Upcoming YBuilder Events Scheduled for the Summer and Fall!
Want to be a part of the youngest exclusive group of young professionals connected to the commercial construction industry? Become a YBuilder today and network with 22-35 year-olds that are sharing a very similar professional path. We have an exciting … Continued
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Could Be a Boon for the Construction Industry
President Biden recently unveiled his American Jobs Plan, an ambitious $2 trillion infrastructure plan. In addition to investing in rebuilding the nation’s crumbling roads and bridges, there would be strong focus on resiliency and sustainability. The plan would also focus … Continued
3 Free Professional Development Resources at Your Fingertips
Among the many benefits associated with being a member of Master Builders of Iowa are the variety of free resources that are readily available to companies and their employees. With education and training being a key component of why many … Continued
Until We Meet in Denver…An Encouraging Message from David Rabiner!
Guest blog post courtesy of Executive Coach, David Rabiner. This summer’s Leadership Summit – An Exclusive Executive Experience in Denver as most of you know, was originally scheduled for last year. The Leadership Summit was (and is) intended specifically for … Continued
The Show Must Go On
A year ago, MBI staff was in “full-on” Winter Conference mode. At the time, we were busy putting together marketing materials and strategies on how best to communicate to the membership the importance for everyone to be involved in the … Continued
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part 3 – Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and Vaccinations
Guest blog post courtesy of Brian Rickert, Construction Practice Group Chair at BrownWinick Law Firm. This is part 3 in our series. You may have questions about COVID-19 vaccinations and what can and cannot be done, including questions about the applicability … Continued
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part 2 – ADA and Title VII Issues Regarding Mandatory Vaccinations
Guest blog post courtesy of Brian Rickert, Construction Practice Group Chair at BrownWinick Law Firm. This is part 2 of our series. You may have questions about COVID-19 vaccinations and what can and cannot be done, including questions about the applicability … Continued
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part 1 – ADA and Vaccinations
Guest blog post courtesy of Brian Rickert, Construction Practice Group Chair at BrownWinick Law Firm. You may have questions about COVID-19 vaccinations and what can and cannot be done, including questions about the applicability of various equal employment opportunity (EEO) … Continued
2021 MBI Legislative Priorities
The 2021 Legislative Session will begin on Monday, January 11. As usual, Gov. Kim Reynolds will conduct her Condition of the State on the following day where she will release her budget to the public. The final adjournment date is … Continued
4 Ways to Manage Construction Project Risks
Guest blog post courtesy of Kendall Jones of ConstructConnect. Even in the best of times, construction is a risky business. The coronavirus pandemic has made it even riskier in 2020. Stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders earlier in the year cause confusion … Continued