INSIDEMBI 2024 Winter Edition

WINTER 2024

DRIVING The Building Industry Towards

EXCELLENCE, ADVANCEMENT & INNOVATION

JAKE THOMPSON

BILL SCHMARZO

Dr BenJAMIN Hardy

JEFF "ODIE " ESPENSHIP

In This Issue...

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MBI's Perspective - Take Advantage of MBI's Exclusive Member Services.............................................. 2 MBI Professional Profile ................................................... 3 Safety Tip - A Trap in a Never Ending Mission ......... 8-9 Get Involved - Annual Association Membership Business Meeting..............................................................12 Did You Know - The MBI Project Source An Exclusive Service for All MBI Members ................14 WORKSAFE Program Hits Milestone..........................17 Ask MBI - YBuilder Network 2024!.............................35 Take Advantage of Member Only Webinars...............36 Safety News - Final Countdown....................................38

Cover Story

Driving the Building Industry Towards Excellence, Advancement, and Innovation All successful associations have a showcase event that is marked on the calendar months or in this case, a year in advance and is approached with an all hands-on deck attitude! For Master Builders of Iowa, this event is our Annual Winter Conference that will be held February 27-28, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

New Members...................................................................41 Calendar of Events............................................................42

Essential Partners Featured in this Issue

A-1 Mobile Storage Service.............................................. 7 AssuredPartners................................................................13

Feature Articles

Baker Group.......................................................................15

10 2024 Legislative Session Starts in January

Merchants Bonding..........................................................37

16 Upgrades to the Training Vault - Coming Soon!

Star Equipment, Ltd..........................................................40

18 8th Annual Construction Week - Highlighting the Construction Industry

33 Project Engineer Development Series 34 Member Retention Resources 39 Elite X - Taking Leadership to the NEXT LEVEL Copyright © 2024 Master Builders of Iowa. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited.

ADAM DOBRASKA Member Services Manager Membership Engagement & Workforce Development 515-657-4400 ADoBraska@MBI.Build

CORTNEY HARGENSHARTZ Education & Training Coordinator 515-288-7339 CHargens@MBI.Build

LUKE LONGMAN CSSI Safety Consultant 303-929-4542 Luke@IowaCSSI.com

TARA RINEHART, PHD Director of Industry Education 515-657-4395 TRinehart@MBI.Build

BRANDON BLACK

CSSI Director of Education & Training 515-577-5198 Brandon@IowaCSSI.com

CHELSEA DELMOTT

Marketing & Communications Manager 515-657-4390 CDelmott@MBI.Build

LAURIE DELMOTT Chief Operating Officer 515-657-4383 LDelmott@MBI.Build

KURT FIDDELKE

NICHOLE FRY

KIM HODNE

CHAD KLEPPE President & CEO 515-657-4382 CKleppe@MBI.Build

Project Information Specialist 712-276-3681 JKnudson@MBI.Build

JOE MELTON

CHRISTY MILLER

CHRIS PANKOW

CSSI Safety Consultant 515-681-5589 Kurt@IowaCSSI.com

Director of Compliance & Inspection Services 907-202-6299 Kim@IowaCSSI.com

Vice President of Industry Services 515-298-1535 Joe@IowaCSSI.com

KATELYN YOUSSE Administrative Assistant 515-657-4402 KYousse@MBI.Build

Office Manager 515-657-4386 NFry@MBI.Build

Accounting Manager 515-657-4397 CMiller@MBI.Build

Want to get to know the team better? Check out www.MBI.Build or download the MBI App.

BEN HAMMES

Vice President of Association Affairs and Member Engagement 515-657-4401 BHammes@MBI.Build

JULIE KNUDSON

CSSI Safety Consultant 563-880-2582 Chris@IowaCSSI.com

MEET THE TEAM

CINDY ADAMS

Project Information Specialist 515-657-4388 CAdams@MBI.Build

MBI'S PERSPECTIVE

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF M BI’s EXCLUS IV E M EM BER SERVICES

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

For 2024, the MBI Board of Directors is committed to enhancing the value-added aspects of an MBI membership. This includes an array of new and exciting programs and offerings, while also maintaining the level of services traditionally expected of MBI through our core niche of Advocacy, Education and Resources.

MBI’s line-up of new services is a great example of how this organization strives to increase the membership dollar investment. For example, enhanced ROI on membership is demonstrated through MBI-LIVE, which is MBI’s online tool for education that will now be offered as a member-exclusive program at no additional charge. Interested members can participate in educational programs focused on Procore, Microsoft Project Pro, BlueBeam Revu and an assortment of many other offerings. Member companies are encouraged to take advantage of these new exclusive offerings and can sign up as many team members as needed.

MBI, through its preferred safety partner Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. (CSSI) is offering another member exclusive program in the form of a two-hour workshop on “how” and “why” to complete the he new industry best practice Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) 2

form. Instruction will go “beyond the form” to create a culture of communication in the pursuit of safety excellence.

As an expansion of a service only offered previously to general contractor members, now all MBI members (specialty contractors, suppliers, and service providers) will have member-only access to the MBI Project Source. This service builds upon MBI’s nearly four decades of project and bidding information collection and with this level of experience our footprint in the bidding market remains unmatched, especially with Iowa-based public sector projects. Architects, engineers and owner representatives all understand that by sharing construction and bidding documents with the MBI Project Source, they know their respective projects will be seen by a wide array of construction firms. This is why all MBI members are encouraged to take advantage of this new offering.

When you take into account these new service offerings coupled with our existing complement of programs in the areas of legislative representation, education and trainings, workforce development, networking and safety, you can easily see that MBI is a very wise investment.

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MBI PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

Recently, MBI made some changes to existing staff, while also welcoming some new faces.

Ben Hammes has been named Vice President of Association Affairs and Member Engagement.

Besides continuing to orchestrate MBI’s legislative and regulatory programs, Ben will now be responsible for member recruitment and retention, workforce and many of our engagement efforts. Also, make sure to tune into the MBI EDGE podcast as Ben is one of the main moderators.

Joe Melton has also had a change in his title, while continuing to wear “two hats” within the leadership team. He has recently been named VP of Industry Services and Deputy Executive Director of Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. (CSSI). He oversees an assortment of industry programs, as well as all things related to safety and CSSI. You may recall that CSSI is MBI’s preferred safety partner. Under Joe’s leadership, MBI is well positioned to continue to be a tremendous member resource.

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Tara Rinehart, PhD., is new to our professional staff and will take on the role of Director of Industry Education. In this role, Tara will be spearheading new and innovative educational programming that will better position members for future needs. Her passion is education and her focus will be to create programs and tailor the content so that MBI can deliver an exceptional product through various platforms, be it in-person / classroom style, hybrid or virtual. Be sure to catch up with Tara at any of our events.

Cortney Hargens-Hartz has joined the MBI team as the new Training and Education Coordinator. Her role is to keep all functions related to training and education in order for both MBI and CSSI. To give you a perspective, MBI and CSSI had over 7,200 registrations for training education during the 2023 training calendar.

Don’t hesitate to contact anyone from the MBI team as we strive to uphold our Core Values of being engaged, professionals, in service to others.

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DRIVING The Building Industry Towards

EXCELLENCE, ADVANCEMENT & INNOVATION

BY LAURIE DELMOTT

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

All successful associations have a showcase event that is marked on the calendar months or in this case, a year in advance and is approached with an all hands-on deck attitude! For Master Builders of Iowa, this event is our Annual Winter Conference that will be held February 27-28, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Our line-up of speakers is guaranteed to motivate, inspire, transform and advance you and your team. This is definitely a “must-see” event that you do not want to miss.

Leadership consultant and author of Lead Better NOW – Jake Thompson has spent more than a decade working with leaders and organizations all over the world on how they can get better results for themselves and their teams.

Jake’s keynote at the Build Iowa Breakfast – Lead Better Now – Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Built will demonstrate how to help your leaders thrive and give your company a competitive advantage in the market for talent.

Best selling author, organizational psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership – Dr. Ben Hardy will deliver his transformational keynote – The Science of Impossible Goals.

Together, he and Dan Sullivan have written Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork and The Gap and the Gain: The High Achiever’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. During the Masters Award Luncheon, you will hear Dr. Hardy share with you the frameworks of overcoming your limiting beliefs, getting clear 4

on your goals and then how to achieve exponential growth in less time than you currently think possible.

Want to meet the Dean of Big Data? Then you’re in luck.

