Public-private partnerships sure have been in the news lately, not always in the best light. But despite high-profile setbacks, most recently in Rio, the innovative project financing option still is gaining ground in the U.S. Here's a six-pack of tangible examples.
Watch Fluor's $4B fab feat span the Hudson
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Associations Envision tool for sustainable infrastructure
Overcoming the Infra$tructure Gap
A mini manifesto from thought leader Bob Prieto of Fluor. We must change the perception of infrastructure from a taxpayer cost to a societal investment, he writes. This will mean helping citizens to see all the benefits: jobs; better quality of life; smarter public spending; and a more resilient place to live and work.
Key Takeaways from the Lean Construction in Practice Conversation
Representatives in attendance derived from a myriad of industry backgrounds,including general contractors, trade contractors, designers, engineers, technology entrepreneurs and legal consultants. However, despite the vast breadth of industry fields,all arrived to hear one topic: Lean Construction in Practice.