News CBI to explore new PPP models The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and law firm Browne Jacobson are carrying out research to identify the “most effective” public-private partnership (PPP) models to finance infrastructure projects.
Opinion ‘Too many clients, aided by their lawyers, distort initially balanced contracts’ A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.
News Muse joins new PPP to build thousands of low-carbon homes The Pension Insurance Corporation has launched a public-private partnership with the government’s regeneration agency, Homes England, and Muse to deliver 3,000 low-carbon affordable homes for rent.
Opinion The PPP comeback: a broken model or a new opportunity for construction? Despite past failures, well-designed new PPP models could deliver high-quality infrastructure without squeezing the public purse, argues Anthony Walker.
News Team picked to redevelop famous Manchester student halls The University of Manchester has appointed a consortium of companies to redevelop the Fallowfield Campus under a design, build, finance and operate model.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.