2024 Annual Winter Conference Brochure

D R I VI N G Excellence

Advancement

Innovation

FEBRUARY 27-28th 2024

Iowa Events Center - 730 3rd St.|Des Moines, IA

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WELCOME We are pleased to invite you to attend the Master Builders of Iowa’s Annual Winter Conference scheduled for February 27-28, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This brochure includes information on the two days of educational sessions and popular annual events, which are sure to attract all of the positions and skill levels throughout the commercial building industry. Through this conference, the association’s signature event, we are dedicated to providing our industry with the best of the best. We are proud to be able to bring in top rated speakers from around the country that provide attendees with timely and relevant topics and tools that can be immediately implemented, as well as inspirational messages, and entertainment.

We are once again offering pricing packages (see page 43), which offer MBI members significant discounts and incentives to send multiple employees to a wide variety of learning opportunities that encompass a broad cross-section of subjects with high-quality, experienced presenters. We will also have the “Pick 3 for $300” option available, which allows registrants to attend 3 sessions on Wednesday plus lunch, all included for a discounted fee. The venue for this event, The Iowa Events Center, provides MBI with the space to host over 90 displays and exhibits including everything from equipment, materials, goods and services to interactive displays and simulators! Hotel and registration information is also included (see page 45), and the MBI staff is ready to assist in answering your questions and getting you registered for the conference.

DRIVING The Building Industry towards Excellence

Advancement

Innovation

NICHOLE FRY

For assistance, please contact Nichole Fry - NFry@MBI.Build or 515-657-4386.

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TABLE CONTE Download the Event App............................................3 Schedule...................................................................4-5 Sponsors ..................................................................6-7 Build Iowa Breakfast & Business Meeting.....................8-9 Tuesday AM Sessions.................................................10-13 Masters Awards Luncheon .........................................14-15 Tuesday PM Sessions..................................................16-19 Project Management Bootcamp...................................20-21 Construction Industry Reception...................................22-23 Technology & Innovation Breakfast...............................24-25 Wednesday AM Sessions.............................................26-29 Safety Awards Luncheon..............................................30-31 Wednesday PM Sessions..............................................32-33 Wednesday Speakers...................................................34-39 Master Builder Designation ..........................................40-41 Pricing Packages..........................................................42 Hotel Information.........................................................44

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WC EVENT APP DOWNLOAD THE EVENT APP! Full Access to Everything Winter Conference!

For the third consecutive year, the Winter Conference will feature an event app. The Winter Conference event app will help facilitate a valuable conference experience for all participants, exhibitors, and sponsors.

The process is simple! Users are able to download the event app from the App Store on Apple devices or the Google Play Store on Android devices. After downloading the app, you will gain access to the conference platform by entering your name and email address.

The app also has a web-based version, so conference attendees are encouraged to bring their personal electronic devices while attending educational sessions.

Once logged in, you will be able to access: • Seminar Materials • Exhibitor Profiles, Booth Locations & Drawing Information • Sponsor Information • Speaker Bios • Easy Access to Conference Staff • Floor Maps • Conference Schedules • Announcements • In-App Game with a Prize Valued at $1,000

Conference Details At Your Fingertips www.MBI.Build/EventApp

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2024 6:30 am

7:00 am - 6:30 pm

Registration Open Exhibits Open (Visit over 90 exhibits & displays)

7:30 - 8:45 am

Build Iowa Breakfast | Business Meeting

9:00 - 11:30 am

Project Management Bootcamp - 2 Day Course

9:00 - 11:30 am

Keynote: Lead Better Now - Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Built Sponsored By: Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC

AM Sessions Control the Controllables

Building Your Living Leadership Legacy Starting Today Winning Business Your Way

Rethinking Workforce Development

The Power of a Solid Procurement and Prequalification Process The Fatal 10: Suicide Risks for the Construction Trades

11:45 am - 1:45 pm

Masters Award Luncheon

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Project Management Bootcamp (continued)

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Keynote: The Science of Impossible Goals

Sponsored By: TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group

PM Sessions Thoughtfully Fit Teams: Create a Winning Culture

Big Data MBA: Thinking Like a Data Scientist Workshop How to Win the Interview

CFO Best Practices - Sponsored by CFMA Strategies for Getting More Work

Deep Dive into Achieving Impossible Goals

4:00 - 6:30 pm

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Construction Industry Reception

