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Welcome to Positive Outcomes, the leading annual publication exploring hot topics and latest trends in the world of built assets

Welcome to Positive Outcomes #02

‘That the old rules no longer apply’ is a common enough phrase during times of change, and we all appreciate that doing the same thing will achieve the same result at best. In this second edition of Positive Outcomes: ‘New market realities and how clients are responding’, we take a close look at how companies are facing up to the new market challenges in a series of thought provoking articles, with tested examples of the steps we’ve been taking to help our clients meet them. The articles benefit from the expertise of leading sector specialists as well as ongoing learnings from some 4,000 commissions we are engaged on worldwide.

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Improve your business margins - An immediate approachImprove your business margins - An immediate approach

With oil barrel prices fluctuating and profits down, oil, gas and chemical companies need their assets to be as efficient and productive as they can be. But it’s not always the big business changes that make the most immediate difference. Find out what changes can be. read on

Life after Lehmans: Joint ventures can workLife after Lehmans: Joint ventures can work

Amazingly 75% of the real estate investor JV partnerships in the pre-Lehman investor days did not deliver the promised returns as speed to market was everything, all too often at the expense of due diligence. Can you guarantee better returns through a joint venture? read on

The big utilities challengeThe big utilities challenge

The UK utility regulators have set out the industry’s challenges for the next five years. Utility companies must improve efficiency rapidly, the question is how is this going to be achieved? There is an answer. read on

Silver linings: Corporate property, IT and the cloudSilver linings: Corporate property, IT and the cloud

From world wars to booms and busts, business has always had to reinvent itself to respond to major shifts in the wider world. The latest global recession is no different. Is your corporate real estate strategy robust enough for the future? read on

Medical makeover: 10 steps to a new kind of healthcareMedical makeover: 10 steps to a new kind of healthcare

Governments the world over are pouring money into healthcare, with many already spending more than 10% of their GDP on its delivery and the demand will only grow ever more. With an impending need to unlock value in healthcare without a reduction in quality of care, how can this be achieved? read on

Could your supply chain be your secret weapon?Could your supply chain be your secret weapon?

Retailers and manufacturers have already discovered how a leaner and meaner supply chain can give them the critical edge over their competitors, whether it’s by cutting costs, improving time-to-market or speeding up response times. Learn how to maximise your business edge through a responsive supply chain. read on