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Mar 2005
Orient Express
Authors: C. Michael Gillam and Bradford F. TownsendAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Civil Engineering Magazine Archive
Volume 75, Issue 3
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The rail project under construction along the western side of Taiwan promises to promote and balance economic growth on the island. By harnessing the talents of firms from all over the world, it is also showcasing the potential of the build/operate/transfer project delivery method.
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Published in print: Mar 2005
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C. Michael Gillam
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Bradford F. Townsend
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Parsons Brinckerhoff International, of New York City, was a director within the Civil Works Division of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Parsons Brinckerhoff International, of New York City, was the deputy chief director of the Engineering Section within the THSRC’s Construction Management Division, in Taipei.
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