Private Finance initiative (PFI) contracts have been and will be with us for some considerable time but there’s an ever-increasing number of PFI contracts now set to expire.

We consider how prioritising accessibility and embracing diversity can pave the way for urban environments where everyone can thrive.

The complex and challenging nature of delivering public services at a local level has never been under more pressure. Public service integration – collaboration between different services within local government and with external partners across other sectors – can make a very real and significant difference.

Read how we transformed Telford Fire Station into a modern, efficient, and resilient hub for emergency services.

Read how we helped Trafford Council to unlock the full potential of the area by delivering a groundbreaking digital design code and a comprehensive masterplan.

To get a better understanding of building energy consumption, we engaged SMS plc to apply metering and data expertise for valuable energy management insights.

For the past decade, PFI (private finance initiative) contracts have been in place to support the public sector with the management of their existing estates and facilities.

As the transport industry focuses on enabling people in the UK to travel more safely and sustainably it must also keep costs down, for passengers and in terms of operational efficiency.

Discover how focusing on location and collaboration can drive efficiencies, bridge gaps, and create sustainable, future-ready communities.

Together with independent thinktank Localis we hosted ‘Going long’, a roundtable discussion which brought together national and local experts to discuss the implications of the 2021 spending review in respect to the local government’s ability to deliver for people and place.