Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "PFI (Private Finance Initiative)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Knauf MP75 gets full marks for speed and neatness from
Knauf Drywall, which we summarised at the time by saying "Superb finish and full marks for speed and neatness have put machine applied MP75 plaster from Knauf Drywall at the top of the class on a secondary school building site in Oldham,
Lancashire".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Tube Lines and Alstom to improve Northern Line from
Tube Lines: "Tube Lines has signed a deal with Northern line fleet maintainers Alstom to improve reliability of the trains on the country's busiest railway line".
In September 2007, we covered the news from SAS International
concerning its Metal ceilings
- take a look at SAS metal ceilings specified for hospital
which says: "Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton, designed by leading architects Building Design Partnership, has installed SAS International's System 330 metal ceilings throughout the hospital".
Take a look also at the news release from Low Carbon Innovation Network, Council scheme for saving energy taken seriously,
as well as Carillion in Barnsley schools hand over from Carillion,
and Kier Project Investment opens London office from Kier Building Maintenance.
See also:
Essential tiling protection on school menu
(April 2007)
Pilkington Urban tiles with additional essential protection needed to prevent tiles becoming damaged by movement at Elizabethan High School in Retford
Ian Williams building on growth.
(March 2007)
Property service company Ian Williams recently announced a 52% increase in the major projects pipeline
EC Harris 'Building Schools for the Future'
(March 2007)
EC Harris has completed work on the newly built Boldon School
Hoppe PFI contract at old Colchester garrison
(March 2007)
Hoppe helps improve the Army's standard of living in PFI contract at the old Colchester garrison
GBP10m fit-out contract at Colchester Barracks
(March 2007)
MPG Contracts awarded GBP10 million internal-fit out contract by Sir Robert McAlpine as part of the redevelopment of Colchester Barracks
SAS International system 600 meets the grade
(February 2007)
Aedas's work on Hadley Learning Community project, included selection of SAS's System 600 acoustic lighting rafts in classrooms, cafeteria and teaching environments
Ian Williams enters PFI market
(February 2007)
Working in partnership as a sub-contractor with Brent Coefficient Consortium, Ian Williams will be responsible for delivering a full facilities management service for London Borough of Brent
Ian Williams celebrates its 60th birthday
(November 2006)
Ian Williams has grown into a multi-service company, specialising in all aspects of property maintenance, particularly for Housing Associations and Local Authorities
PPI and Pickersgill-Kaye advanced custodial locks
(October 2006)
PFI opportunities have opened the door for Pickersgill-Kaye through inclusion of Kaye products and services on relevant database of suitable products and services for PFI contracts
Two new PFI successes for Hewlett in Yorkshire
(August 2006)
Hewlett Civil Engineering has been successful with two bids for PFI projects: for Balfour Beatty in Pontefract and Bovis Lend Lease in Sheffield
Private Finance Initiative - advice now available
(August 2006)
Any organisation which would like to know more about the Private Finance Initiative or support for major infrastructure projects in general can speak to Freeth Cartwright
Waste uncovered in free RWM06 Seminar Programme
(July 2006)
Industry experts will demystify waste legislation and uncover the latest recycling solutions and technologies in free seminar sessions
Metal ceiling tiles from SAS International
(July 2006)
Metal ceiling tiles from SAS International chosen for inspirational Ashburton Learning Village Project
Close on first-ever Local Education Partnership
(July 2006)
Bristol City Council, Skanska and Partnerships for Schools have reached financial close on the first-ever Local Education Partnership
Frameless structural glazing system for library
(June 2006)
Central focus of Brighton's regenerated city square, the award-winning Jubilee Library, has recently been completed making extensive use of the Pilkington Planar' frameless structural glazing system
PFI contract that cost 100m pounds to terminate
(May 2006)
Termination of PFI contract occasioned losses of at least £100 million in the private sector
BACnet-capable drives make commissioning easy
(April 2006)
More than 100 ABB HVAC drives are playing a key role in handling the air and water for the new Blackburn Hospital
EC Harris plays major role in MOD project
(April 2006)
International property consultancy EC Harris has played a leading role in the government's largest serviced Private Finance Initiative (PFI), which has reached financial close
Autodesk Buzzsaw key role in Mowlem project
(February 2006)
Autodesk Buzzsaw plays a key role in Mowlem's £94 million schools project
Brockhouse help build schools for the future
(January 2006)
Brockhouse Modernfold specialist movable walls for PFI projects
Vista cameras play dual role in school security
(November 2005)
Internal CCTV cameras should be an essential feature in every school, according to the headteacher in charge of one of the country's newest comprehensives
Pick Everard in 38m pound Derby schools project
(September 2005)
Building schools for the future is a specialist subject for engineering consultants Pick Everard who have just won a major role in Derby's largest ever schools building project
Brighton and Hove library receives RIBA Award
(September 2005)
Brighton and Hove's Jubilee Library, which opened in March 2005 has been awarded RIBA's 'Best Public Building in the South East' award
PFI GBP40 billion UK projects in 10 years
(April 2005)
Private finance initiative gets GBP40 billion UK projects going in less than ten years
Metronet shake-up not enough
(April 2005)
Metronet shake-up doesn't go to root of the problem says Robert Kiley
Responding to new demands for design quality
(March 2005)
Built environment and architecture commission are responding to new demands for design quality
Housing Minister Launches New Initiative
(November 2004)
Housing Minister, Keith Hill, announced the launch of the 'Procurement Pack', a new initiative to help speed up delivery of affordable housing and decent homes using Private Finance Initiative
More Work For TPS Schal - And It's All Legal
(October 2004)
The Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) has appointed TPS Schal to its framework panel of technical project managers
£100 Million Kent Road PFI
(October 2004)
TPS Schal has been awarded a contract to provide management services for the A249 road Private Finance Initiative (PFI) scheme in Kent
Installation Child's Play For Luxalon
(September 2004)
Oxford's prestigious new children's hospital, the John Radcliffe Hospital, will incorporate the Luxalon HP+ Sandwich Wall system from Hunter Douglas Construction Elements
'Best Education' Centre Serves Bolton
(August 2004)
The Castle Hill Community Learning and Resource Centre in Bolton, which won Best Education Scheme in the 2003 Private Finance Initiative Awards, has been completed and fully occupied
Mowlem Consortium Reaches Financial Close On PFI
(July 2004)
Ravensbourne Health Services Ltd, a consortium led by Mowlem plc, has reached financial close on a £285m, 30-year contract with Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust
ABB Motors And Drives Arrive Just in Time
(May 2004)
Matched pairs of ABB high efficiency motors and drives will reduce energy consumption at the new Coventry Hospital by over 1,400 MWh per year for the ventilation system in block A
Hexham Hospital Chooses 'Classic' Decoration
(March 2004)
Polyflor Classic Mystique PUR provided the ideal solution for a variety of areas at the new private finance initiative (PFI) Hexham Hospital in Northumberland