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Elmar B. Galacio
Senior Partner
Taguig, Philippines · Asia
Professional Biography
please refer to attached Curriculum Vitae
Qualifications & Education
please refer to attached Curriculum Vitae
Awards & Recognition
please refer to attached Curriculum Vitae
Global Bench
Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects Bench
EPC contracts, project management, engineering, procurement, PPPs, real estate, and construction claims.
INDS™ Qualified
Elmar B. Galacio is listed on the TheNeutrals.ORG™ Global Bench and is qualified under the INDS™ Neutral Evaluation methodology. Every engagement follows the six-stage INDS™ process: Intake, Information Gathering, Behavioural Assessment, Risk Analysis, Strategy & Settlement Feasibility, and Final Report. All four sub-frameworks (INDS-BF™, INDS-RG™, INDS-SFM™, INDS-SF™) apply to every evaluation engagement.
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