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By: Series: Building Design ; (1503) 28 September 2001, 10-11(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), "Building better partnerships" claims that PFI is a flawed process that needs radical rethinking. Presents views from CABE and RIBA who are both lobbying government over PFI, and discusses the design aspects of a number of PFI hospital schemes. Argues that the emphasis on value for money at the core of PFI can go against good design, putting developers before architects.

A recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), "Building better partnerships" claims that PFI is a flawed process that needs radical rethinking. Presents views from CABE and RIBA who are both lobbying government over PFI, and discusses the design aspects of a number of PFI hospital schemes. Argues that the emphasis on value for money at the core of PFI can go against good design, putting developers before architects.