Master Builder Designation Program

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Dear MBI Member, Master Builders of Iowa’s mission is to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry. A key component of facilitating our mission is our education and training programs. MBI has a demonstrated history of offering quality education and training programs for industry leaders, managers, supervisors, and craft workers. This history has been driven by our membership to aid in the continuing quality improvement of their human capital. The high performing members that are MBI have long understood the value of making sure that they and their employees are continually engaged in learning in order to remain high performing organizations.

In an effort to recognize those individuals in the industry who believe in the importance of lifelong learning and have demonstrated their desire for personal growth through their participation in the wide array of education and training activities offered by Master Builders of Iowa, we have established the Master Builder Designation.

Master Builder Designation credits are awarded in the areas of Leadership, Project Management, Ecological Construction, Ethics, and Safety with virtually every education program that MBI offers providing credits in one or more of these critical areas.

The MBD program is a great tool that will benefit employees and companies by developing a well rounded, high performing workforce.

TARA RINEHART Vice President of Industry Education

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MBI provides ample opportunities throughout the training season for individuals to attain the required designation credits. Individuals enrolled in the Master Builder Designation program will receive notification of upcoming training opportunities where Master Builder Designation credits will be awarded. In addition, employees enrolled in the Master Builder Designation program can access their credits through their Training Vault record (www.mbi.trainingvault.com), or through the MBI App (Apple or Android devices). Tracking credits is excellent motivation to work to become the best, most well rounded employee you can.

Individuals interested in being awarded the MBI Master Builder Achievement Award need to meet or exceed 150 education and training credits. Upon completion of the required 150 credits by December 31st, the individual will be recognized at the next MBI Winter Conference and will be presented with a remarkable award that was specifically designed for this program. MBI member firms are encouraged to showcase the accomplishments of employees who have captured the Master Builder Achievement Award to industry partners, owners as well as on company websites and social media platforms.

*RETROACTIVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Master Builders of Iowa recognizes that many of its members have actively participated in their education and training offerings for many years. In acknowledgment of those efforts, MBI will accept as part of an individual’s application the following coursework towards the 150 required credits.

Executive Leadership Challenge (2011-2012): 14 credits in Leadership & 14 credits in Project Management The Leadership Experience (All Years): 32 credits in Leadership MB EYE on the Future (All Years): Varying Credits Cornerstone Academy (All Years): Varying Credits Project Manager / Supervisor Academy (All Years): 8 credits in Leadership & 7 credits in Project Management Project Managers / Supervisors – A High Performing Leadership Series (All Years): Varying Credits Field Management Leadership Series (2011-2012): 6 credits in Leadership & 6 credits in Project Management Foundations of a Field Leader (All Years): 12 credits in Leadership, 12 credits in Project Management, 3 credits in Safety, & 5 credits in Ethics Building a Safety Champion (All years): 15 credits in Leadership, 15 credits in Safety, & 3 credits in Ethics Project Engineer Series (All years): Varying Credits OSHA 30 (All years): Varying Credits

Leadership is an ability, not a title and with the proper training and experience, anyone can be a leader from any position within an organization.

The acquisition and development of leadership skills is critical for those individuals who want to have lasting careers in commercial construction serving as high performing leaders within their organization.

Project Management is the responsibility of a host of individuals on a commercial construction project. Whether you are a senior leader, project manager, supervisor, or craftworker, there are skills within the broad context of project management that play a critical role in determining your success and that of the project.

Ecological Construction is not a new concept. Commercial construction has always had an impact on the environment. When you consider air, soil, and water, construction company employees should be aware of the daily impact to the general public as well as the long term environmental impact their work creates.

Safety is at the heart of any good builder and is a cornerstone of Master Builders of Iowa. To be considered a Master Builder, an individual must acquire and develop the skills necessary to work or manage a project at a high level regarding safety.

Elective credits can be earned from any or all of these training and professional development categories. Excess credits in the above categories will automatically be calculated into the Elective category.

Ethics is what separates Master Builders from the rest. Without ethical principles guiding the commercial construction industry, we would not be where we are today. To ensure that ethical principles remain a key component of the industry, individuals should participate in ethics workshops and activities toward becoming a high performing leader.

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