Wednesday morning at the Technology & Innovation Breakfast, we will introduce you to the Dean of Big Data – Bill Schmarzo. Bill is the Head of Customer Data Innovation for Dell Technologies Office as the CTO. There, Bill is responsible for guiding Dell’s Data Management product strategy to help customers unleash the value of their data.

Join us on Wednesday morning for his keynote presentation – Mastering the Economics of Data and Analytics where he will speak to becoming value-driven, not data-driven, exploiting the economics of data, creating a value-thru-data culture, and AI and data literacy.

Rounding out our keynote presenters is author, USAF fighter pilot, founder of Target Leadership and international airline pilot – Jeff “ODIE” Espenship. As keynote presenter for the Safety Awards Luncheon, Jeff will deliver an interactive, entertaining, yet powerful message on getting back to basics in life and leadership. Odie speaks to setting high expectations, speaking up, listening to what is NOT being said, overcoming complacency (the silent killer), never assuming, and communicating to understanding in order to achieve new heights in life and leadership.

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As an added bonus, all four of our keynote presenters will also deliver a breakout session keynote event. (see sidebar) We understand that many of our members use the Winter Conference to their advantage to get as much training as possible for their employees. Because of this, we work with the Education Advocacy Committee to offer a broad range of topics to fulfill the needs of the industry. We have again created a schedule that allows for the flexibility to choose your own educational experience to meet the specific needs of your position and company as a whole. In addition, we are once again offering the MBI Member Advantage pricing package – Performance Track which allows for MBI members to pay a flat fee $2700 (for the first four people) and any additional person after that attends Tuesday’s training sessions at no additional charge. There is also a special pricing package available on Wednesday as well – called Pick 3. Attend three training sessions + Safety Awards Luncheon for $300.

A brand new offering this year with its own price package is a two-day Project Management Bootcamp. In this highly interactive and engaging work shop, we will explore some of the most critical aspects of project management while providing tools and strategies that can be implemented for significant improvement in the operations of your project. A discounted price point of $850 per person will buy two days of training, Tuesday breakfast and lunch events, and Wednesday breakfast and lunch events.

Another aspect of the conference that you do not want to miss is being able to meet with the vendors displaying their latest and greatest products and services for the industry. See the new and innovative products that are available on the market.

Last year’s Industry Reception was one of the events that saw record numbers and we expect a large crowd again. This event is an excellent networking opportunity for construction professionals to meet with the vendors while also enjoying complimentary food and beverages. This year’s Industry Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th from 4:00 – 6:30 pm.

Join over 1,500 of your colleagues from across the Midwest at this year’s MBI Winter Conference and take advantage of the opportunity to expose your workforce to new ideas and best practices. We encourage you to take a look at the Winter Conference brochure and see all it has to offer your company at all levels!

For more information and to register, visit www.MBI.Build/WC

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Winning Business Your Way Presented by Arica Ohloff

ARICA OHLOFF

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Unlock your full sales potential and connect with your customers with a new approach!

To register, visit www.MBI.Build/WC

Control the Controllables Tuesday, February 27, 2024 9:00 – 11:30 am In this session, learn how to tap into your own and your employees’ highest potential – by seizing control of what’s within your reach and putting it into a daily plan of attack. This program will teach your team how to discern what’s in their control and channel a tunnel vision focus.

JAKE THOMPSON

Deep Dive Into Achieving Impossible Goals Tuesday, February 27, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 pm A deeper dive into the case studies of others who have achieved impossible goals to show you how possible it really is. We Dr. Benjamin will walk you through transformational Hardy prompts that will help you get crystal clear and honest with yourself about what needs to change in your life and business. Walk away with a game plan to achieve the dream life you want for your future self.

Big Data MBA: Thinking Like a Data Scientist Workshop Tuesday, February 27, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 pm Experience a hands-on value-focused collaborative methodology that blends data science, design thinking, and economic Bill concepts to improve the organization's schmarzo effectiveness at leveraging data and analytics to deliver meaningful, relevant, responsible, and ethical business and operational outcomes.

Job Culture vs. Company Culture: The Way It is Done vs The Way It Should Be Done Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:45 – 2:45 pm Jeff uses two military aviation accidents as a backdrop to openly discuss how leadership failed to monitor job culture in the workplace. Jeff "ODIE " ESPenship Odie will interactively explore with the audience parallels and similarities of how divergent cultures in military aviation and civilian organizations left unabated 5 and unattended can contribute to accidents and loss of life.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP FEBRUARY 27-28, 2024 This is a two day highly interactive and engaging bootcamp where you will explore critical aspects of project management while being provided the tools and strategies to implement significant improvement in operations of any project.

Elevate yourself in your PM role and the teams you lead!

To register, visit www.MBI.Build/events PM BOOTCAMP

$850 | Person

Project Management Bootcamp: Fee includes all 4 sessions, 2 breakfast events, and 2 lunch events - $850

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Once again, we are pleased to have the Winter Conference Event App. This app helps facilitate a valuable conference experience for all participants, exhibitors, and sponsors. Have ALL Winter Conference InsideMBI information at your fingertips!

MBI Essential Partner

A-1 Mobile Storage Service, Inc. 2482 197th Ave. Manchester, IA 52057

Phone: (563) 927-4254 Fax: (563) 927-4008 www.a-1storage.net

A-1 Mobile Storage Service offers storage and office space solutions to our customers through the leasing and selling of storage containers and mobile offices. We serve a wide variety of customers including construction, government, health care, commercial, residential, industrial, and entertainment venues!

A-1 Mobile Storage Service also maintains a complete fabrication shop where we customize shipping containers to our customers’ specifications. The most popular modifications include our ground level offices, as well as roll up door options.

A-1 Mobile Storage Service has been serving the Midwest for 20+ years and growing rapidly. With our dedicated group of employees we assure your deliveries will be “Where You Want It, When You Want It”.

It’s not just our slogan, it’s our mission.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact BHammes at BHammes@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4401 or visit www.mbi.build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates A-1 Mobile Storage Service’s gracious and continued support!

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SAFETY TIP

A TRAP IN A NEVER ENDING MISSION

The construction industry, with its high stakes and demanding work environments, is no stranger to the ever-present risks associated with the job. Amid the fast pace of construction sites, two silent threats; safety fatigue and complacency, can quietly undermine the well-established safety measures and culture. In the construction industry, where precision and safety are non-negotiable, addressing safety fatigue and complacency is imperative. By understanding the unique challenges posed by these factors and implementing proactive measures, the construction industry can build not only structures but also a culture of unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of its workforce. Through continuous awareness, training, and leadership involvement, the industry can maintain and continue to build a safer workplace for all those who play a vital role in its success.

The Nature of Safety Fatigue in Construction: Construction sites are busy with activities with each task demanding a unique set of skills and attention to detail. Over time, however, the repetitive nature of certain construction activities can contribute to safety fatigue. Workers engaged in routine tasks may gradually become desensitized to potential hazards, leading to a decline in alertness and an increased likelihood of accidents. Let us consider three contributing factors to this silent creeper.

1. The nature of construction work often involves repetitive tasks, such as lifting heavy materials or operating machinery.

The monotony of these activities can breed complacency over time.

2. Extended working hours and physical exertion contribute to worker fatigue, diminishing cognitive function and increasing the risk of overlooking safety protocols.

3. Construction projects are often bound by tight schedules and high-pressure deadlines. In such an environment, workers may prioritize speed over safety, succumbing to the pressure and cutting corners.

Complacency is a close cousin of safety fatigue, embodying a state of self-satisfaction accompanied by a lack of awareness or concern for potential risks. When individuals believe they have mastered a task or are overly confident in their abilities, they may neglect safety protocols, assuming that accidents are unlikely to occur under their watch. Leadership, both front office and on the project, must remain vigilant to this slow erosion of culture. It’s not intentional, but a natural effect of success.

Complacency is not just in the field and can easily find its way into the corporate office. Complacency within the construction industry can manifest in various forms, including:

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1. Overconfidence: Experienced workers may develop a sense of overconfidence in their abilities, leading them to underestimate potential risks.

2. Familiarity breeds contempt: When workers become too familiar with their surroundings, they may overlook potential hazards, assuming that they are well-acquainted with the site.

Consequences of Safety Fatigue and Complacency in Construction: 1. Increased accident rates: Safety fatigue and complacency contribute to a higher incidence of accidents on construction sites, ranging from slips and falls to more severe injuries.

2. Project delays: Accidents resulting from complacency can lead to project delays as investigations, and safety assessments are conducted, impacting overall project timelines.

