How can I help celebrate my company, the people in it, and our industry as a whole?
This week, construction professionals from around the state are set to celebrate Construction Week 2018 (Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 5). For the third year in a row, MBI is leading the way in promoting awareness of the construction … Continued
Great Times at the 6th Annual MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders’ Classic Events!
The powder may still be smoking off everyone’s guns, but it’s time to recap the 6th Annual Sporting Clay Builders’ Classic. We had a hot day out in Eastern Iowa (Riverside) on Sep. 20, and a beautiful cool day in … Continued
Let Me Tell You a Story
“Honey… what are you doing?!” My wife’s abrupt question snapped me out of an early morning staring contest with our living room television. She had walked downstairs to find me watching a cartoon fit for a 4-year old… by myself. … Continued
Five Great Professional Development Programs for Commercial Construction
Here at Master Builders of Iowa, we’re proud of our various leadership development series offerings. Our members are training their employees at a higher rate than ever before, and as the essential resource for Iowa’s commercial construction industry, it is … Continued
The MBI Smoker – One of a Kind!
The 2018 MBI Construction Golf Classic & Smoker again demonstrated the incredible support that our industry professionals provide to the influential MBI-PAC and our overall legislative efforts. We had a beautiful (but HOT!) day of golf, and I doubt anyone … Continued
Take the Time – Honor Your Exceptional Field Employees During Construction Week ‘18!
As we wrote about a few weeks ago, Construction Week ’18 will be celebrated Oct. 1-5, 2018. During Construction Week, we will “shine the spotlight” on exceptional field workers of our member firms on social media and in our communication pieces. … Continued
Construction Week ’18: A time to promote the industry and recognize outstanding employees!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Construction Week will be held from October 1-5, 2018. To help us celebrate the 3rd annual Construction Week, Gov. Kim Reynolds has already officially proclaimed October 1-5, 2018 as Construction Week. As an … Continued
The Importance of Building Your Network
You’ve all heard the adage, “it’s not what you know, but who you know!” This is especially true in business. Cementing long-lasting relationships in business is thought to be the single greatest factor in contributing to success. Today, relationships are … Continued
The 250 Club
I’ve been thinking lately………. How does MBI begin engaging our members and employees who have not typically been involved with our MBI-PAC and our overall legislative efforts? It’s also directly related to the question I receive most, which is, “I’ve … Continued
Companies and Customers Are Having a Disagreement
3 Ways to Improve Customer Experience If there is one common thread that is woven through every business on the planet, be it construction or anything else, it is the need for customers. Thankfully, due to customers being the lifeblood … Continued