Colin Ward of Ward Bros Construction - Two Brothers From Other Mothers
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We start our adventure with a strange twist on a multi-million dollar project bid that the company lost the moment we arrived to record this episode. Colin then takes us back to the company's roots and shares the important lessons his dad and company founder Cecil shared with him in those early days. Colin reveals his favourite project from the many iconic buildings the company has built over the years, and provides one of the most bizarre book recommendations in Owners Circle history!
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