Economic output is directly tied to the ability to move people and goods efficiently and cost-effectively. However, developing—and maintaining—the necessary infrastructure is challenging, with planners and policymakers often balancing complex political, fiscal, social, and environmental trade-offs. Faced with large capital investments and increasingly strained public finances, stakeholders have a difficult choice: optimize an existing asset or build something new.
We combine a deep understanding of individual asset classes—roads, railways, metropolitan transport systems, airports, and seaports—with our industry knowledge and expertise. By drawing on our insights and applying best-practice tools and methodologies, we bring a fresh perspective to complex problems within the transport infrastructure industry.
Join GSI at Innotrans
GSI will be on the ground in Berlin, convening industry leaders and sharing perspectives on the most critical topics shaping the future of rail and mobility.
Visit us in Hall 6.1 | Booth #350
Global Infrastructure Initiative
The Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII) is a community of the world’s senior leaders, committed to the pursuit of smart, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure.
Examples of our work
Driving growth
Worked with a South American toll operator to design a new organizational structure for its corporate center—redefining roles, applying a shared service model, and developing a five-year strategy to support its future growth goals, all while managing costs.
Reducing costs
Helped a European government agency analyze its road maintenance and finance decisions to determine future funding, with subsequent support of the road authority leading to savings of 15 to 20 percent.
Increasing efficiency
Supported an urban transit system in identifying and implementing cost-efficiency measures in metro and bus operations, as well as reducing its broader administrative and support functions.
Spurring investment
Helped a North American government entity design a new public–private agency to oversee infrastructure investments and public funds to spur private investment in public infrastructure.
Featured capabilities
Rail network model:
A proven approach that incorporates the main elements of a rail network to model potential improvements and their associated value and cost.
Global road benchmarking:
A powerful analysis tool that allows asset owners to ascertain a benchmark cost for critical components of their project, better positioning them to prevent problems and match best-in-class performance schedules.
Capex value chain creation tools:
A set of tools to increase capital project value at all stages of construction, cost control, procurement, and capital project risk assessment.
End-to-end public–private partnership process:
A comprehensive process map and suite of tools that helps clients capture the most value for a range of specific topics, including process management and governance.
TCO road maintenance model:
A tool that calculates the total cost of ownership (TCO) and optimal maintenance of road surfaces.
RELATED PRACTICES
Global Infrastructure Initiative
The Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII) is a community of the world’s senior leaders who are committed to the pursuit of sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready infrastructure.
Real Estate
Helping real estate organizations maximize the value of their investments and transform their businesses.
Public Sector
We work with social sector and government organizations to improve the lives of citizens worldwide by helping solve the most pressing economic and social challenges.
Private Capital
Discover how we help investment organizations address their most pressing operational and organizational challenges.
Engineering Construction & Building Materials
Helping clients create value, transform their business, and achieve enhanced performance.
Connect with our Infrastructure Practice
Connect with our partners and industry leaders to discuss transformational infrastructure opportunities.