2026 YBuilder Brochure

2026

Y BUILDER Young Builders Unite In Linking Developing & Enhancing Relationships

Are you a YBUILDER? YBUILDERs are a group of young dynamic, enthusiastic and eager individuals who are connected to the commercial construction industry and are looking for networking opportunities to attach a “face to that email.” We recognize that our industry does a mediocre job of offering networking opportunities for young professionals and it is our belief that contractors, designers, and others within the Iowa commercial construction industry can use YBUILDER to change that. Become a YBUILDER, and join the most exclusive and highly regarded group of young professionals connected to the commercial construction industry!

What is “young”?

Annual Dues:

This group is primarily comprised of 22-35 year old professionals, though we certainly will not exclude anyone!

MBI Members: $55 per person

Why become a YBUILDER? We want you to connect on a personal level with your industry colleagues. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of events for 2026 - social, networking, educational, and community-focused. Additional information will be released when we get closer to each event.

Other perks include: • Access to closed social media groups • Recognized on the MBI website and in various publications

How do I join?

For more information and to become a YBUILDER, visit www.mbi.build/YBUILDER For questions, contact Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4400.

Non-MBI Members: $70 per person (Includes, but is not limited to, the design community, the development community, financial services & legal communities, unions, construction management programs, and any interested party that has a connection to the commercial construction industry) *Dues are annual and run on the calendar year. If you join before the completion of the Fall events in September, you will pay the full membership fee. If you join after the Fall events, you will be paid in full for the next calendar year starting January 1.

Mission Statement: To enhance and expand your network through the most exclusive and highly regarded group of young professionals working in the commercial construction industry.

YBUILDER Committee Meetings - 2026 Planning Committee:

Planning Committee:

Wednesday, March 11 | 10 - 11:30 am Address: 4100 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Thursday, October 15 | 10 - 11:30 am Address: 4100 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

2026 YBUILDER Events *Virtual Option July 29th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch & Learn - FLOW - EOS as a Lifestyle

January 15th | 4:30 - 6:30 PM YBUILDER Recruiting New Year Kick-Off Event: Happy Hour Social

September 10th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM Bags Tournament: IA/ISU Pregame Tailgate Event

*Virtual Option February 10th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch & Learn: Leadership Habits that Build & Unify Teams

October 27th | 7:30 - 9:00 AM *Virtual Option Executive Experience Panel: A Panel of Iowa Construction Leaders

March 26th | 4:30 - 6:00 PM Spring Social: Bowling Happy Hour

December 21st | 2:00 - 4:30 PM Service Project - Toys for Tots Drive-Dropoff & Happy Hour

April 22 | TBD Service Project: Earth Day Clean Up & Happy Hour nd

June 18th | 6:30 PM ICUBS Baseball Game

Become a YBUILDER (Please copy for additional registrants) Name: Company / School: Title (if applicable): Cell: Email: Address: City: Dues:

$55 - MBI Member

State:

Zip:

$70 - Non-MBI Member

*Dues cover all costs associated with the 2026 YBUILDER events, unless otherwise noted.

Payment Method:

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*There will be a 3% processing fee charged on all credit card transactions.

Please return this form and payment to: Master Builders of Iowa | ATTN: Adam DoBraska 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA 50266 Questions? Contact Adam DoBraska at (515) 657-4400 or ADoBraska@MBI.Build

Master Builders of Iowa 4100 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 www.mbi.build | info@mbi.build