Before You Send an RFQ: What to Include and What We Confirm
What should our building materials and FF&E sourcing brief include?
A category-by-category product list or BOQ with quantities, target specification or reference images, the compliance standards your destination market requires (fire rating, AS/NZS, NFRC, CE and similar), delivery address and target ship date. FBM Sourcing reviews the brief against factory minimums and flags any category that needs a site visit or physical sample before quoting.
What should we confirm about a factory before you place an order?
Before any order is confirmed, FBM Sourcing checks that the factory's business licence and production scope match the product category, verifies current capacity against your quantity and timeline, confirms the specific certificate numbers and expiry dates relevant to your destination market, and documents the sample used as the production reference — all shared with you before the order is placed, not summarised after the fact.
China Sourcing Agent for
FBM Sourcing manages the entire China procurement package for overseas construction projects — building materials and FF&E sourced, negotiated, inspected, consolidated and shipped under one accountable team.
Watch How We Work
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Watch & read transcript →Who we Are?
One-Stop Sourcing Agent for Custom Building Materials & Furniture, with sourcing experience since 2014
FBM Sourcing is a China-based sourcing agency located in Guangzhou, specializing in custom building materials and furniture for construction projects.
Since 2014, we’ve helped developers, contractors, and FF&E suppliers source everything from hotel and office furniture to doors, windows, tiles, kitchens, wardrobes, lighting, railings, and more.
We work with certified factories across China that have rich production experience and offer competitive prices. We coordinate technical drawings, oversee production and inspection, and manage container loading and shipping.
To date, we’ve shipped around 100 containers annually to projects across Australia, North America, the Caribbean hurricane zone, and beyond.
Whether you’re building a hotel or a house, we handle every detail like it’s our own — from sourcing to delivery.
Products We Source For Construction Projects
Procurement Projects Delivered From China
Five Star Hotel Building Materials Procurement in Hurricane Zone
Five-star hotel building materials procurement case in a hurricane-zone project, covering China sourcing, QC and shipment coordination.
Four Star Hotel Building Materials Procurement — Florida, United States
14+ categories of building materials and FF&E — tiles, sanitary ware, aluminum windows, fire doors, cabinets, bedding and outdoor products — sourced from China and delivered in 7 containers to a luxury hotel new-build in Florida.
12 x 40HQ Custom Furniture for Apartment Project in Melbourne
Melbourne apartment custom furniture procurement case involving 12 x 40HQ containers, China supplier coordination, QC and shipment planning.
804-Bed Student Accommodation Furniture Procurement in Melbourne
Melbourne student accommodation furniture procurement case covering China sourcing, supplier follow-up, QC and shipment planning.
Custom Furniture Procurement for Student Accommodation in Melbourne
Custom furniture procurement from China for a Melbourne student accommodation project: production, QC inspection and container delivery.
22 Containers of Metal Filing Cabinets for Australia and New Zealand Office Projects
Filing cabinet procurement case for Australia and New Zealand with China supplier coordination, quality checks and export preparation.
Melbourne Office Chair Procurement Case Study: Approx. 10 x 40HQ from China
Melbourne office chair procurement case covering large-volume China sourcing, factory coordination, QC and container shipment preparation.
Custom Aluminum Profile Procurement for a Buenos Aires Hardware Wholesaler
Argentina wholesaler customized aluminum profiles procurement case with China supplier coordination, specification checks and export preparation.
How we Charge?
Your payment is safe with us – one accountable counterparty, with all documents in FBM Sourcing’s name.
Products We Source For You
One firm price
- All our work is included in the unit price
- After-sales included, nothing added later
Suppliers You Nominate
5% commission
- Your own suppliers, or showroom and market purchases with us
- After-sales by the supplier’s warranty; we help you communicate
Our Typical Clients
We Manage Your Construction Procurement, Building Materials & Furniture, Like Our Own.
01. Developers
02. General Contractors
03. Builders
04. Commercial Project Owners
05. Interior Design & Construction Companies
06. FF&E Solution Providers
Our Typical Clients
What Service We Provide
Seamless Procurement for Custom Building Materials & Furniture, Managed Every Step.
Why Need China Local Management
We not only find the best factory for you to save you big amount of purchasing cost but also control specifications, samples, production timing, packing and shipment across multiple factories for your multiple projects.
Need Certified Suppliers?
We source certified products from verified factories, ensuring compliance with international safety and quality standards.
How FBM Sourcing Manages Your Project
A clear procurement workflow keeps suppliers, samples, production and shipping under control before goods leave China.
Project Scope Review
Send drawings, product lists, reference photos, quantities, destination and timeline.
Supplier Matching
We compare factories by capability, specification fit, export experience and pricing.
Quotation, Samples & QC
We coordinate quotations, samples, finish confirmation, production follow-up and inspection.
Loading container & Shipping
Timely and efficient shipping, ensuring your products reach you as promised.
Why FBM Sourcing for China Procurement?
Factory Sourcing, QC and Shipment Coordination Under One Team
Direct Factory Sourcing vs. FBM Sourcing Managed Procurement
Two Ways Projects Usually Start
From BOQ to Factory Orders
Most projects reach us as a Bill of Quantities or a drawing set. We read those documents line by line, split them into factory-level RFQs by product category, return one comparable quotation mapped to your BOQ numbering, and turn approved items into factory production orders. See the BOQ & drawing takeoff service.
For Property Developers
Developers buying building materials and FF&E direct get one accountable team in China: mixed-container consolidation by building and phase, shipments sequenced to the construction schedule, and approved specifications that carry over to the next phase or the next site. See China procurement for property developers.
Common Questions Before Sending an Inquiry
Can FBM Sourcing source both building materials and FF&E?
Yes. We can coordinate categories such as doors, windows, cabinets, sanitaryware, flooring, hotel furniture, restaurant furniture and custom FF&E packages.
Can you work with several factories at the same time?
Yes. Many projects require multiple suppliers. FBM Sourcing tracks quotations, production timing, packing and consolidation so the buyer does not manage every factory directly.
Can you inspect goods before shipment?
Yes. Inspection can cover quantity, dimensions, visible finish, packing, labels and loading requirements depending on the product and project scope.
What should I send for a quote?
Send drawings, product lists, reference photos, quantity, destination country or port, quality requirements and target delivery schedule.
Contact us
We will review your project and get back to you.
1402, No. 140 Zhongshan Ave W, Guangzhou, China
+86 135 6007 5057
9am - 6pm
Monday to Friday