Cost Planning of PFI and PPP Building Projects - 9781138966840

Name: Cost Planning of PFI and PPP Building Projects - 9781138966840
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Cost Planning of PFI and PPP Building ProjectsAuthor(s): Abdelhalim Boussabaine\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138966840, 978-1138966840\nSynopsis\nThis topical and timely book presents and innovative approach to dealing with the complexities of cost planning in PFI. \n\nPFI/PPP projects have a significantly different costing environment from conventionally procured projects, requiring cost analysts to use their expertise and innovative thinking to develop whole-life cost solutions that deliver value for money to the client, thus improving public building assets performance.\n\nAbdelhalim Boussabaine provides a thorough grounding in the theory of PFI, from its early evolution through to examples of current projects. In particular, the rationale for private financing of public services, arguments for and against PFI and 'value for money' mechanisms are discussed. The book presents an innovative framework for wh.