3. Worker morale and turnover: A lax approach to safety can negatively affect worker morale and may contribute to increased turnover as employees seek safer working environments.

In the dynamic world of construction, where precision and vigilance are paramount, the ever-present risk of safety fatigue and complacency pose a significant challenge. The construction industry is inherently risky, and the consequences of lapses in safety can be severe. Safety fatigue and complacency pose formidable challenges to workplace safety. Recognizing the signs, understanding the underlying causes, and implementing proactive measures are essential steps toward mitigating these threats. By fostering a culture of continuous awareness and diligence, organizations can fortify their defenses against these stealthy threats that compromise the well-being of their workforce. Here are a few proven strategies to help combat this very real phenomenon.

1. Regular training and education: Continuous training and education programs can refresh individuals on safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of sustained vigilance.

2. Rotation of tasks: Introducing task rotation can help break the monotony of routine, keeping individuals engaged and alert.

3. Encouraging reporting: Fostering a culture that encourages the reporting of near misses and potential hazards can help identify and address issues before they escalate.

4. Leadership involvement: Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for safety. When leaders prioritize and actively participate in safety initiatives, it sends a clear message to the entire organization.

Addressing safety fatigue and complacency is not a one-time task but an ongoing commitment. Organizations must recognize the signs, implement preventive measures, and cultivate a culture that values safety as a non-negotiable priority. By doing so, they can navigate the shadows of complacency and fatigue, ensuring a safer and more resilient workplace for everyone. So, do not allow yourself or your organization to be caught in the trap that is "Safety Fatigue and Complacency." These silent threats can compromise the well-being of individuals and the integrity of organizations if left unaddressed.

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2024

Legislative Session Starts in January

BY BEN HAMMES

VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Session begins on Monday, January 8, 2024 this year and as usual, Gov. Kim Reynolds will conduct her Condition of the State on the following day where she will release her budget to the public. The final adjournment date is targeted for April 26, 2024, marking the 110th day of the calendar session (this year is a little goofy with the leap year in February). The 110-day goal is easily missed a lot of times, depending on how well people are getting along with each other.

By the publishing of this article, the Government Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, December 13th and will provide a set of recommendations that will go before the MBI Board of Directors the following day. These recommendations will provide the roadmap for MBI’s public affairs team in what we hope to achieve legislatively to make the construction and business climate in Iowa even more favorable to our members. This year, we have hired a new contract lobbyist, Logan Shine who will be conducting more of the day to day operations at the Capitol while I’ll be making routine appearances.

I’m also anticipating a full robust discussion around out sales tax proposal dealing with double taxation on sistercompany transactions. This bill passed in a bipartisan fashion unanimously in the House. We just have to get it over the finish line in the Senate. There will be a much larger conversation also focused around lowering the income tax, tax increment financing, Iowa economic growth programs and of course, the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund.

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I fully expect Gov. Reynolds and Legislative Leaders to take an aggressive approach to lowering the income tax in Iowa as fast as they can. It remains to be seen whether they will get to 0, but anything is possible.

MBI will play some sort of a role in all of these discussions and will have many conversations revolving around infrastructure investment and good public policy.

Like years past, MBI will maintain a constant presence at the State Capitol during the 2024 session and will work hard to keep members apprised of what is going on under the Golden Dome. Currently, over 700 members subscribe to MBI’s weekly e-mail news bulletin called the Legislative Focus. If you are wanting to receive this electronic update, please email Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build to sign up. The Legislative Focus is a short and quick read that will keep you informed of “all things construction” at the Iowa Capitol and is distributed on Fridays. We will also be reaching out to the membership periodically through our podcast, and will bring in legislative guests for our Breakfast Club.

It's an exciting time for the direction of Iowa, and I hope that this 2024 legislative session is another positive one for MBI members. Please stay in touch if I can be of any assistance.

Have you checked out MBI's Podcast?

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These meetings are FREE to members and are an excellent opportunity for networking with colleagues followed by a presentation that is of relevance to the membership at our facility ELEVATE Business & Events Center.

UPCOMING EVENTS February 6, 2024 April 2, 2024 June 4, 2024 August 6, 2024 October 1, 2024 December 3, 2024 ALL EVENTS RUN FROM 7:30 - 9:00 AM

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To register for one or all of these events, or 11 to sponsor one of these events, please reach out to Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build.

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ANNUAL ASSOCIATION

Membership Business Meeting

BY LAURIE DELMOTT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

The Association’s annual membership meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at The Iowa Events Center.

Please note that the meeting will be a breakfast and is being held in conjunction with the Build Iowa Award presentation. You and others from your firm are invited to attend this informative breakfast meeting. The Business Meeting is an important meeting that all MBI members should attend to learn about the current initiatives designed to improve member performance, new services to add value to your membership investment, and industry relations to promote a favorable business environment for the construction industry.

This is the time, when the MBI Nominating Committee places into nomination their recommendations for appointments to the MBI Board of Directors and a vote of the membership is taken. We also present recognition honors to Board and Council members who have completed their term of service.

The highlight and namesake of this event is the presentation of the 2024 Build Iowa Award that will honor an individual who best exemplifies the tenets of our organization; Skill, Responsibility, and Integrity throughout their career in Iowa’s commercial building industry.

Come and enjoy breakfast with your colleagues and hear about how your Association is working for you!

To register for the MBI Membership Meeting go to www.MBI.Build/WC

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MBI Essential Partner

AssuredPartners 4200 University Ave., Ste. 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 244-0166 Fax: (515) 244-9535 www.assuredpartners.com

AssuredPartners merged with LMC Insurance and Risk Management in 2020. AssuredPartners is the 11th largest independent insurance broker in the USA. With 350 physical locations, and 7500 employees AssuredPartners can provide property casualty, surety bonding, employee and executive benefits, retirement plans and a full range of claim management and loss control engineering services. With a construction industry focus- we understand the challenges faced by MBI members and we have solutions.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4401 or visit www.mbi.build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates AssuredPartners’ gracious and continued support!

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DID YOU KNOW

The MBI Project Source - An Exclusive Service for ALL MBI MEMBERS

BY ADAM DOBRASKA

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Did you know over the last four decades MBI has been providing the best project information service for the Iowa market. MBI’s role in this effort is to work with Iowa-based sources (design professionals and owners) to aggregate project information from throughout the state.

As an MBI member, you and anyone in your company are able to utilize this project information service as an exclusive member benefit at no additional charge! Whether you are a general contractor, specialty contractor, supplier or service provider, the MBI Source is an efficient solution for those interested in the Iowa bid market. Through this service, your company is offered: - The weekly MBI E-Source that gives members details on competitively bid projects along with a complete list of prospective bidding contractors; - The Nightline Report provides a notification of all new plans received that day, as well as any new addenda for currently bidding projects and bidder’s lists for all projects bidding the following day;

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- A posting of all Notice to Bidder announcements exclusive to Iowa projects; and - Same day bid results through the BidWatch service.

If you are interested in receiving daily project information updates, please contact Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build.

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MBI Essential Partner

Baker Group 1600 SE Corporate Woods Drive Ankeny, IA 50021

Phone: (515) 262-4000 Fax: (515) 266-1025 www.thebakergroup.com

Baker Group is the Midwest’s leading full-service commercial and industrial specialty contractor.

We design and install mechanical, electrical sheet metal, automation, security and fire alarm systems for corporate offices, data centers, research laboratories, educational, industrial, medical, and governmental facilities. Clients choose Baker Group for cost-effective new construction, additions, and renovations using delivery methods from fast-track design-build, to traditional plan and spec methods. Baker Group supports clients for the life of their building, offering professional maintenance and operational services 24/7/365.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4401 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Baker Group’s gracious and continued support!

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UPGRADES To The Training Vault Coming Soon!

MBI has been working for the past several months with our Training Vault developer to build valuable upgrades to the already valuable platform. Previously designed to allow company leadership and employees to store, view, and print past educational information, the MBI Training Vault is crossing over into the educational delivery space.

The MBI Reelz is an industry video library that will be accessible through Training Vault, giving MBI member employees the ability to access stored video content on their own time for the purpose of upgrade or just-in-time training. In addition, MBI member firms will be able to provide their own training content to MBI to be uploaded into The MBI Reelz for future viewing. Also, member administrators will have the ability to assign 16

training to individual employees with due dates, progress reports, and create completion reports per employee.

Starting in February, content will be available in the following categories: • • • • •

Business Development Project Information/Estimation and Plan Takeoff Employee/Jobsite Safety Employee Well Being Field Leader Development

For additional information about The MBI Reelz, please contact Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build.