Sponsored By: RSM US LLC | Whitfield & Eddy Law

6:30 am

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2024 Registration Open Exhibits Open (Visit over 90 exhibits & displays)

7:30 - 8:45 am

Technology & Innovation Breakfast

9:00 - 11:45 am

Project Management Bootcamp (continued)

9:00 - 10:00 am

Keynote: Mastering the Economics of Data and Analytics

AM Sessions

Lead and Asbestos Awareness: What You Should Know and What You Are Required to Do What Goes Up... Umm, Please Don’t Collapse Ready, Set, Action

Respirators - Clean Air Matters

Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation

Site Security in 2024: What You Need to Know The Lone Worker

10:00 - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 11:45 pm

Predictive Analytics - Moving Beyond the OSHA Rates

Exhibits Open (Visit over 90 exhibits & displays) AM Sessions

Crystalline Silica and Improving Worker Protection Snag it, Twist it, Grab it - Proper Rigging Basics Beyond the Boom - Mobile Equipment Safety

OSHA Inspections: Compliance and Safety Assurance

Maximize the Value of Your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) If You Fall, You May Lose It All

The Billion Pill Pledge: Iowa’s Initiative to Prevent Opioid Addiction and Drive Quality Surgical Outcomes

12:00 - 1:30 pm 1:45 - 4:45 pm 1:45 - 3:15 pm 1:45 - 2:45 pm 1:45 - 3:45 pm 1:45 - 3:45 pm 1:45 - 3:45 pm 1:45 - 3:45 pm 1:45 - 4:45 pm 1:45 - 4:45 pm

How Could That Happen? Predicting the Future

Safety Awards Luncheon Keynote: It’s the Little Things

Project Management Bootcamp (continued) PM Sessions

Getting Shocked for Electrical Safety

Job Culture vs. Company Culture: The Way It Is Done vs. The Way It Should Be Done Blazing the Way for Fire Protection and Safety You, Me, and DOT Compliance 3.0

Did You See That? Hazard Recognition, The Winning Ticket for Success

Safety Mentor Program: Fostering a Culture of Workplace Safety Technical and Tactical Civilian Trauma Response Don’t Get Buried Alive

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THANK YOU Diamond Event Sponsor

Masters Award Luncheon

Platinum event sponsor

Build Iowa Breakfast and Business mEeting

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SPONSORS Gold Event Sponsor

Industry Reception

Lanyard Sponsorship Wifi Sponsorship

Registration Sponsorship

SIGNage Sponsorship

Seminar room Sponsorships

Breakstation Sponsorships

street sign Sponsorships

trade show Sponsorships

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BUILD IOW BREAKFAS & Business Meeting

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:30 - 8:45 AM Fee: $45 per person The Build Iowa Breakfast is an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with industry colleagues and friends in preparation for an educational and inspiring day of seminars, exhibitors, and awards. As part of this event, MBI will conduct the business of the annual meeting including a report on 2023, new initiatives planned for 2024, and the annual election of officers appointed to serve on the MBI Board of Directors. 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.

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Keynote LEAD BETTER NOW - GREAT LEADERS AREN’T BORN, THEY’RE BUILT

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One of the biggest challenges in construction today is the promotion of talented individuals to leadership positions without the training to succeed in this new role.

Statistically, 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months of their promotion. We’ve created a culture of turning A+ performers into C- managers, and in doing so, wrecked their confidence, results, and overall team culture. Many times, it’s not the individual who fails us, but the organization who failed to properly prepare their performer for this new role. In this keynote based on Jake’s 2024 book, Lead Better NOW, you will learn how to help your leaders thrive and give your company a competitive advantage in the market for talent.

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Compete Every Day Frisco, TX

JAKE THOMPSON Jake Thompson is a leadership consultant and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. Jake 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. He has been featured in Forbes, hosts a podcast in the top 1% globally, and has directly impacted over 80,000 ambitious leaders.

Through his entrepreneurial sales experience, client work, and research, Jake has built a proven framework that helps leaders improve their mindset, habits, and team development to create more influence as an impactful leader in their organization.

