Episode 96: What’s happening to operations & maintenance?

Operations & maintenance (O&M) may not be the most exciting aspect of a new project, but over a long-term contract they can be the most important.

So as more procuring authorities look to drop O&M from their partnership contracts, where does this leave the market - and how exposed are the assets to facing public sector cuts?

The team discuss:

• Examples of O&M being cut to make savings - 1:50
• The UK’s experience of ‘inflexible’ long-term O&M regimes - 8:05
• Pros and cons of O&M ‘lite’ - 15:14
• The importance of keeping buildings properly maintained - 17:12

For an in-depth read on O&M in the US, click here.

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