The UK government has published a new ‘plan for growth’ that includes a role for infrastructure. Paul Jarvis takes a closer look

Lisa Best takes a look at the central European PPP market amid torrid economic headwinds and political uncertainty

The UK is planning a pared back procurement regime. But could a less prescriptive approach result in a more complex landscape, asks Paul Jarvis

At the UK Partnerships Hub, Knight Frank’s Nigel Badham oversaw a workshop to tease out some of the main issues facing the industry as PFI contracts head towards expiry. Here, we summarise some of the findings.

The scale of the challenge and the art of the possible in the built environment. Some reflections from the UK Partnerships Hub boardroom sponsored by Robertson

Addleshaw Goddard’s Stephanie Townley hosts a wide ranging discussion on expiry as the public and private sectors grapple with challenges and seize the opportunities it creates. Jonathan Davies reports from the roundtable event

New innovations and new ways of financing projects will be key to meeting the government’s ambitious plans, but concerns remain over how that will be achieved

The UK’s infrastructure industry has been put at the centre of the government’s biggest missions, but is it possible to hit the targets? Jonathan Davies reports on an A-list panel discussion at the UK Partnerships Hub

A new leader at the helm is unlikely to result in a major shake-up of the Australian PPP market, writes Jonathan Davies

As PFI contract management issues continue to emerge, payment mechanisms will evolve in future PPPs, but someone will have to pay. Paul Jarvis reports on the problems driving change as contracts get closer to handback

WSP’s latest strategy document firmly positions the company as a broad-based advisory and engineering firm with plans for significant growth. Gary McCarthy tells Paul Jarvis what that means for its PPP and investment advisory business

The Irish PPP market is buoyant, but a number of dark clouds are gathering on the horizon. Can the country weather the storms to offer a genuine prospect to potential bidders, asks Paul Jarvis