
New Zealand’s infrastructure sector unites to accelerate major project delivery
Government officials, advisors and industry leaders align on procurement reform as the country enters a pivotal investment period after years of project pause.

Government officials, advisors and industry leaders align on procurement reform as the country enters a pivotal investment period after years of project pause.

Improving transparency and increasing the ease of communication in procurement strengthens collaboration between parties.

Government bodies have much to gain from adopting automated procurement software that supports project integrity and efficiency, according to David

In 2025, the case for incorporating tools and technologies into social infrastructure procurement process has been well and truly made out.

In the US and around the world, governments need to embrace processes and practices that encourage innovation and fair competition, says Iain.

Large projects are increasingly relying on digital tools to extract the biggest possible reward from any investment outlay.

How can procurement teams put processes and tools in place that ensure that stakeholder and public expectations for transparency and auditability are met?

Our survey reveals mixed efficiency in social infrastructure procurement, with 47% rating processes as adequate while highlighting regional disparities and the critical need for improved transparency and risk allocation.

Peter Steward of Investec Corporate Finance reveals the evolving dynamics of South African M&A, from high-stakes founder exits to the return of international capital.

Population growth emerges as the top global driver of social infrastructure projects at 50%, while regional priorities vary from job creation in the Americas to quality of life improvements in EMEA.

How innovation, ESG and risk resilience drive successful project procurement.

But budgets, skills gaps and systems challenges need to be addressed to fully realize the benefits.

In mature markets, well-established tier one contractors with extensive track records and advanced technical capabilities may dominate, leaving little room for competition. Contractor selection becomes a formality rather than a competitive process.

The latest AI tools and big data are turning a traditionally slow-moving sector into a global technology powerhouse.

Social infrastructure investment remained resilient in 2024, maintaining nearly identical global transaction values to the previous year at $32.8 billion across 131 deals.