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TUESDAY 9:00 - 11:30 AM

FEBRUARY 2024

CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLES How much time and energy do we consistently waste by focusing on what’s outside of our control? Organizations are full of finger-pointing, excuse making, and distracted teams 2.5 who are fixated on what they can’t control instead of owning what they can and using it LEADERSHIP to more effectively respond to challenges. We control our attitude, effort, and actions - not CREDITS outside forces. In this talk, 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 |Compete Every Day - Frisco, TX JAKE THOMPSON

Fee: $250 per person

Jake’s bio can be found on page 10

BUILDING YOUR LIVING LEADERSHIP LEGACY STARTING TODAY They say a mentor speaks with you and a sponsor speaks about you behind closed doors and champions you to others. Mentorship and sponsorship are muscles one flexes as a construction leader and can also be foundational to employee trust and retention. Who do you mentor? Sponsorship, less discussed, is crucial to the engagement and retention of high potential employees. What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? How do we build both in our lives as a leader? This seminar enables participants to explore sponsorship and even co-sponsorship relationships with hands on, dynamic experiential 1:1 “Take Flight w/ Your Sponsor” flash mentoring experience, lively discussions and best practices.

Fee: $250 per person

JULIE KANTOR

JULIE KANTOR | Twomentor, LLC - Chevy Chase, MD

2.5 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

Julie is the CEO of Twomentor, is an ‘all-in’ roll-up your sleeves leader and workforce retention executive who has had a profound impact on helping some of the most highly recognized global and Fortune 500 clients drive employee engagement, build mentoring cultures, help leaders adapt to hybrid work environments, acquisitions and institute needed change to strengthen today’s workforce.

Julie is passionate about building corporate mentoring cultures and driving a happier more inclusive workforce to positively impact a company’s growth, productivity, and retention. Whether in a board room with top executives or working with collaborative teams, Julie instills excitement, inspires commitment, and demonstrates an unwavering drive to succeed on behalf of her clients.

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SESSIONS

WINNING BUSINESS YOUR WAY Unlock your full sales potential with this revolutionary approach to sales that has the potential to transform not only your business but also the way you connect with your customers. In today’s highly competitive business landscape, traditional sales tactics can only take you so far. In a world where traditional sales tactics often revolve around identifying pain points and offering solutions, Winning Business Your Way takes a different route. It’s a way of approaching sales that honors individuality, fosters connection, and transforms transactions into transformative experiences.

This approach isn’t just about making a sale; it’s about building meaningful, lasting relationships. Winning Business Your Way is a transformational experience that will redefine your approach to sales and take your business endeavors to new heights.

ARICA OHLOFF

Fee: $250 per person

ARICA OHLOFF | AO Coaching & Consulting – Iowa City, IA

2.5 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

Arica is a visionary leader and trailblazer in the world of sales, leadership and coaching. As the Founder and CEO of AO Coaching & Consulting, Arica has dedicated her career to coaching and helping individuals and organizations unleash their full potential through relationship-building and the art of winning business their way. Arica began her professional career in the medical device industry as an associate sales rep. A year later, she was promoted to a senior sales rep where she built and maintained a two-million-dollar territory. In a highly competitive sales arena, Arica tracked over a 30% increase in sales. As a coach and consultant, she has empowered numerous professionals to unlock their full sales potential, fostering a new generation of high-achievers. Her insights into personalized sales techniques, relationship-building, and seizing opportunities are unparalleled.

PERFORMANCE TRACK For MBI Members wanting to maximize their Member Advantage, check out the member exclusive pricing package on page 43 ---- The Performance Track. Register 4 people from the same company (each can attend two different sessions) for $2,700 and everyone registerd after that (from the same company) can attend any of Tuesday’s sessions at absolutely NO COST!

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RETHINKING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Workforce development has become an overused buzz phrase causing eyes to glaze over and people to tune out when it is brought up. Ironically, it is the top issue industry professionals cite as a roadblock for their businesses. In this session, we will discuss ownership of our workforce challenges, ways to shift our mindset around recruiting, developing our own personal messaging when it comes to the industry, and workshop tangible solutions we can bring back to our teams. Come prepared to participate in discussions and challenge your own way of thinking, as well as have some fun.

