Owen, G and Merna, A (1997) The private finance initiative. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 4(3), pp. 163-177. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
This paper outlines the concept of the Private Finance Initiative. It covers some of the basic PFI mechanisms and provides the reader with a general understanding of PFI and the purpose it serves. The paper will look at how the policy has been received specifically within the construction industry and the problems highlighted to date.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | bidding; financial structure; health care; prison |
| Index terms: | private finance initiative, bidding, prison, health care, construction industry |
| Subjects: | public and environmental health, industry analysis, administrative law, contractual arrangements, bidding |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Procurement, Health and Safety, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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