3 Ps in a Pod

Paul Jarvis speaks with his old boss, now the founder and head of the Global Council for Operational PPPs (GCOP), as she explains the organisation’s purpose and her reason for creating it.They also discuss:The industry’s reaction to GCOP - 6:30Overcoming operational challenges in practice - 19:30Expiry, handback and variations - 23:40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to industry experts discussing the way in which PPP investors can take advantage of the emerging space sector.Listen to the full episode of The Karman Line on:Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/et93pVJC Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ekZH2C4h Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Shapiro is a veteran of the P3 industry: a professional civil engineer with 46 years of experience in business development, operations and project execution. Having worked with both the public and private sectors over his extensive career, he has now taken that knowledge and written it down to help others learn from his experiences.He speaks to the P3 Bulletin team about what prompted the book, some of the key themes within it, and what he hopes it can achieve. He also discussesUpskilling the public sector - 13:50How can a new authority establish its place in the market? - 18:16Guarding against a ‘set it and forget it’ approach - 21:30Keeping the cash flowing during a project’s progress - 24:50To read an in-depth overview of the book, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the launch of the P3 Report Card, P3 Bulletin editor Paul Jarvis joins the GIIA’s US advisor, David Quam, and director of corporate affairs Simon Montague for a conversation exploring some of the key findings of the report, considering where is hot and where there is more work to be done.The conversation covered:Why we commissioned the reportWhich states excelledSome of the surprising discoveriesTo read the Report Card, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved. Contributors:Host:Alice Bunn, President of UKspace Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedInUKspace: Overview | LinkedInGuests:Nick Shave, Managing Director of AstroscaleNick Shave FRAeS | LinkedInAstroscale: Overview | LinkedInSam Adlen, CEO of Space SolarSam Adlen | LinkedInSpace Solar: Overview | LinkedInAnushka Sharma, founder of NaautAnushka Sharma | LinkedInNaaut: About | LinkedInKey topics covered:Impact of Space on Everyday LifePractical ApplicationsEnvironmental MonitoringGlobal SecuritySustainability and Innovation in OrbitSpace DebrisManufacturing in MicrogravitySpace-Based Solar PowerEconomic and Regulatory LandscapeCost ReductionInvestment and FinanceRegulation and PolicyThe Future of Space ExplorationNew PlatformsAcademic Contribution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meridiam partner and chief executive for North America, Nicolas Rubio, speaks to Jonathan Davies about the growing diversification of the P3 sector - and the challenge of turning pipelines into projects.Rubio also discusses:Rising demand for contractorsNew opportunities in the sectorProgressive P3sImproving permitting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haymarket is launching the Kármán Line, the only channel dedicated to the UK space industry.Whether you're an investor, innovator, lawyer or scientist, if you want to keep up to date with this fast moving, full-of-potential sector listen to our interviews with the leading figures. In this first one Dr Alice Bunn, former-international director of UK Space Agency and now president of UKspace, joins the show.More to come. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team confront market worries over the depth of capacity throughout the supply chain to manage a growing number of major infrastructure projects. Where are the bottlenecks, how can projects maintain a health competition, and what does it all mean for the future of progressive P3s?They consider:Questions of competition - 4:02Where can progressive P3 models fit? - 7:02Bringing more players to the table - 10:23Finding the people to deliver the projects - 17:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Paul Jarvis and Jonathan Davies discuss the recently published Infrastructure Pipeline Report.While the UK’s narrow PPP pipeline may still be restricted to a small number of health centres, the Pipeline includes a wide range of opportunities for private finance to support infrastructure development.The team consider how the report uncovers a number of new opportunities and outlines what the infrastructure investment landscape looks like for the UK in 2026. They discuss:The energy transition opportunity - 5:09How social infrastructure is on the comeback trail - 7:30Where devolution fits into the plan - 9:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following last week’s Year Ahead conference in London, the team consider the positive atmosphere and the growing interest in the UK’s PPP pipeline.Beginning with the newly announced Scottish pipeline, the event underlined the slow but building momentum that is starting to be seen both north and south of the border.The conversation also takes in:TheUK’s plans set in the global context - 4:15Is Westminster tinkering too much with PPP? - 