3 Ps in a Pod

The future of UK PPP is facing a critical moment, and the team discuss the latest rumours and expectations as the Budget looms large. Paul also brings in experience from his recent chairing of a Burges Salmon panel session on the future of PPP and experiences of the mutual investment model (MIM).Kicking off with a conversation around what we could see in the Budget, the team move onto a number of related areas, including:The future of health PPPs - 5:10Where else should the industry and government be focusing attention? - 9:58Lessons learned and future models - 16:00Public stakes in projects - 18:20The future of payment mechanisms - 21:04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Marras 23min

Jonathan Davies speaks to Steve DeWitt, chief executive at ACS Infrastructure Development in North America, about the potential of SR 400 to be a trailblazer in a new era of P3s.They also consider how the market is evolving as projects grow in size and complexity. DeWitt also speaks about:Working with different partners and contractors in the current risk environment - 5:50The politics of tolling - 8:16The approach of the federal government and streamlining permitting processes - 13:25Bringing through the next generation - 16:50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Marras 18min

In our 100th episode, the team consider some common themes affecting the global PPP landscape, as well as some of the barriers to developing strong pipelines and projects.From North America to New Zealand, the team discuss the latest developments and market dynamics, bringing in their recent experiences in New York and Toronto to give a perspective on how politics and possibilities are shaping the global PPP market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Marras 22min

Paul Jarvis speaks to Duncan Ball, chief executive of BBGI, at the Canadian Council for PPPs annual conference in Toronto. They discuss BBGI’s prospects and plans following the acquisition of BBGI by British Columbia Investment Management (BCI) earlier this year. Ball also looks at the global infrastructure and PPP market to consider where future opportunities might emerge.The conversation includes:Insight into BCI’s acquisition of BBGI and the future opportunities this creates (56 seconds)The importance of the Canadian market (4:57)Risk-return in the PPP market (8:46)Tackling handback and contract expiry (14:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Marras 17min

After the best P3 Awards yet, the team digest the winners and where their success points the industry in 2026 and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Loka 20min

Recent figures revealed that backlog maintenance costs have increased by over £2bn in the past year alone. As we await the government’s plans for PPP investment in neighbourhood health centres in next month’s Budget, Paul Jarvis and Jonathan Davies consider how private finance can help get to grips with this growing problem.The team discuss:The scale of backlog maintenanceWhy neighbourhood health centres will only scratch the surfaceWhat the UK could learn from other countries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Loka 21min

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 - 1:50The UK’s experience of ‘inflexible’ long-term O&M regimes - 8:05Pros and cons of O&M ‘lite’ - 15:14The importance of keeping buildings properly maintained - 17:12For an in-depth read on O&M in the US, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Loka 20min

Tolls. Sports. City Halls. Hear the highlights from this month's P3TER Locked & Loaded recap. Free until it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Loka 8min