3: David Bates - The Man Who Built Dubai

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Join Roger Bradbury and Ellie Elworthy as they dive into discussions with leading industry experts from the past and present. Hear what they think makes a successful construction company, learn how to avoid the pitfalls of payroll and discover how to navigate your way from apprentice to CEO.Grab a cup of tea, sit down and press play. David is one of Wren’s top-notch Quantity Surveyors. With nearly 50 years in the business, he has worked for some of the best construction companies in the world and on projects in balmy Malaysia, Egypt, Thailand and Dubai. He even built Maggie Thatcher’s House!

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