In our effort to continue to provide MBI members with the most up to date information on issues pertaining to COVID-19 in the construction industry, we have updated our MBI Blog. Last week, MBI compiled a list of guidance and … Continued
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today. It takes significant steps to require social distancing and … Continued
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
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
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
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
In just one week on Monday, Jan. 14, the 2019 legislative session will officially commence. And like every other legislative session before it, the start means opportunities (and frustrations) for MBI and our industry. Our job is to maximize the … Continued
GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote) is an acronym used by political junkies, candidates, campaign staff and members of the media. Simply put, after all the campaign money is spent, commercials are done airing and the summer parades are over, it’s what really decides … Continued
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
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
