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Public Private Partnerships
A growing phenomenon in the U.S., well established in many countries around the world, is the public private partnership model. Public Private Partnerships (PPP) have varied formats and include the opportunity for both the acquisitions of infrastructure or facility and that of new development. Historically the US market, with its highly open access, numerous and varied competitors find this paradigm shift disrupting for many participants. The cost of entry is high and only very large well capitalized firms can handle the necessary financial commitments. Challenges that face typical contractors would include: Cost of entry, Contractual obligations, Surety, Legal, and Sources of capital.
