How WORKSAFE Will Benefit You and Your Company
No two construction projects are the same. Each is unique and brings upon its own set of challenges that require various methods to overcome. The contractors on a job may have an excellent safety record and the best training programs … Continued
An Endowment by Contractors, For Contractors
As part of the announcement of the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the MBI WORKS Endowment, a press conference was held with Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg in which they provided comments on how … Continued
Announcing the New MBI WORKS Endowment
Since our founding in 1912, Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) has been the recognized leader of the construction industry in Iowa. Driven by our mission statement to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promote a business environment … Continued
MBI-PAC Update
The 2019 legislative session has concluded, and now MBI members are asking me: “how did we do?” For starters, we continue to see a Legislature that is truly seeking a way to constantly improve the business climate in Iowa. It’s … Continued
It’s a Competition… And We’re Losing.
I hate losing. Losing isn’t fun for anyone, right? Especially when it has real world implications, as is the case with the commercial construction industry’s workforce shortage. We talk a lot about this issue in our industry but I think … Continued
3 Easy-to-Use Training Resources
You probably already know that MBI offers our members top of the line training on a variety of relevant topics throughout the year. However, did you know that MBI also provides technological resources that support these educational programs? Simply putting … Continued
Solving the Equation of Value
Ever since I can remember, I have been easily captivated by the life-cycle stories of how organizations and companies got to where they are today. Each one proves to be a complex weaving of trying and failing…more trying and more … Continued
5 Tips for a Successful Exhibiting Experience
The 2019 MBI Annual Winter Conference is almost here and MBI is excited to host an expected 1,500 contractors from around the state. The conference will include two and a half days of networking, education, recognition, and… exhibiting! We’ve had … Continued
5 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Annual Winter Conference
Winter took its sweet time arriving here in Iowa! We had an unseasonably warm fall, and a White Christmas was not even remotely possible…then winter showed up with vengeance! Now we have snow piled everywhere, brutally cold temperatures, and people … Continued
Q: How Does the Government Shutdown Impact Construction?
Answer: You’ve probably heard recently about the government shutdown. Contrary to the hyperbole surrounding the subject, the government is not shut down entirely and some modes of operations are ongoing. While the shutdown shouldn’t impact any MBI members directly, it … Continued