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Program Hits Milestone

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

Recently, the WORKSAFE program achieved a very impressive milestone by reaching its 1,000th enrolled project. City Construction – based in Iowa City – submitted a WORKSAFE application for its North Liberty City Hall Building, making it the 1,000th project. On behalf of the MBI membership and the MBI Board of Directors, we appreciate City Construction’s continued support of the WORKSAFE program.

This year marks the 11th year of the WORKSAFE partnership with Iowa OSHA. The commercial building industry in Iowa is the beneficiary of a strong relationship between MBI, CSSI (MBI’s preferred safety partner) and Iowa OSHA and through this partnership we are able to provide enhanced consultation and safety monitoring through the WORKSAFE program and other safety-outreach initiatives. Most everyone in the commercial building industry is familiar with how WORKSAFE is a unique partnership between MBI, CSSI and Iowa OSHA Consultation with a mission of providing jobsite-centric services, consisting of preconstruction planning; jobsite safety inspections focused on preventing hazardous conditions from occurring; and jobsite recognition that safety is a top priority for all involved in the project.

Joe Melton, CSSI Deputy Executive Director, stated “The unique partnership between OSHA, private industry and a member-based association provides a great opportunity to get us closer to our ultimate goal of Mission Zero, which is no fatalities in the commercial building industry. It is important that we thank those at Iowa OSHA for their continued efforts in making this partnership work toward safer construction projects. In my many years of providing safety leadership, it is rare to see this sort of cooperative effort between public and private entities. Everyone who played an instrumental part in making WORKSAFE such a successful partnership should be congratulated.”

To learn more about WORKSAFE and how it can enhance safety on your project, please feel free to contact Joe Melton at JMelton@MBI.Build.

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BY ADAM DOBRASKA

Annual Construction Week

During Construction Week, companies, service providers, and their partners recognize the hard work of those individuals who help create our built environment.

This recognition takes many forms, including highlighting workers, distributing appreciation gifts, hosting company outings, and more!

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Another year, another successful Construction Week! MBI was able to work with 4 companies to host 2 appreciation lunches and 2 breakfasts for fieldworkers at jobsite locations. We wanted to show our appreciation for the individuals in the commercial construction industry and the hard work that they do every day. We hosted a lunch at an Elder Corporation jobsite in Ankeny, which had about 40 fieldworkers.

We hosted breakfasts at a Cardinal jobsite in Hudson, and at a McGough jobsite in Des Moines. Between the two breakfasts, we had roughly 110 fieldworkers attend. Lastly, we ended the week hosting a lunch at a W.A. Klinger jobsite in Sioux City, where we had 40 fieldworkers attend. As always, we are looking forward to Construction Week next year in October!

For any questions regarding Construction Week, please direct those to Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build, or 515-777-5054.

During Construction Week MBI member companies are able to recognize field workers by shining a spotlight. These individuals pictures are promoted on MBI's social media channels, the MBI website and here in INSIDEMBI in recognition of their hard work and dedication.

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Greg Allen Butzke Burch Construction, Inc. Superintendent 25 Years in the Industry

Alba Bachez Graham Construction Company Laborer - Eastern Nebraska 4 Years in the Industry

Jeff Becker Peters Construction Superintendent

Bob Berstler Dave Schmitt Construction Operator 45 Years in the Industry

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Ian Anderson JB Holland Construction Equipment Operator/Laborer 9 Years in the Industry

Kyle Anderson Koester Construction Superintendent 10 Years in the Industry

David Bast Mike Baughman Pirc-Tobin Construction The Waldinger Corporation Foreman Fabrication/Mechanical Shop General Foreman 16 Years in the Industry 28 Years in the Industry

Dan Arreguin Dean Snyder Construction Foreman 23 Years in the Industry

Gerald Beaman Wolf Construction Foreman - Iowa Framing Division 25+ Years in the Industry

Nick Beier Woodruff Construction Superintendent 19 Years in the Industry

Travis Benz Russell Superintendent 25 Years in the Industry

Justin Berg Neumann Brothers, Inc. Superintendent 21 Years in the Industry

Jeff Bertelsen Russell Superintendent 28 Years in the Industry

Don Billington McGough Construction Senior Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

Tom Black Koester Construction Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Josh Blades The Weitz Company Master Builder 24 Years in the Industry

Zach Boddicker Graham Construction Company Carpenter - Eastern Iowa 10 Years in the Industry

Leroy Boland Boomerang Corp Foreman 20+ Years in the Industry

Vincent Borovic Conlon Construction Superintendent 11 Years in the Industry

Jason Bowden Butzke Burch Construction, Inc. Superintendent 20 Years in the Industry

Brett Bowman Star Equipment, LTD. Service Manager 50 Years in the Industry

Terry Bradley W.A. Klinger Superintendent 48 Years in the Industry

Matthew Brase K&W Electric, Inc. Apprentice 4 Years in the Industry

Ed Brose Tri-City Electric Co. Foreman Technician 19 Years in the Industry

Don Brown Boomerang Corp Foreman 20+ Years in the Industry

Andy Brownell Pirc-Tobin Construction Skilled Laborer 1.5 Years in the Industry

Brittany Campbell Pirc-Tobin Construction Truck Driver 5 Months in the Industry

Shannon Campbell Koester Construction Superintendent 25 Years in the Industry

Carlos Chavez All Star Concrete Commercial Foundation Foreman 10 Years in the Industry

Corey Clair Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. Foreman 17 Years in the Industry

Steve Cochran Story Construction Foreman 44 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Kevin Cocks Koester Construction Superintendent 16 Years in the Industry

Terry Coleman Star Equipment, LTD Mechanic 10 Years in the Industry

Kiko Cortes Peters Construction Field

10 Years in the Industry

Eric Cooper Estes Construction Foreman 22 Years in the Industry

Joel Crandall HRTLND Companies Carpenter Foreman 8 Years in the Industry

Travis Crees Denovo Construction Solutions Site Supervisor 5 Years in the Industry

Bret Davis Russell Superintendent 34 Years in the Industry

Joel Delacruz Keen Project Solutions Millwright 4 Years in the Industry

Jeremy DeNeui Elite Glass and Metal Foreman 30 Years in the Industry

Darin Dierks Peters Construction Superintendent

Matt Dixon Lang Construction Group, Inc. Superintendent 17 Years in the Industry

Nick Doyle Neumann Brothers, Inc. Superintendent 26 Years in the Industry

Michael Drabek HRTLND Companies ACT Foreman 8 Years in the Industry

James Durkee Tri-City Electric Co. General Foreman 20 Years in the Industry

Bill Elrod Mortenson Senior Superintendent 40 Years in the Industry

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Eduardo Contreras All Star Concrete Commercial Flatwork Superintendent

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Jeffrey Enga Baker Electric Service Technician 39 Years in the Industry

Taylor Engel W.A. Klinger Carpenter Apprentice 5 Years in the Industry

Greg Evans McGough Construction Superintendent 47 Years in the Industry

Dave Fadness JB Holland Construction Lowboy Operator 14 Years in the Industry

Cory Fisher The Waldinger Corporation Project Superintendent 31 Years in the Industry

Gary Fite Estes Construction Foreman 30 Years in the Industry

Sebastian Forman HRTLND Companies Carpenter Journeyman 8 Years in the Industry

Sarah Foster The Waldinger Corporation Structured Cabling Foreman 18 Years in the Industry

Luke Gannon Elite Glass & Metal Foreman 11 Years in the Industry

Christion Garnica Interstates Journeyman 5.5 Years in the Industry

Fred Garrelts Mortenson Assistant Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

Grant Garvis HRTLND Companies Installer - Door Division 8 Years in the Industry

Tyler Gilley K&W Electric, Inc. Apprentice 2 Years in the Industry

Matt Gliniecki Russell Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

Greg Grage Thompson Solutions Group HVAC 8 Years in the Industry

Tim Grogan Estes Construction Assistant Superintendent 33 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Jimmy Guevara The Weitz Company Carpenter Master Foreman 12 Years in the Industry

Ryan Gustin Estes Construction Superintendent 17 Years in the Industry

Rodney Hansen Story Construction Crew Leader 30 Years in the Industry

Brent Harpenau Wolf Construction Foreman - Iowa Framing Division 22 Years in the Industry

Matt Harrington EFCO Field Supervisor 19 Years in the Industry

Cody Hawley Graham Construction Company Carpenter - Eastern Nebraska 4 Years in the Industry

Jay Heathcote Butzke Burch Construction, Inc. Superintendent 15 Years in the Industry

