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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Vendor Selection: What Works
The California DOT’s selection of a partnership with Fluor and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (“ZPMC”) to build the new section of the Bay Bridge hasn’t gone well. It isn’t easy to chose the right partner for a unique project, … Continue reading
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Tagged Capital, Construction, Industrial, Industry, Infrastructure, Investment, Vendor Selection
Vendor Selection: The Bay Bridge
Choosing the right vendor is never easy. The California Department of Transportation’s recent woes with the $2 Bn updated suspension span segment that was overseen by the US construction firm Fluor and physically built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. … Continue reading
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