Features
The success of wind energy's Offshore Transmission Owner contracts could yet result in the return of private finance to other sectors, reports Colin Leopold Read more...
Mutuals and co-operatives are flavour of the month at the Cabinet Office. Paul Jarvis asks how traditional players can get into bed with the new organisations that are emerging Read more...
As Scotland's resurgent Nationalist Party prepares to spend on infrastructure, Paul Jarvis asks whether its non-profit distributing model offers a vision for the rest of the UK Read more...
Global energy firms may use their deep pockets to steal a march on PFI contractors in the budding energy retrofit market, writes Colin Leopold Read more...
The James review gave little insight into a new building programme, but plenty of guidance on the future of school maintenance. Katharine Quarmby reports. Read more...
The Partnerships Bulletin Awards 2011 was a memorable occasion, cementing the annual evening as the industry's premiere event. Amanda Nicholls looks back Read more...
Despite the sniping, existing partnerships deals have a lot to offer ministers searching for new ways of procurement. Paul Jarvis reports on how operational projects can inform future investment programmes Read more...
The government has decided to focus on creating a strong environment for investment rather than doling out money for infrastructure projects. Paul Jarvis asks whether the plans are realistic Read more...
The development of local infrastructure funds heralds a wider range of procurement options. Colin Leopold reports Read more...
Figures compiled by Partnerships Bulletin lay bare the impact of government cuts and continued procrastination over future investment. Paul Jarvis reports. Read more...
Some detail may be finally emerging on an heir to PFI in the procurement of acute hospitals, writes Colin Leopold. Read more...
The railways remain fertile ground for partnerships. But can the market cope with so many government plans, and what impact will structural changes have, asks Paul Jarvis Read more...
With less money flowing from Whitehall, Paul Jarvis considers what one northern city is doing to keep infrastructure projects on track Read more...
Over 450 bids were lodged last month for the first round of Regional Growth Funding. But it’s still unclear how this money will be used to deliver infrastructure, writes Colin Leopold Read more...
Transforming waste into a resource is gaining credence as technology improves. Paul Jarvis asks where existing PFI plants fit into this new world Read more...
2 March 2011 - Inside Track
Keith Cottrell, managing director of Amey Ventures, tells Colin Leopold of the importance of working with recognisable faces – and why the current market is like a sausage machine Read more...
PFI and PPP costs have been targeted by ministers, but behind the scenes partnerships are being remodelled. And competitive dialogue is in the firing line, reports Paul Jarvis. Read more...
The PFI market might expect roads and rail to provide a steady pipeline of work. Instead it looks like there will be a bump in the road, writes Colin Leopold Read more...
Regeneration has dropped down the political agenda. But with less money and more pressures, public bodies need to think more strategically. Paul Jarvis reports Read more...
9 December 2010 - Paying the rent
Government changes to the affordable rent regime will have an important impact on the partnerships industry, says Jonathan Jarvis, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins. Read more...
