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title: "Monday Book Report: Ames Construction"
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 Episode 257

# Monday Book Report: Ames Construction

July 29, 2024 • 25min

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This is the last episode in which Aaron will read from Persistence Creates Opportunity, a book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about one of Ames's biggest projects: the Denver International Airport.

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