PFI crippled by mixture of ideas

Article Abstract:

It could be argued that the UK government's Private Finance Initiative (PFI), which was designed to encourage quasi-private funding of public schemes, is in fact having the opposite effect. The necessity of looking at various PFI alternatives is serving to delay urgently required NHS schemes, and the procurement of health buildings is now the responsibility of people who are not at all qualified for this task. PFI is also placing a great strain on government departments.

Editorial, Finance, Investments, Private sector, Public buildings

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Housing White Paper raises more questions than answers

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The housing White Paper has been criticised for removing an important quality safeguard. Private sector developers would be encouraged to compete with housing associations for grants, based on who can produce the cheapest homes. RIBA has continually repeated concerns about the failure of the Housing Corporation to monitor housing standards. However there is a commitment to build half of all new homes on previously developed land.

Laws, regulations and rules, Housing

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A matter of trust

Article Abstract:

The formation of RIBA Trust has been the most significant structural change the institute has seen. Charles Knevitt has the job of leading the radical venture.

Architects, Works, Knevitt, Charles

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