Bob Heide Star Equipment, LTD Equipment Delivery Driver 3 Years in the Industry

Jeff Hickman Dean Snyder Construction Foreman 17 Years in the Industry

Tim Hildebrant Baker Group Superintendent - Mechanical 28 Years in the Industry

John Hoerner Conlon Construction Carpenter 39 Years in the Industry

Noah Hoffmann Cedar Valley Steel Ironworker 4 Years in the Industry

Mason Hogren Bush Construction Assistant Superintendent 13 Years in the Industry

Marcus Holthaus Pirc-Tobin Construction Truck Driver 20 Years in the Industry

Braeden Hoyer K&W Electric, Inc. Apprentice 3 Years in the Industry

Toby Hubka Interstates Journeyman 8.5 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Marco Huerta Wolf Construction Carpenter - Iowa Framing Division 4 Years in the Industry

Phoenix Huff Dean Snyder Construction Construction Worker 7 Years in the Industry

Derek Huffman Star Equipment, LTD Truck Driver 4 Years in the Industry

Nate Hunter Conlon Construction Carpenter 23 Years in the Industry

Jesse Hurd Woodruff Construction Crew Lead 5+ Years in the Industry

Alex Inman Interstates Foreman 10 Years in the Industry

Michael Janzen Baker Electric, Inc. Residential Foreman 19 Years in the Industry

Zach Jewell Graham Construction Company Carpenter - Eastern Iowa 5 Years in the Industry

Brian Kacmarynski Mortenson Superintendent 24 Years in the Industry

Nung Khai Wolf Construction Foreman - Iowa Trim Division 7 Years in the Industry

Rich Klein Knutson Construction Superintendent 25 Years in the Industry

Mike Koehn Cardinal Construction Project Superintendent 23 Years in the Industry

Melvin Lambert Mortenson Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

Jake Langford The Weitz Company Laborer Master Foreman 28 Years in the Industry

Grant Larson Thompson Solutions Group HVAC 5 Years in the Industry

James Larson Peters Construction Field

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Travis Leas JB Holland Construction Equipment Mechanic 6 Years in the Industry

Justin Liggins Elite Glass & Metal Foreman 8 Years in the Industry

Jeff Long Koester Construction Superintendent 30 Years in the Industry

Tyler Long Boomerang Corp Foreman 7 Years in the Industry

Josh Lopez Bush Construction Assistant Superintendent 23 Years in the Industry

Jarrod Louder McAninch Corporation Field Mechanic 4 Years in the Industry

Luis “Cheetah” Manuel Martinez Boomerang Corp Superintendent 20+ Years in the Industry

Ernesto Martinez Story Construction Foreman 35 Years in the Industry

Jeff May HRTLND Companies Lead Falkbuilt Tech 25 Years in the Industry

Jason McAninch McAninch Corporation Grading Foreman 18 Years in the Industry

Rusty McClure Baker Group 23 Years in the Industry

Ryan McDonald Tri-City Electric Co. Electrical General Foreman 26 Years in the Industry

Stephanie McKenzie The Weitz Company Laborer Master Foreman 7 Years in the Industry

Jim McKinney Russell Assistant Superintendent 22 Years in the Industry

Adam McKinstry Ryan Companies US, Inc. SR. Cement Mason Foreman 17 Years in the Industry

Nile McLeran Tri-City Electric Co. Site Superitendent 42 Years in the Industry

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Technician Field Team Leader Fire Alarm/Security/PARCS

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Kurt McMain Downing Construction

Ben Miller Boomerang Corp.

Foreman 20+ Years in the Industry

Blake Miller Peters Construction Field

15 Years in the Industry

Francisco Mendoza All Star Concrete Commercial Foundation Foreman 12 Years in the Industry

Brian Miller Elite Glass & Metal Foreman 18 Years in the Industry

Zach Miller K&W Electric, Inc. Apprentice 3 Years in the Industry

Alex Moulds HRTLND Companies Lead Falkbuilt Tech 7 Years in the Industry

Chris Mount Lang Construction Group, Inc. Superintendent 32 Years in the Industry

Tanner Murphy Thompson Solutions Group Architectural Sheet Metal 12 Years in the Industry

Jonathan Navarrete L&L Builders Carpenter/Concrete Apprentice 4 Years in the Industry

Dave Noppe Bush Construction Superintendent 26 Years in the Industry

Darren Nunnikhoven Baker Electric, Inc. VDV Service Technician 24 Years in the Industry

E.J. O’Donnell - Lines Mortenson Assistant Superintendent 7 Years in the Industry

Dave Olson Bush Construction Superintendent 25 Years in the Industry

Alfredo Ordaz All Star Concrete Shop Manager 30 Years in the Industry

Shad Owens Neumann Brothers, Inc. Superintendent 34 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Ken Parks L&L Builders Superintendent 35 Years in the Industry

Francisco Patlan Royale Concrete Polisher 6 Months in the Industry

En Pau Wolf Construction Foreman - Iowa Trim Division 6 Years in the Industry

Jon Peters McGough Construction Superintendent 10 Years in the Industry

Jacob Peterson K&W Electric, Inc. Master Electrician 12 Years in the Industry

Blake Pettit McAninch Corporation Utility Foreman 22 Years in the Industry

Morgan Pierce Downing Construction Crosscut Carpenter 2 Years in the Industry

Joseph Prien W.A. Klinger Carpenter Foreman 35 Years in the Industry

Thomas Quinlin K&W Electric, Inc. Journeyman 4 Years in the Industry

Greg Race Butzke Burch Construction, Inc. Superintendent 20 Years in the Industry

Wyatt Randolph Story Construction Foreman 22 Years in the Industry

Brian Rawson Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. Foreman 33 Years in the Industry

Errol Reynolds Dean Snyder Construction Construction Worker 5 Years in the Industry

Jeremy Rhone HRTLND Companies Taper & Plasters Superintendent 20 Years in the Industry

Lucas Ridlen Royale Concrete Field Supervisor 5+ Years in the Industry

Jordan Riggle Pigott Lead Falkbuilt Tech 1 Year in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Chad Rinehart Neumann Brothers, Inc. General Foreman 17 Years in the Industry

Garett Robbins McAninch Corporation Apprentice Operator 2 Years in the Industry

Jerry Robertson Estes Construction Foreman 27 Years in the Industry

Blake Roe Miron Construction Laborer - Journeyman 9 Years in the Industry

Alex Rol Thompson Solutions Group Foreman 9 Years in the Industry

Shawn Sams Ryan Companies US, Inc. Sr. General Laborer Foreman 22 Years in the Industry

Brandon Sandven Woodruff Construction Crew Lead 11 Years in the Industry

Zac Saunders Cedar Valley Steel Ironworker 4 Years in the Industry

Andrew Schamberger K&W Electric, Inc. Apprentice 2 Years in the Industry

Tony Schinstock Merit Construction Superintendent 17 Years in the Industry

Gary Schmitt Conlon Construction Superintendent 28 Years in the Industry

Drake Schofield Royale Concrete Polishing Lead 1 Year in the Industry

Ryan Scovill Lang Construction Group, Inc. Superintendent 23 Years in the Industry

Randall Sellers Merit Construction Assistant Superintendent 16 Years in the Industry

Donald Sieck III JB Holland Construction Pipe Foreman 14 Years in the Industry

Andrew Smith Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Foreman 17 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Ken Smoldt Keen Project Solutions Project Superintendent 31 Years in the Industry

James Stapleton Keen Project Solutions General Foreman 10 Years in the Industry

Lin Stecker Butzke Burch Construction, Inc. Superintendent 15 Years in the Industry

Scott Steele The Waldinger Corporation Electric Fab Shop Foreman 24 Years in the Industry

Brian Steffen Pirc-Tobin Construction Foreman 13 Years in the Industry

Nate Stern Interstates Foreman 20 Years in the Industry

Dan Stiles Graham Construction Company Carpenter - Central Iowa 23 Years in the Industry

Larry Sutliff Thompson Solutions Group Mechanical Service Technician 3 Years in the Industry

Brandon Teno Downing Construction Crosscut Carpenter 8 Years in the Industry

Tye Thomas Elite Glass & Metal Service Tech 12 Years in the Industry

Ian Tibboel Baker Electric Traffic Service Technician 25 Years in the Industry

Philip Tjelmeland Woodruff Construction Senior Superintendent 22 Years in the Industry

