Episode 135: The call for clarity in the UK
A growing number of organisations are pressing the UK government to develop a coherent plan for private investment into infrastructure. The team consider what this might look like as the Budget comes ...
18 Sep 17min
Episode 134: Students of success
The rollout of student accommodation initiatives across the US shows no sign of slowing. The team look at some of the different approaches being taken and ask whether the sector can continue its remar...
15 Sep 16min
Episode 133: Profiting from distress
Partnerships Bulletin has revealed the extent to which PFI contract disputes are affecting the industry and the cost of legal fees to the public sector. With the figure edging close to £10m, the team ...
9 Sep 21min
Episode 132: Emerging markets focus on delivery
The third annual World’s Biggest Emerging Markets Pipelines report has found a growing number of projects worldwide - but not always in the countries we have become used to seeing on the list. Who’s i...
26 Aug 17min
Episode 131: P3s on the federal agenda
The P3 model has received a number of positive boosts from the federal government over recent months - but the lack of surface transportation reauthorization is causing concern for many in the marketT...
12 Aug 20min
Episode 130: New government but old PFI problems
Partnerships Bulletin recently revealed the amount of money one NHS trust spent on legal fees related to its PFI battle. The team delve into the question of what this means for future disputes and rel...
24 Jul 22min
Episode 129: Conflict avoidance and readying for handback
The UK continues to see struggles with operational PFI projects, and with more heading towards handback in the years to come, it is likely that more conflicts will emerge as hard negotiations get unde...
15 Jul 19min
Episode 128: The Defence Investment Plan and PPP
The UK’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has promised to take a “partnership” approach, working with the private sector to deliver the infrastructure needed. However, details on the exact role and natur...
8 Jul 19min
