Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 314.1B, the Director of Transportation has given an advisory notice of adjusted competitive bid and quotation thresholds for public improvement for vertical infrastructure. The adjusted competitive bid and quotation threshold values will … Continued
Did you know that there is a shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry?!? Of course you do. Because I’m just going to go ahead and assume that you are somehow connected to the construction industry if you decided … Continued
Back when there were 76 days until Construction Week I explained 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Construction Week. Now that there are 62 days left until Construction Week 2017, are you ready to take your planning a step further? The … Continued
Many events only exist because they are supported financially through sponsorships. Sponsors are always highly regarded and appreciated by the event organizer, but you can’t just leave it all in the organizer’s hands to make sure your sponsorship dollars are … Continued
There are 76 days until Construction Week! At MBI, it has already become somewhat like a Christmas countdown in our office. Last year was the first time that we celebrated Construction Week and we have been looking forward to the … Continued
In 2012, Master Builders of Iowa celebrated 100 years of striving to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry. (Maybe repeating the MBI Mission Statement has rubbed off on … Continued
It’s pretty easy to say that the MBI conference room is where all the magic happens. And by magic, I mean hundreds of meetings a year that generate countless ideas and initiatives for the association. Combine all the MBI Board, … Continued
I think we can all agree that, at times, we feel like we have no idea what we are doing with our company social media pages. The majority of companies (especially from the construction industry) hastily started their social media … Continued
If you live in Iowa, chances are you have seen one of these banners on a construction site as you pass by. But, do you know why it is there? No, it’s not a new construction company taking Iowa by … Continued
Today marks the start of the 2017 Construction Safety Week. Safety Week was created by a group of contractors with the common goal of elevating safety awareness to a new level. Being safe on every job site crosses competitive boundaries, … Continued
