidSouth Community FCU. Thank you for the past, current, and future project collaborations. We work well together and enjoy your employees and customers!

Thanks to all for the vision, collaboration, and diligent work once again!



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