Fee: $250 per person

KRISTINA MCMILLAN | Hatch Engineering – Minneapolis, MN KRISTINA MCMILLAN

2.5 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

Kristina is a motivational construction and engineering industry thought leader with over 20 years of experience in team leading, marketing strategy, workforce development, and operations knowhow. She is a strong collaborator with a successful track record of forming powerful relationships, discovering and capitalizing on opportunities, and shining a light on the blue-collar industry.

Kristina speaks and writes about many things, including workforce development, bold leadership, balancing personal and professional roles, marketing for recruitment and employee retention. She is currently the Director of Growth & Engagement for global powerhouse, Hatch Engineering, as well as the Founder of Crew Collaborative, an international nonprofit focused on rethinking workforce development in construction.

THE POWER OF A SOLID PROCUREMENT AND PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS What leads to success, if repeated will eventually lead to failure. That means general contractors should continually evaluate new ways to capture work and evaluate how they can improve their procurement process. In this session, we will review strategies to align company resources with the owner’s goals and requirements. Discussions will include comparison and contrasting of the four main delivery methods for private projects, Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Construction Mangagement at Risk (CMAR), DesignBuild (DB), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). In addition, we will address critical topics such as understanding the owner’s needs through pre-positioning activities, strategies for crafting a clear, concise message that meets the owner’s needs, success stories, and lessons learned associated with alternate delivery methods.

Fee: $250 per person

DAN RONDINELLI

DAN RONDINELLI | Construction Mastery Institute – Englewood, CO 2.5 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

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Dan is a passionate construction leader and educator who is dedicated to sharing and serving others who are interested in advancing their construction careers. He is licensed, certified, and accredited, with over three decades of commercial construction experience. Dan has a deep appreciation for the down-to-earth, dedicated, and hard-working nature of constructors. Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment that comes from working collaboratively towards a shared goal as a cohesive team. “It’s disappointing to think that we are not placing a cubic yard of concrete any faster or safer than when I entered the business in the 80’s. My goal is to connect next generation constructors with world class subject matter experts and industry best practices so we can move the needle towards safer and more productive jobsites.”

THE FATAL 10: SUICIDE RISKS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES

DR. OLIVIA JOHNSON

Suicide is a reality for many occupational groups. Those in the construction trades have suicide rates four times higher than the general population (CDC, 2022). The Fatal 10 addresses factors that contribute to a death by suicide and will address specifically those factors in the construction and related trades. Issues include occupational items (e.g., pain, addiction, substance use, physical health) and issues that occur off duty (communication issues, financial problems, etc.). This session will address this issue from the “health model of wellness”, which means this is about being proactive rather than reactive. Suicide is preventable and this training will provide attendees with the power to inoculate against the Fatal 10. By addressing potential problems before they take hold, we can keep such issues from wreaking havoc in one’s life and career. Reducing risk saves lives, families, and careers.

Fee: $250 per person

DR. OLIVIA JOHNSON | Blue Wall Institute – Belleville, IL 2.5 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

Dr. Johnson holds a Master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Missouri, St. Louis and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Management from the University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies. Dr. Johnson works as a consultant, trainer, and Director of Training and Development for Responder Health and is the founder of the Blue Wall Institute where she provides consulting, needs assessment, and training to organizations and agencies in need.

Dr. Johnson is a veteran of the United States Air Force, a former police officer, and suicidology researcher. She developed the only database in the world that looks at over 120 datapoints using autopsy and toxicology reports, police reports, social media, etc. when addressing the issue of suicide among frontline workers and can be correlated to additional occupational groups such as construction and trade workers, veterinarians, emergency department personnel, etc.

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MASTERS AW

LUNCHEON Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:45 - 1:45 PM

Fee: $45 per person You are invited to celebrate industry excellence at the Masters Award Luncheon.

Enjoy lunch and a motivational and engaging keynote presentation by author and organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The highlight of this event is the recognition of the 2024 Masters Awards that recognize the exceptional efforts of construction teams in executing the process of completing a project and is awarded in three categories.

This event sells out quickly, so register early to secure your tickets!

SPONSORED BY

Keynote The Science of Impossible Goals In this transformational keynote, Dr. Hardy will break down the science behind achieving goals that you currently feel are impossible. No matter what your current position is, it is more beneficial for yourself and the whole organization to aim for goals that are bigger than you’re currently going for because of how it will change the decisions you have to make in order to achieve those goals. Dr. Hardy will share with you 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.