Justin Toben Royale Concrete

Rod Toney Miron Construction Laborer - Foreman 9 Years in the Industry

Dalton Van Beek Woodruff Construction Crew Lead 7 Years in the Industry

Nate Vaske Conlon Construction Carpenter 2 Years in the Industry

Field Supervisor/Upper Management

15+ Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Barry Voelker McGough Construction Superintendent 37 Years in the Industry

Matthew Vorwald JB Holland Construction Dozer Operator 18 Years in the Industry

JJ Wagenaar Interstates Journeyman 22.5 Years in the Industry

Miles Wahe Cedar Valley Steel Ironworker 17 Years in the Industry

David Walker All Star Concrete

Sean Warner Hubbell Construction Services

Jeff Weigel Story Construction

16 Years in the Industry

Kory Walsh Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. Foreman 8 Years in the Industry

Brad West Tri-City Electric Co. Site Superintendent 18 Years in the Industry

Dwight Williams Bush Construction Superintendent 17 Years in the Industry

Commercial Foundation Superintendent

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Commercial Construction Superintendent Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator

7 Years in the Industry

27 Years in the Industry

Anthony Weyhrauch McAninch Corporation Pipelayer 6 Years in the Industry

Mike Whitmore McGough Construction Safety Manager 30 Years in the Industry

Nathan Willhite Keen Project Solutions Assistant Superintendent 7 Years in the Industry

Eli Wilwerding Woodruff Construction Superintendent 8 Years in the Industry

Jay Wissink Cardinal Construction

John Wood Graham Construction Company Yard Assistant 26 Years in the Industry

Project Superintendent

17 Years in the Industry

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2023 FIELD WORKER SPOTLIGHTS

Patrick Wood Baker Group Foreman - Structured Cabling 5 Years in the Industry

Ed Wriedt W.A. Klinger Superintendent 37 Years in the Industry

Lance Youngblut W.A. Klinger Carpenter Foreman 25 Years in the Industry

Jesus Zambrano The Weitz Company Carpenter 11 Years in the Industry

Congratulations to our 2023 Field Workers!

Project Managers & Project Supervisors A High Performing Leadership Series

2024

ELEVATE Business & Events Center FALL SESSION September 25 - 26, 2024 October 23 - 24, 2024

Challenge members of the project team to understand project budgets, elevate individual and team performance, understand customer dynamics, and even have a little bit of fun!

Register your team today by visiting www.MBI.Build/events

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Advancement

Innovation

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Iowa Events Center - 730 3rd St.|Des Moines, IA Register today by visiting www.MBI.Build/WC

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PROJECT ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT SERIES On the heels of the 2024 MBI Annual Winter Conference, is an exciting new educational series that has been designed to educate, train, and develop project engineers in the commercial construction industry.

Throughout the planning process for developing the 2024 education curriculum, there was one common theme that seemed to surface in virtually every meeting and conversation. Contractors need help developing Project Engineers. Some contractors may use different titles to identify these sought after and critical members of the construction team such as Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Managers, etc.

This Project Engineer Development Series scheduled for March 4 – 5 and April 8 – 9 in West Des Moines, will provide participants with a working knowledge base of the essential industry standard processes and practices to successfully carry out the roles of the position at a higher level.

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Delivering this series will be AGC of America's National Instructor of the Year Award Recipient, Paul Stout. He has served as a project manager, estimator, facilitator, and instructor. He brings more than twenty-three years of hands-on construction experience and twenty-four years of training and facilitation experience to the arena.

For additional information about this series, contact Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build.

MASTER BUILDER DESIGNATION Earn credits at the Annual Winter Conference!

There is no fee to enroll if you're an MBI Member.

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EMPLOYEE RETENTION

RESOURCES

BY ADAM DOBRASKA

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

We wanted to provide our members a way to strategically create a process for how they approach employee retention. There is no “one size fits all” approach, but we have resources to help you in your employee retention efforts at your company.

Our new employee retention resources page is dedicated to providing some retention resources that members can manipulate and employ to your benefit. You will be able to download the resources, replace the MBI logo with your company’s logo, and change or add to the document. Members of MBI will be able to access this by going to the “our services” tab on our website, and logging in with your credentials.

The employee retention resources include:

Employee Pulse Survey

Suicide Prevention

Career Development

Mental Health Wellness

ESOP Programs

Onboarding

We understand that you may already have many resources for your employees, but feel free to utilize this new tool in case you want to provide anything additional.

Help us help you, by taking a look at this service, which is geared towards the outcome of making sure that your employees are motivated to stay with your company.

If you have any questions about the member employee retention resources, please contact Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build.

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Y BUILDER Network 2024!

BY ADAM DOBRASKA

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

As we wrapped up the 2023 year of the YBuilder network, we had a total of 65 YBuilders from 34 different companies.

We are always looking to expand the network and provide great networking opportunities for our young professionals in the industry. That being said, please have a look at the list of events that we have planned for 2024! We feel that it provides a good variety of different types of events, whether that is providing a learning component, or a fun networking social. Getting to connect with your peers in the industry is great, and we enjoy making sure that these young professionals have the opportunity to do so. The journey to professional development starts with groups like this.

2024 YBUILDER Events January 10th YBUILDER Recruiting Kick Off Event: Smash Park Happy Hour Social!

February 6th Lunch & Learn: How to Begin Building Wealth as a Young Professional: (A financial planner will provide tips and tricks on how to start building and generating wealth as a young professional)

July 24th Lunch & Learn: Clifton StrengthFinder Coach: Listening and learning from a StrengthFinder coach.

September 5th Bags Tournament: IA/ISU Pregame Tailgate Event: (2 days before the big game)

March 27th Spring Social: Bowling Happy Hour!

October 17th Executive Experience: A Panel of Iowa’s Construction Leaders

June 6th: Summer Social: I-Cubs Baseball Game!

December 13th Service Project: MBI Cares mission to provide Toys for Tots: Tis the season of giving!

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ADoBraska@MBI.Build if you have any questions on the YBuilder Network or Events.

Take Advantage of MemberOnly Webinars!

UPCOMING WEBINARS MBI is always working to add value to your investment to the association. Some recent examples of this is our Catch the Corners campaign where among other things, all of our MBI Live virtual training is being offered at no additional cost, the popular Breakfast Club meeting, and our new Executive Insights.

February 20 Maximize the Value of Your EAP

Member only exclusive webinars are available throughout the year and touch on timely and relevant topics in the industry.

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See the sidebar for the calendar of scheduled webinars in 2024.

In addition to offering these webinars for MBI member employees, all webinars are recorded and archived in the member only section of the MBI website as well as the MBI Training Vault.

For additional information about these webinars, contact Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build.

March 12 Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving April 9 Stand Down, Embrace the Trench Let’s Talk! Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health June 11 Iowa Mechanics Lien Law Update July 9

Contract Surety Bonds: What They Are and What They Mean for You

August 6

Drones - The Essential Tool

September 10 Fleet Telematics to Positively Influence Driver Behavior October 8

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MBI Essential Partner

Merchants Bonding Company 6700 Westown Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 243-8171 Fax: (515) 243-3854 www.merchantsbonding.com

With a 90-year reputation for consistency, common sense underwriting and providing first class experiences, Merchants Bonding Company has grown to be among the top surety writers in the United States and the largest provider in Iowa (SFAA, 2021).

Merchants has almost exclusively focused on surety bonds for 90 years. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding. We are recognized among the industry’s finest, achieving an A.M. Best Rating of “A” Excellent or better since 1958.

Merchants is licensed in all 50 states, maintaining more than 20 offices across the United States including our home office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4401 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Merchants Bonding Company’s gracious and continued support!

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FINAL

Safety News

COUNTD WN Some benefits for the change in injury data collection include:

BY JOE MELTON VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY SERVICES

In March of 2022, the US Department of Labor announced the final rule update that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness information. Construction is one of many industries affected by the final rule update. The rule was effective on January 1, 2024, and annual reporting is due March 2, 2024, through OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA).

The final rule now includes the following submission requirements: •

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Establishments with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries must electronically submit information from their Form 300-Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and Form 301-Injury and Illness Incident Report to OSHA once a year. These submissions are in addition to submission of Form 300A-Summary of WorkRelated Injuries and Illnesses.

To improve data quality, establishments are required to include their legal company name when making electronic submissions to OSHA from their injury and illness records.

