The UK should establish a National Metrics Library to act as a source of good practice guidance and support to improve the measurement of performance of assets in the built environment, according to a new report.

The University of Manchester has set out its plans for the next phase of its Fallowfield campus student accommodation programme.

UK energy regulator Ofgem is to be required to consider the government’s Net Zero ambitions as part of its future decision-making, under an amendment to the Energy Security Bill.

Regeneration specialist Muse has appointed a new director of development management for the North West.

Transport for London, through its subsidiary TTL Properties, has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for a planned joint venture to focus on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) has agreed to invest up to £50m in plans to expand and regenerate a port in the North East of England.

Student accommodation specialist UPP has entered into a collaboration with a sustainable architectural practice to boost sustainability within UK university accommodation.

A second prior information notice (PIN) has been issued by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham on its planned PPP to rehabilitate Hammersmith Bridge.

Partnerships Bulletin understands that the Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) working groups are reviewing the proposed playbook for handback & expiry of PFI contracts - while behaviours report also edges closer to publication.

Regen schemes create £1.9bn debt, with council taking 100% of risk; “external partnering” involving all assets recommended

Ireland’s National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) has appointed a set of advisors for the next phase of the government’s social housing PPP programme.

The US State Department has underlined the importance of public and private sectors working together to help rebuild Ukraine following the ongoing war with Russia.

Infra market continues to attract PPP interest despite contractor roadblocks, as the government looks to remove barriers to investment

The Government of Greece has released a tender for a major irrigation PPP in the Thessaloniki region.

Belgian utilities cooperative Farys has released a tender for a logistics centre PPP.

Consultants are being sought to help develop Kosovo’s debut schools PPP project.

A contract notice has been issued for the delivery of a road project in Belgium under a PPP mode.

The Government of Greece has released a tender for a €169m irrigation PPP near Xanthi.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has resumed work preparing one of Ukraine’s pre-war major PPP projects.

The Irish government has decided that only one of a proposed three-project justice PPP scheme will be delivered under a PPP model.

A preferred bidder has been chosen for one of Saudi Arabia’s first healthcare PPPs.

The Government of Tunisia and the World Bank have signed a new loan agreement aimed at supporting its sanitation PPP environment.

Saudi Arabia’s Neom project to deliver a new city has signed an agreement with a group of investors to deliver the first social infrastructure schemes through a PPP.

Four teams, including international and local players, have submitted bids for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant PPP.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed a new managing director for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The Government of Ghana is considering using PPPs for bus rapid transit (BRT) projects in the country’s second city.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has released the names of over 200 teams that expressed interest in three of its healthcare projects.

The Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Construction is preparing to launch a major housing PPP initiative.

The futuristic visions of Saudi Arabia’s new city in the desert has got plenty of people excited. But is it realistic and can it attract the investment it needs to become a reality?

The Kenyan government has held an event to promote the potential of delivering 100 dams across the country under the PPP model.

The government of Queensland has joined forces with Australia’s federal government to agree a deal with private investors for a $117m green hydrogen project.

New Zealand’s Opposition has made infrastructure investment a key part of its policy programme ahead of this year’s elections, with PPPs returning to the discussion in the country.

The Philippines government has kickstarted plans for the redevelopment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) under a PPP agreement.

The Indonesia Ministry of Health (MoH) is planning to use PPPs as part of its major healthcare development programme.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is looking for a PPP expert to help lead its work and collaboration on Indonesia’s mammoth PPP initiative.

The Government of Maldives has released a request for proposals (RFP) on a multi-island solar PPP project.

JLL Capital Markets has appointed a new head of capital markets for Australia & New Zealand.

New laws are being enacted throughout the region designed to attract more private investment, but these concerted efforts are still not quite hitting the mark

Three funds managed by Dexus (including a recently acquired AMP Capital fund) have taken a combined 30.58% stake in the Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP.

Law firm Squire Patton Boggs has added a new partner to its Singapore infrastructure team.

Infrastructure provider and operator Ferrovial has agreed a deal with a developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, services & support, to jointly develop the concept of vertiports.

New figures compiled from our refreshed Global Projects Tracker (GloPro) have revealed the extent to which the US is beginning to awaken from its long-held position as the sleeping giant of public-private partnerships.

A new book has been published by a group of academics that provides an in-depth look at the perceived performance advantage of PPPs.

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Engineering and advisory firm Mott MacDonald has partnered with the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI) to develop a new guide to assess the resilience of infrastructure assets.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, together with Auckland Transport and Auckland Council, have chosen the technical advisors to support the city’s light rail project.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for a publicly owned energy company to act in the private sector, as he seeks to reclaim the centre ground of British politics

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is to amend its agreement with its development partner to deliver an existing regeneration scheme.

Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a new director of its global project finance arm in Johannesburg.

The government has formally launched the review into its Net Zero delivery strategy, led by a former energy minister.