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DR. Benjamin Hardy LLC Hardy Benjamin Windermere, FL Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and author of Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Isn’t Permanent. 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. Dr. Hardy’s books have sold nearly 1 million copies. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and featured in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, on CNBC, among many others.

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TUESDAY 2:00 - 4:00 PM

FEBRUARY 2024

THOUGHTFULLY FIT TEAMS: CREATE A WINNING CULTURE Are you brave enough to do whatever it takes to transform the dynamics of your team? In a competitive world, the highest performing teams don’t leave their success to chance. They build an environment that encourages real conversations, leverages differences, and embraces healthy conflict. And they know consistent training and effort are required to build these skills and mindsets, just like winning sports teams practice the fundamentals for peak performance on game day. This session features a no-holdsbarred exploration of what it takes to create a winning culture for your team, from tackling tough issues head-on to fostering trust and camaraderie, we will unveil the secrets. Attendees will walk away with three game-changing questions you can use immediately that will propel your team forward. Don’t settle for mediocrity when greatness awaits.

Fee: $250 per person

DARCY LUOMA

DARCY LUOMA, CPCC, CSP, MCC, BCC, ORSCC, MSOD | Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting – Madison, WI 2 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

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Darcy is the CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, a company that specializes in creating highperforming people and teams. She is a sought-after coach and consultant who has worked in fortyeight industries with more than five hundred organizations, impacting tens of thousands of leaders and employees over the last twenty years. Before Darcy started her business in 2013, she served as director of Senator Kohl’s office for twelve years, did national advance work for the White House, worked for two presidential campaigns, and served as a trusted senior advisor to a governor. Darcy is one of America’s most highly qualified coaches, with credentials including the prestigious Master Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation. She designed the rigorous Certified Professional Coach program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has served variously as the program’s lead instructor and Director of Training and Quality Assurance since its inception in 2012. She received the esteemed Certified Speaking Professional® award from the National Speakers Association and has spoken at more than 500 events in front of audiences ranging from five to five thousand.

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BIG DATA MBA: THINKING LIKE A DATA SCIENTIST WORKSHOP

Experience a hands-on value-focused collaborative methodology that blends data science, design thinking, and economic concepts to improve the organization’s effectiveness at leveraging data and analytics to deliver 2 meaningful, relevant, responsible, and ethical business and operational LEADERSHIP outcomes. This hands-on workshop will thoroughly assess a targeted CREDITS business initiative or opportunity, including objectives, desired outcomes, benefits, impediments, execution risks, potential unintended consequences, and KPIs/ metrics against which to measure initiative success; identify internal and external stakeholders and understand their desired outcomes, key decisions, and KPSs/ metrics against which they will measure decision and outcome effectiveness; group stakeholder decisions and KPIs/metrics into business or operational use cases BILL SCHMARZO that deliver the specified desired outcomes, drive cross-stakeholder alignment and consensus on prioritizing use cases and creating an actionable, ROI-driven use case roadmap, and create a culture of empowered “Citizens of Data Science” based on a framework of AI and data literacy.

Fee: $250 per person

BILL SCHMARZO | Dean of Big Data – Des Moines, IA Bill’s bio can be found on page. 26

HOW TO WIN THE INTERVIEW Congratulations, your firm is short-listed… BUT how do you help your team build a winning presentation that stands out from the rest? We’ve all heard a client say, “we felt more comfortable with the winning team”. During this seminar, you will learn firsthand what clients look for and want to hear from your firm during an interview and how to achieve that “comfort” level. Whether you are the one giving the presentation or behind the scenes coaching those that present, this interactive session will give you tips on how to format and deliver your presentations, so your team builds a stronger connection with the audience and ultimately, wins more work.