10:35Trying to be patient for the new PPP projects - 12:08What is the alternative to PPP? - 15:53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having tackled the UK, Europe and beyond in last week’s episode, Paul and Jonathan reconvene to assess the state of the North American market in 2026.Starting out with a discussion on the big project developments of recent weeks, the team move on to consider a number of issues, including:What can California HSR learn from the Sepulveda Transit P3? - 9:19The role of P3 in the defense sector - 11:42Capacity questions - 14:30To listen to our outlook for 2026 outside the North American market, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting the scene for our Year Ahead conference on 22 January, the team take a look at what is happening in the UK market, before looking further afield.Starting with the prospects for the new PPP model and the plans for Neighbourhood Health Centres, the conversation looks at a wide number of opportunities that will be merging in the market over the coming year.Topics include:Learning the lessons and the experience of Stoke schools PFI - 10:12 UK megaprojects - 16:55European and Middle East potential - 19:05And look out for next week’s episode, in which we focus our attention on the North American market in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major airport projects look to be back in vogue in the US, led by the recent announcement on Dulles Airport.https://www.partnershipsbulletin.com/article/1941877/p3-plans-sought-dulles-revampIn our last episode of 2025, the team discuss what we can expect to see as we head into 2026 in this market.Topics include:The politics surrounding new airport projects - 5:00Beyond JFK and Dulles - what else is on the horizon? - 8:25Learnings from our recent roundtable - 15:56 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sia Kusha, group head of business development and partnering at Plenary Americas, speaks to Jonathan Davies in this second of a two-part interview. They look at the federal infrastructure landscape across North America, plus:Potential of surface transportation reauthorization - 4:01Bringing “American dollars” into projects - 8:39A view on Canada’s P3 landscape - 13:44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sia Kusha, group head of business development and partnering at Plenary Americas, speaks with Jonathan Davies about the P3 landscape and how the model is developing. They also consider:The concept and evolution of risk transfer - 5:37Political and regulatory uncertainty - 7:55Innovation in the procurement approach - 12:00Horizontal versus vertical infrastructure progress - 15:03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget speech this week, the Partnerships Bulletin team highlight some of the main outcomes for the infrastructure and PPP market.For more in-depth analysis and reflection on the Budget announcement, tune in next week to our webinar, bringing together experts to give the market’s reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the 3Ps in a Pod team in this free special as they flick through the latest findings from P3TER, the bespoke AI tool that listens to municipal meetings. From feasibility plans to winner selections, catch up on this week's updates here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Jarvis speaks to Lisa Mitchell, president & chief executive of the Canadian Council for PPPs (CCPPP), reflecting on how the market is reacting and adapting to a changing environment and working out where the P3 market fits into the federal government’s drive for new infrastructure.Lisa begins by exploring the opportunities and challenges in the latest Canadian Budget. She also considers:How different levels of government are interacting with the P3 industry - 4:05Growing interest from municipalities - 7:37The priorities for CCPPP in 2026 and beyond - 9:52Learning the progressive P3 lessons - 15:34Progress on handback - 19:14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of UK PPP is facing a critical moment, and the team discuss the latest rumours and expectations as the Budget looms large. Paul also brings in experience from his recent chairing of a Burges Salmon panel session on the future of PPP and experiences of the mutual investment model (MIM).Kicking off with a conversation around what we could see in the Budget, the team move onto a number of related areas, including:The future of health PPPs - 5:10Where else should the industry and government be focusing attention? - 9:58Lessons learned and future models - 16:00Public stakes in projects - 18:20The future of payment mechanisms - 21:04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Davies speaks to Steve DeWitt, chief executive at ACS Infrastructure Development in North America, about the potential of SR 400 to be a trailblazer in a new era of P3s.They also consider how the market is evolving as projects grow in size and complexity. DeWitt also speaks about:Working with different partners and contractors in the current risk environment - 5:50The politics of tolling - 8:16The approach of the federal government and streamlining permitting processes - 13:25Bringing through the next generation - 16:50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.