3 Ps in a Pod

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

In our 100th episode, the team consider some common themes affecting the global PPP landscape, as well as some of the barriers to developing strong pipelines and projects.From North America to New Zealand, the team discuss the latest developments and market dynamics, bringing in their recent experiences in New York and Toronto to give a perspective on how politics and possibilities are shaping the global PPP market.

Paul Jarvis speaks to Duncan Ball, chief executive of BBGI, at the Canadian Council for PPPs annual conference in Toronto. They discuss BBGI’s prospects and plans following the acquisition of BBGI by British Columbia Investment Management (BCI) earlier this year. Ball also looks at the global infrastructure and PPP market to consider where future opportunities might emerge.The conversation includes:Insight into BCI’s acquisition of BBGI and the future opportunities this creates (56 seconds)The importance of the Canadian market (4:57)Risk-return in the PPP market (8:46)Tackling handback and contract expiry (14:30)

After the best P3 Awards yet, the team digest the winners and where their success points the industry in 2026 and beyond.