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OSHA will publish some of the data collected on its website to allow employers, employees, potential employees, employee representatives, current and potential customers, researchers and the general public to use information about a company's workplace safety and health record to make informed decisions. OSHA believes that providing public access to the data will ultimately reduce occupational injuries and illnesses. – U.S. Department of Labor "OSHA will use these data to intervene through strategic outreach and enforcement to reduce worker injuries and illnesses in high-hazard industries. The safety and health community will benefit from the insights this information will provide at the industry level, while workers and employers will be able to make more informed decisions about their workplace's safety and health."- Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker.

The final rule retains the current requirements for electronic submission of information from Form 300A from establishments with 20-249 employees in certain high-hazard industries and from establishments with 250 or more employees in industries that must routinely keep OSHA injury and illness records.

In preparation for next year’s new electronic recordkeeping requirements, employers should review and update their current injury and illness recordkeeping procedures, assess any changes to the number of employees at each establishment, and ensure they are set up to submit though ITA. For more assistance reach out to Kim Hodne, Director of Inspections and Compliance for CSSI at Kim@IowaCSSI.com or (907) 202-6299.

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Taking Leadership to the NEXT LEVEL

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

EliteX will bring a new perspective and approach to leadership enhancement.

What is most exciting about this program is that we are working with a partner whose leadership nexus is second to none. Jordan Montgomery of Montgomery Companies, LLC, has been chosen to develop a program that is uniquely immersive, energetic, and provokes thought-leadership amongst all participants. To assist in this effort, Jordan is calling on a list of close confidants and high caliber individuals who will draw upon specific skillsets to take this program to “elite” levels.

The team of presenters that are being assembled brings together highly rated speakers, coaches and instructors to help guide you on this leadership journey.

Among the select group of presenters, MBI is fortunate to have Ryan Leak be part of the program. Ryan is a bestselling author Chasing Failure and Leveling Up, executive coach and transformational speaker who will bring abundant energy, perspective and focus to our program.

The EliteX program will be held in Iowa City on July 31st – August 2nd of 2024.

For more information and additional details, please contact MBI’s Director of Industry Education, Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build.

MASTERS AWARD LUNCHEON Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 11:45 - 1:45 pm

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Don't miss out on Dr. Ben Hardy's inspiring keynote on breaking down the science behind achieving goals that you currently feel are impossible. Listen to the frameworks of overcoming your limiting beliefs, getting clear on your goals and then how to achieve exponential growth in less time than you currently think possible!

To register for this event, please visit www.MBI.Build/WC

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MBI Essential Partner

Star Equipment, Ltd. PO Box 8438 Des Moines, IA 50301

Phone: (515) 283-2215 Fax: (515) 283-0295 www.starequip.com

Star Equipment, Ltd. is Iowa’s number one source for high-quality construction equipment. Familyowned by the Bowmans since 1968, Star Equipment offers expert service and unsurpassed product knowledge for contractors across Iowa and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri. Star specializes in light to general construction equipment, as well as specialty products to fill the needs of our customers.

When asked what Star sells, the answer is PRODUCTIVITY. We bring you cutting edge technology and the know how to tailor it to your specific needs. We provide you with the most uptime of any rental company in Iowa. When knowledgeable people help you make informed decisions and provide you high quality equipment with unsurpassed service, you get PRODUCTIVITY. Star Equipment has four locations providing sales, service, and rentals of construction equipment in Iowa. They feature brands such as: Takeuchi, Mustang, Gehl, Manitou, Multiquip, Allen Engineering, Sullivan Palatek, Husqvarna, Wacker Neuson, IMT, Schwing, Elliott, Topcon, and many others. – Contact us today!

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4401 or visit www.mbi.build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Star Equipment’s gracious and continued support!

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A & B Electric, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

JOJO Construction, LLC Otho, IA 50569

APC Emmert Manufacturing Marion, IA www.apcemmertmetalfabricators.net/

Kinzler Materials 700 SE Oralabor Rd. www.kinzlermaterials.com

Carpet One Floor & Home Carroll, IA 51401 www.carpetoneiowa.com

L.A. Carlson Contracting, Inc. Hinton, IA 51024

Colby's Lawn & Landscape Johnston, IA 50131 www.colbyslawn.com Delgado Electrical Services Des Moines, IA Denver Underground & Granding, Inc. Denver, IA 50622 www.concretestrategies.com Farnsworth Group Waukee, IA 50263 www.f-w.com

Harger's Acoustics, Inc. Ely, IA 52227-9602 http://www.galaxy-cleaning-services.com/ History Pro Pemberton, MN 56078 www.historyprocosts.com Housby Heavy Equipment Carroll, IA 51401 IMAG Construction Services, Inc. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 www.imag-cs.com

Rapids Wholesale & Affiliates Marion, IA 52302 www.rapidscontract.com Right Roofing Urbandale, IA 50322 www.rightroofing.com

Legacy Corporation East Moline, IL 61244

River City Cutting & Coring Davenport, IA 52808

Lynch Roofing & Siding Inc. Manchester, IA 52057-0128

Rognes Corp Ankeny, IA 50023

Mark Albenesius, Inc. South Sioux City, NE 68776 www.markalbenesiusinc.com

www.rognescorp.com

Royale Concrete Fairfield, IA 52556

Mechanical Comfort, Inc. Ames, IA 50010-9104 www.mci-hvacr.com Metal Wholesale LLC Bloomfield, IA 52537 www.metalwholesalellc.com

Gehrke Inc. Eldora, IA 50627 www.gehrkeinc.com

Rains Architecture, PLLC Johnston, IA 50131 www.rainsarch.com

Midwest Alarm Services Urbandale, IA 50322 www.midwestalarmservices.com

SEE Electric, LLC Decorah, IA 52101 www.seeelectric.com Streamline Architects East Moline, IL 61244-1467 www.streamlinearchitects.com Summers' Enterprise Inc. Masonville, IA 50654

Mobile Air & Power Rentals Riverside, MO 64150-9565 www.mobileair.com

Summit Steel Sioux City, IA 51102

Modern Painting Waterloo, IA 50701-1937

Superior Painting & Epoxy Coatings, LLC Ankeny, IA 50021

Nehring Construction, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50313-2606 www.nehringconstruction.com

Voltmer, Inc. Decorah, IA 52101

P&P Contractors, LLC Winterset, IA 50273

Impact7G, Inc. Johnston, IA 50131 www.impact7g.com

PaveOn, LLC Des Moines, IA 50320

Iowa City Ready Mix, Inc. Iowa City, IA 52244-1696

Perficut Companies, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50313

Iowa Concrete Paving Association Ankeny, IA 50021 www.concretestate.org

QED Enterprises Windsor Heights, IA 50324

W.F. Scott Decorating, Inc. Rock Island, IL 61201 www.scottcommercialpainting.com Westfield Group Westfield Center, OH 44251 www.westfieldinsurance.com Zip Bonds, LLC West Des Moines, IA www.zipbonds.com

General Contractors

Swanson Construction Co. Bettendorf, IA 52722 www.swansonbuilt.com

Hay Construction Marshalltown, IA 50158 www.hay-construction.com

You could earn rewards for referring someone to join MBI! Visit www.MBI.Build/referrals to learn more!

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Upcoming Training & Events

January January 17 Championing Innovation and Leading Change It doesn't take a leader to notice an opportunity or a problem. It doesn't take a leader to have ideas about how to leverage the opportunity or solve the problem.

It takes a leader to mobilize people to innovate and take action. Innovation is not a magical power that some possess and most despair of ever understanding.

Innovation is simply the process of seeing things in a new way and embracing the process of change.

Change is an obvious and undeniable fact of life.

Change simply means moving forward and not standing still. The most successful leaders are those that don't run from change, but turn it to their advantage.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES •

Learn to create challenging goals that energize and inspire others

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Responsibly challenge the status quo and conventional practices

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Experiment and take smart risks to achieve innovative and effective solutions

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Demonstrate a bias for taking action and doing things proactively

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Confront common misconceptions about change

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Understand the role of emotions in change

• Learn useful tips for engaging others in the process West Des Moines

January 22 (MBI LIVE) Microsoft Excel Basic - Delving into Data Microsoft Excel is the most useful, and most often misunderstood, program in the Office Suite. Many of us shy away because it seems so complex and overwhelming, but learning the tools that will help get your daily work done is simple; if you have the right training.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES •

Working with Data Filters

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Understanding Data Sorting

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Removing Duplicate Values

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How to Merge and Split Data Cells

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Adding Data Validation

CONSTRUCTION RODEO Enhance your knowlege and competency in high-hazard tasks.

