According to PPP Forum, since PFI began in 1992 over 400 projects (to 8th February 2006), with individual capital values of over £15 million and a combined total of over £45 billion, have been signed. 300 projects, totalling over £37 billion capital value, are complete and operational.
The major sectors for UK PFI projects include the building / refurbishment and operation of:
Healthcare
- Acute hospitals
- Primary care (GP and dental practises, nursing, etc.)
- Social healthcare facilities (welfare provision, etc.)
Education
- Primary, secondary and special schools
- Colleges
Transport
- Roads
- Tunnels and bridges
- Street lighting
- Highway maintenance
- Rail
Defence and justice
- Government body facilities
- Police stations and training facilities
Social housing and community centres
Waste disposal facilities
Laing is actively participating in all of the above sectors.
1 Source: PPP Forum, http://www.pppforum.com/signed.html
2 Source: PPP Forum, www.pppforum.com