Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures (2003)
Journal Article
Handley-Schachler, M., & Gao, S. S. (2003). Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures. Managerial Finance, 29(5/6), 36-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074350310768742

The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) introduced in the UK in 1992 has provided the framework for the completion of a large number of capital projects managed by public sector bodies. The objectives of the PFI included the promotion of greater efficie... Read More about Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures.

Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction (2003)
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750

In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low
profit margins and high failure rates. At times firms will seek to grow in an... Read More about Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction.