Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
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
UPDATE – COVID-19 and the Construction Industry
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
COVID-19: How Those In the Construction Industry Can Prepare
Though the number of individuals in Iowa that are directly impacted by COVID-19 – Coronavirus – is currently quite small, a much broader view on the potential impact it could have on Iowa’s construction industry is quite staggering. From supply … Continued
The Industry’s Signature Event by the Numbers
MBI’s Annual Winter Conference is the signature event for Iowa’s commercial construction industry. The event kicks off with the Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, February 24th and runs through Wednesday, February 26th and brings together every segment of the industry … Continued
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