Capital projects and infrastructure

A long-term capital investment cycle has begun.

Significant investment in US capital projects and infrastructure is expected over the next decade in response to aging infrastructure, funding gaps and constrained infrastructure. In fact, this investment has already begun. Recent US government intervention to stimulate the economy - and to do so in a sustainable manner - is already promoting widespread investment in critical infrastructure, especially for projects targeted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act such as highways, ports, railways, broadband, and the national electrical grid. At the same time, after years of deferring capital expenditures and despite current economic and financial pressures, companies across industries are preparing to invest billions. State governments are boosting capital budgets. Utilities are preparing to invest in new generation capacity. Producers are eyeing green manufacturing, and Private Equity firms are lining up investors to participate in the upcoming wave of new public and private infrastructure investment partnerships.

 

Opportunities abound - as do risks. Who you elect to work with matters.

Integrating issues, competencies and challenges across the entire value chain is imperative, and PwC helps the full spectrum of stakeholders - from government leaders, CEOs, CFOs, and developers and operators to fund managers, investors and corporate development executives - to avoid areas of potential conflict, navigate competing interests and capitalize on strategic opportunities to mitigate risks, realize benefits, and advance their business.

Whether or not these investments deliver long-term, sustainable returns depends on specific knowledge and experience in each of the critical areas that drive success in capital investments - from fund and deal structuring, to public sector issues, supporting public private partnerships, accountability and transparency, and finally capital project planning, management and delivery. Many leading market providers excel in only one or two of these arenas. It is also important to understand how these different pockets of expertise impact one another and must be managed holistically to mitigate risk and create value - strategic insight that very few advisors provide.

For more information, contact Peter D Raymond.