• Trenching & Excavation • Confined Space Entry • Scaffold Inspections • Fall Protection • Rigging Inspection • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification For more information on this 5 day event, visit www.MBI.Build/events

January 22 Construction Rodeo: Competent Person Confined Space Entry In this 4-hour course participants will develop proper procedures for making entry into Permit Required Confined Spaces. This program will prepare participants to operate in the capacity of Entrant, Attendant or Entry Supervisor during routine entries. Participants will become familiar with the OSHA Standard 1910.146, 1926.1203 and NFPA Standards 1006, 1670. This course involves 4 hours of classroom and practical application in simulated and actual permit spaces utilizing the appropriate permit procedures.

The purpose of this session is to explain strategies to safeguard employee’s health and safety when dealing with potential dangers associated with confined spaces.

Individuals will gain competent knowledge in proper entry program procedures, facility pre-planning, tying knots, new equipment, and proper patient packaging.

Hands-on skills will be conducted in a mobile confined space trailer. This course is required by OSHA before an employee can enter a Permit Required Confined Space.

Davenport

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January 25 - 26

Construction Rodeo: Competent Person Trenching and Excavation

Project Managers and Project Supervisors - A High Performing Leadership Series - Winter

In this 4-hour course attendees will be educated under the OSHA standard CFR 1926 Subpart P. All employees must be trained in hazard recognition and the proper way of working in and around construction excavations sites. The standard covers general requirements, soil classification, sloping and benching, timber shoring for trenches, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives to timber shoring, selection of PPE. Participants will come out of this course with the competent person level knowledge to monitor and perform daily inspections of trenching, shoring, and excavation activities.

Davenport

Success of a construction team, project or company often boils down to a few key components that, if carefully combined, can lead to great accomplishments where everybody wins. Employees, companies and customers can all win with the proper combination of teamwork, leadership, communication, accountability, personal responsibility, budgeting and quality control on every project, every day. A large portion of the responsibility for these areas falls on the project’s leadership team of project managers and project supervisors.

January 23 - 24 Construction Rodeo: Competent Person Fall Protection This two-day course educates participants on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will also help develop the skills required of a Competent Person. Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops. This course engages students with interactive workshops for assessing anchor points, full body harnesses, connector combability, Vertical & Horizontal Systems, climbing & positioning, descent & rescue, equipment inspections and systems analysis.

Course participants are those who may be involved with a managed fall protection program including the employer, supervisor, safety personnel, workers and rescuers. This course will be delivered through the 3M curriculum 6424-FALL PROTECTION COMPETENT PERSON and will provide participants with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

Davenport

January 25 Construction Rodeo: Competent Person Scaffold Inspections The 8-hour Scaffold Competent Person course provides detailed instruction in scaffold hazard recognition and common safety issues including a thorough discussion of OSHA regulations, manufacturers’ recommended assembly instructions, and the topics required by 29CFR1926.454 for the different types of scaffolding.

Davenport

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This interactive leadership program will challenge members of the project team to understand project budgets, elevate individual and team performance, understand customer dynamics, and even have a little bit of fun in the process. This is an outstanding opportunity to put members of your project team in a teamwork atmosphere of learning and professional growth.

February 8-9 (Session 2) West Des Moines

January 26 Construction Rodeo: Adult First Aid | CPR | AED Certification Training This course incorporates the latest science and teaches attendees to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older.

In addition, this interactive course teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over.

The hands-on skills training portion of this course will give attendees the knowledge and confidence needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, while teaching how to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Successful attendees will receive a certificate valid for two years.

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January January 26 Construction Rodeo: Competent Person Rigging Inspection This 4-hour Rigging & Inspection course is designed to provide participants with a competent person level of knowledge of rigging gear inspection, proper rigging procedures, and load control using typical rigging techniques. Classroom activites are interactive with problem-solving workshops. All hook rigging devices will be discussed; i.e. shackles, spreader bars, etc. Load weight calculations and center of gravity will also be covered. Participants will come out of this course with a better understanding and competency in effectively inspecting rigging equipment, and assessing the overall competence of a lifting operation.

Davenport

JHA Training In this two-hour workshop we will not only review how to complete the new MBI industry best practice JHA we will take a deep dive into why. This form was created by the industry's leading experts from the MBI Safety Education Committee, with the purpose of streamlining the industry.

In the workshop, participants will assess several different tasks to identify, mitigate and communicate the hazards.

The presenter will facilitate instruction to go beyond the form and create a culture of communication in the pursuit of safety excellence.

January 30 - Dubuque | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM January 30 - Waterloo | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM January 31 - Cedar Rapids | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM January 31 - Iowa City | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM February 1 - Davenport | 8: 00 AM - 10:00 AM February 1 - Davenport | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

February

January 29 - 30 Fall Protection Competent Person Training Protecting workers at-height is a challenging task and is dependent on particular job site situations and individual worker duties. There are many fall protection solutions available to workers, each having its own specific requirements. Understanding each option and proper implementation requires oversight by an experienced individual with a higher-level of knowledge and safety training. This two-day course focuses on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will also help develop the skills required of a Competent Person. Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops. The course material will provide an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

West Des Moines

January 29 - February 1 OSHA 30 Hour - Construction Attendees of this course will receive high level safety knowledge from a field leader perspective to understand and implement OSHA regulations and requirements on their jobsites. Instruction will be blended learning with lecture, interactive presentations, group activities and “live” demonstrations that include real life day-today scenarios, developing pre-plans, the importance of learning and adhering to proper safety procedures, as well as practical understanding of why safety conscious behavior is vital for each and every worker on the job site.

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February 5 (MBI LIVE) Microsoft Excel Basic - Summarizing Simplified Microsoft Excel is the most useful, and most often misunderstood, program in the Office Suite. Many of us shy away because it seems so complex and overwhelming, but learning the tools that will help get your daily work done is simple; if you have the right training.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES •

Controlling Page Layouts

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Inserting Images and Symbols

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Creating Simple Charts

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Editing Chart Display Options

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Working with Pivot Tables

Virtual - NO CHARGE for MBI Members

February 6 MBI Breakfast Club Join MBI members at the MBI Headquarters for a cup of coffee and a pastry and spend some time networking with colleagues at our new MBI Breakfast Club. We’ll gather for some light networking and then lead into a morning program that will include a few announcements on what’s coming up for MBI followed by a presentation that is of relevance to the membership.

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February February 13 - 14 OSHA 10 Hour - General Industry The 10 Hour OSHA class will provide high-quality education and learning for those performing the general industry task.

This course will be an interactive learning experience that goes beyond the OSHA standards. We will cover each topic in-depth while engaging the attendees to share their own experiences, cover best practices and review standard references.

West Des Moines

February 14 Adult First Aid | CPR | AED Certification Training This course incorporates the latest science and teaches attendees to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older.

In addition, this interactive course teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over.

The hands-on skills training portion of this course will give attendees the knowledge and confidence needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, while teaching how to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Successful attendees will receive a certificate valid for two years.

West Des Moines

February 20 Hazcom Awareness Training In this session we will be discussing the common hazardous materials on a jobsite, and how to identify them and protect employees from potential exposure.

We will be sharing best practices for communicating and storing the necessary SDS’s documentation on a jobsite.

Virtual

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February 20 Maximize the Value of Your EAP Supporting your employees' mental health is more important today than ever. Offering your employees easy access to confidential services through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is a great way to support their overall health. This webinar will assist participants in understanding how an EAP can support their employees and their business alike.

The EAP professionals will: •

Outline the features of a strong EAP

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Identify strategies to access and promote the benefit to their workforce

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Share core EAP services

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Review best practices for addressing stigma associated with using the EAP

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Showcase promotional ideas

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Provide an overview of management consultation and the management referral process for leaders.

MBI Members-ONLY Webinar

February 27 - 28 Annual Winter Conference Each year, come late February, construction colleagues from throughout Iowa and the Midwest come together for MBI’s Annual Winter Conference. This event attracts over 1,500 contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, students and pretty much any other person involved in one way or another with the Iowa commercial building industry. The event is a great networking opportunity, as well as an educational and training program that goes beyond anything else offered in this state. Needless to say, it is MBI’s signature event!

Des Moines

February 27 Construction Industry Reception Admittance to the reception is absolutely FREE! The Construction Industry Reception is an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends, talk shop with industry partners, and enjoy the camaraderie and networking that MBI events are known for - all while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Visit the many exhibits and displays, offering the ultimate in comparison shopping and face to face meetings with vendors.

Experience the latest technologies and innovations in commercial construction equipment, products and services.

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MBI’s mission is to be the essential resource for improving member performance MBI’s mission is to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry. and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry.

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