Fee: $250 per person

DENA WYATT

DENA WYATT | Marketing Evolutions, Inc. – Denver, CO

2 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

Dena is the go-to resource when it comes to helping individuals and teams refine their presentations and win more work. Dena helps teams create a greater connection with the selection committee and sets teams apart from the competitors. A former Dale Carnegie instructor and trainer and founder of Marketing Evolutions, Dena brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction industries. She authored the award-winning book, BE…The Winning Presentation- an essential handbook to master the shortlist interview. And maintains a win-rate of over 78%. In addition to having endless enthusiasm for helping clients successfully pursue projects and improve their public speaking and interviewing skills, Dena participates in charity bike rides and makes active industry connections in the Better Networking Through Skiing (BNTS) group she co-founded.

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CFO BEST PRACTICES CFOs play a key role on the executive management team and should be responsible for more than just “running the numbers”. What best practices can CEOs put in place to drive a higher ROI from Construction Financial Managers?

Clearly identifying opportunities in your business that the CFO can make an impact requires defined expectations and measurable results. In this session, we will explore what CEO’s expect from best in class CFO’s, the difference between a CFO and Controller, the true value of a CFO, and their crucial functions that may be missing.

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Fee: $250 per person

DAVID MORTON

DAVID MORTON | Maxim Consulting Group – Englewood, CO

2 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

David Morton is a Director at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation of process improvement with our clients. David works with construction related firms of all sizes to identify and solve complex business, leadership and operational challenges. His areas of expertise include: organizational assessments, business planning, leadership development, executive coaching, productivity improvement, training programs, entrepreneurial ventures and business development. David’s broad range of experience across the construction, low voltage and green-tech industries provides a unique perspective into the strategic and tactical challenges that construction companies face and the breadth and depth of experience to deliver tailored solutions to drive sustained growth and profitability. David earned his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business and his BA in Economics at the University of California, San Diego.

STRATEGIES FOR GETTING MORE WORK Everyone needs one more good project and, in this session, we will discuss strategies for 2 getting more work. Discussions will include understanding project delivery methods; how to LEADERSHIP effectively approach preconstruction services and how it differs from hard bid estimating; CREDITS demystifying sales tax so you can stop losing projects by 2%; how to effectively utilize operations staff for estimating surges; the importance of maintaining human contact with trade partners during bidding and pricing activities; and much more.

Fee: $250 per person

DAN RONDINELLI | Construction Mastery Institute – Englewood, CO DAN RONDINELLI

Dan’s bio can be found on page 13.

For questions regarding sessions or session topics, please contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4386.

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DEEP DIVE INTO ACHIEVING IMPOSSIBLE GOALS Dr. Benjamin Hardy has worked directly with hundreds of individuals and companies on achieving impossible goals. Once you are clear on 2 the science of impossible goals, the next step is to act. In this engaging LEADERSHIP CREDITS session, Dr. Hardy will dive deeper into the case studies of others who have achieved impossible goals to show you how possible it really is. We will walk you through transformational prompts that will help you get crystal clear and honest with yourself about what needs to change in your life and business. You will walk away from this session with a gameplay to achieve the dream life you want for your future self.

Fee: $250 per person

DR. BENJAMIN HARDY

DR. BENJAMIN HARDY | Benjamin Hardy LLC – Windermere, FL Dr. Hardy’s bio can be found on page16.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP Operation Excellence in Commercial Construction In this highly interactive and engaging Boot Camp, 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 combination of time tested and proven project management methods mixed with a look into the future, this Boot Camp is a “don’t miss it” event for anyone looking to elevate themselves in their PM role and the teams they lead.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP TWO DAY SCHEDULE Tuesday, February 27, 2024

FEBRUARY WHY PROJECTS GO WRONG | 9:00 - 11:30 AM Projects on average go over budget by 65%. They go over schedule 74% of the time at an average of over 50 days. Why? What is making this happen?

And how can we prevent it? In the kick-off session of the PM Bootcamp, we will explore the most common flaws in commercial construction projects, how to avoid them, explore their root causes, and provide high level strategies that can be implemented immediately. *Class will break for the Masters Award Luncheon | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

THE INTEGRATED PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM™ |

2:00 - 4:00 PM

To run remarkable projects, we must use the right systems. With the Integrated Production Control System, we have taken the most needed lean principles and patterned them into a project delivery system that you can use to deliver better results.

