Skills shortages threat to PFI work
3 April 2012
Massive public-sector construction projects have gone ahead under the controversial private finance initiative (PFI) despite a dangerous lack of vital management skills, according to a new study.
The as yet unpublished research by the Civil Service
The as yet unpublished research by the Civil Service
The findings, unveiled at the annual International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (Ipsera) conference in Jonkoping, Sweden this month, identified shortages of legal, financial and property management skills in project management teams. Poor contract management skills were a particular concern and researchers found some schemes had no contract...