2020 Marks New Opportunities for MBI and the Commercial Construction Industry
Next week, the 2020 legislative session will officially begin. And after the Governor’s Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, we’ll be off and running. Like every session, there are opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. While we have a … Continued
An Educational Perspective on EOS®
On November 12th, Master Builders of Iowa hosted The EOS® Experience in Des Moines with featured presenter Gino Wickman, founder of EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System), as well as a panel of local EOS® users. This was a first of its … Continued
The EOS® Experience
For those of you who have participated in various MBI educational offerings, you probably have noticed that the focus has been more on developing the individual, which in turn would have a cascading or beneficial effect on helping the organization. … Continued
3 Networking Lessons From a 2nd Grader (Seriously)
For me, the end of August in Iowa always ushers in an atmosphere of a fresh beginning as my kids embark on a new school year. The time is preceded by new clothes, new school supplies, new class lists, new … Continued
4 Exciting New MBI Training Offerings Scheduled!
Throughout the summer, the MBI staff has been working with facilitators and training agencies around the nation to put together new learning opportunities for our members. Our members deserve our best efforts in developing a top-shelf curriculum each and every … Continued
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