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July 2015 | Business World 39
years removed from his first foray into inde-
pendent construction, Bontkes built a num-
ber of single family homes between 2008 and
2010. In 2011, Caliber’s growth exploded
when Bontkes partneredwith his brother and
built 56 single family homes in Coquitlam.
“Ultimately you learn a trade and you learn
the physical aspects of the trade,” Bontkes
said. “You work for a number of companies
as a subcontractor and you’re exposed to how
different contractors operate and it gives you
an idea of how you want to operate your-
self while gaining an understanding of your
identity as a company once you start on your
own.”