Reasons to Pursue a P3… or Not (infographic)
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Higher Ed P3 2018 “State of the Industry” Report (download available)
The full Higher Education P3 2018 “State of the Industry” report is available for download. The report highlights Brailsford & Dunlavey’s findings from an inaugural annual survey of higher education P3 transactions. This initial State of the Industry report focuses on housing and housing-anchored mixed-use projects from B&D’s database [of higher education P3 projects] that …
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Luxury Boutique Hotels Become Part of the College Experience
Skift’s Laura Powell wrote “Luxury Boutique Hotels Become Part of the College Experience.” The article explores why high-end, boutique hotels are opening around some college campuses—many through P3s. (December 2017)
Financing Infrastructure Through Tax Policy: Tug-of-War With a Frayed Rope
Jones Day’s Sonya Pal wrote “Financing Infrastructure Through Tax Policy: Tug-of-War with a Frayed Rope.” This article offers a brief primer on private activity bonds, and is particularly relevant as the country discusses tax reform. (Fall 2017)
P3s: Lawyers Can Take Cues From the International Market When Faced With Increasingly Complicated…
In Construction Claims, Daniel Lever wrote, “Public-Private Partnerships: Lawyers Can Take Cues From the International Market When Faced With Increasingly Complicate U.S. Infrastructure Contracts.” As the name implies, this technical article focuses on infrastructure P3s. Much of it translates to the higher ed space, though, including the article’s look at the responsibilities, liabilities/risks, and claims of …
Testing Tradition: Assessing the Added Value of Public-Private Partnerships (white paper)
The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships published “Testing Tradition: Assessing the Added Value of Public-Private Partnerships.” The comprehensive white paper looks at history, advantages, disadvantages, misperceptions, and recommendations. (2012)
Public-Private Partnerships (video)
Skanska USA created a video about how P3s work and why some entities turn to them. The video offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow introduction to the world of P3s. It’s not about higher ed P3s, specifically, but serves as an effective 101. (Feb. 2015)
P3s – Not a Fad and Here to Stay
Student Housing Business’s “P3s – Not a Fad and here to Stay” is a moderated conversation between five professionals—including both education administrators and developers. The panel is asked questions like which financial models they see most, if certain models are more flexible than others, and how amenities factor into decision-making. (Dec. 2015)
Public-Private Partnership (P3) Model State Legislation
The Bipartisan Policy Center published the report “Public-Private Partnership (P3) Model State Legislation.” According to the report, most states lack legislation that enables P3s. The report offers model legislation that incorporates best practices from around the country; it’s meant as a tool for states considering adopting P3-enabling legislation, and is also very informative for other …
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The Rising Advantage of Public-Private Partnerships
McKinsey & Company’s Michael Della Rocca wrote “The rising advantage of public-private partnerships”—an article that looks at “why the benefits of P3 project delivery, not just financing, will continue to shift the market in this direction.” Rocca identifies eight recurring challenges that institutions (note: not specifically higher ed institutions) face, and illustrates how P3s can address …
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