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
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
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
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
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
Safety continues to be a pinnacle part of MBI’s mission, and we are joining the Construction Safety Week 2018 movement to support our members who are dedicated to eliminating worker injuries. What is Safety Week? Safety Week was originally created … Continued
“It’s the responsibility of a leader to make complex things simple – it’s never to make simple things complex.” That thought comes from one of my favorite leadership authors, Scott Hagan, and it got me thinking about the ever fashionable … Continued
In almost any industry and business across the United States, employers will tell you that hiring a ready and able workforce poses the biggest challenge to their growth in the future. That is no different in Iowa. It is a … Continued
When it comes to the New Year, it has always fascinated me that a simple date on the calendar can bring about such renewed optimism that the future will be better than the past. Many people will use this as … Continued
As an industry, we are constantly looking for ways to complete projects faster, more economically, and safely, all while keeping our eye on the pulse of technology and the latest trends. Those in the commercial construction industry understand that as … Continued