Day 1 - Learning Objectives Recognize, avoid, and correct a project in trouble Understand the Integrated Production Control System and how to build operation excellence Discover steps necessary for successful implementation of valuable lean tools Learn to create a project delivery culture built for constant success

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7:30 – 8:45 AM Build Iowa Breakfast & Business Meeting 9:00 – 11:30 AM Why Projects Go Wrong 11:45 AM– 1:45 PM Masters Award Luncheon 2:00 – 4:00 PM The Integrated Production Control System ™ 4:00 – 6:30 PM Industry Reception

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:30 – 8:45 AM Technology & Innovation Breakfast 9:00 – 11:45 AM Takt Planning & The Takt Production System ® 12:00 – 1:30 PM Safety Awards Luncheon 1:45 – 4:45 PM Last Planner® & Scrum

FEBRUARY TAKT PLANNING & THE TAKT PRODUCTION SYSTEM ® | 9:00 - 11:45 AM How do you turn your project into a production system? Can we schedule projects in a way that will enable an on-time finish? Is there a way to avoid the dumpster fire? There is! It is called Takt planning. It will become the main scheduling system in construction in the next 3 years and you get to learn it now. *Class will break for the Safety Awards Luncheon | 12:00 -1:30 PM

LAST PLANNER ® & SCRUM| 1:45 - 4:45 PM We have all heard about Last Planner®. How can you use it on your project in your role? In this segment we are going to take LPS® all the way to the point of implementation with you. We will also show you how you can use the Scrum system to accomplish tasks in half the time.

Day 2 - Learning Objectives Explore critical lean concepts and the role each play Discover how these concepts work together to shape a project Learn the latest solid lean construction scheduling techniques and tools Take a peek into the future of construction scheduling

MBD CREDITS 7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CREDITS

3 LEADERSHIP CREDITS

JASON SCHROEDER Elevate Construction - Phoenix, AZ Jason Schroeder is a former Field Operations and Project Director. He has worked as a construction leader for 22 years through positions that range from field engineer, to project superintendent, general superintendent and field operations director. He is the Owner and Lead Consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction from coast to coast by providing insights, solutions, and training that create respect in the field, through trained leaders, which ultimately preserves and protects families in construction. He is the creator of the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, which are immersive courses that train field leadership.

Anyone who has a role in project management facets of commercial construction projects including: • Assistant Project Managers • Project Managers • Sr. Project Managers • Directors of Operations

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CONSTRUCTIO INDUSTRY RECEPTION Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:00 - 6:30 PM

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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Meet with industry colleagues and peers Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks Prize drawings to be held on stage at the conclusion of the reception

Register in advance to skip the lines and have a name badge waiting for you when you arrive!

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Technology

Innovation Breakfast Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:30 - 8:45 AM

Fee: $45 per person The Technology & Innovation Breakfast is an excellent opportunity to join co-workers and industry colleagues for breakfast and networking ahead of a busy day of educational breakout sessions. Highlighting this event is the recognition of the attendees who are enrolled in the Master Builder Designation program who have reached the pinnacle by earning the Master Builder Achievement Award. In addition, we will announce and recognize the graduates of the 2023-24 MB EYE on the Future program.

Keynote MASTERING THE ECONOMICS OF DATA AND ANALYTICS Data is widely considered the most valuable asset in the world; that data is no longer just the exhaust of the business, but more and more is becoming the business. If data is the new oil in driving the economic growth of the 21st century, then learn how to become more effective at leveraging data and analytics to derive and drive new sources of business and operational value? These opportunities include becoming value-driven, not data-driven, exploiting the economics of data, creating a value-thru-data culture, and AI & data literacy to empowering citizens of data science.

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Dean of Big Data Des Moines, IA

Bill Schmarzo Bill is the Head of Customer Data Innovation for Dell Technologies Office of the CTO. Bill is responsible for guiding Dell’s Data Management product strategy to help customers unleash the value of their data. Previously, Bill served as the Chief Innovation Officer at Hitachi Vantara, where he was selected for Hitachi Limited’s 2020 Solution Innovation Award for his ground-breaking work in data science and Automated Machine Learning. Bill is the author of Big Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business and Big Data MBA: Driving Business Strategies with Data Science and his most recent book The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation. He is a University of San Francisco School of Management (SOM) Executive Fellow, Honorary Professor at the School of Business and Economics at the National University of IrelandGalway, and Coe College Research Fellow.

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WEDNESDAY AM SESSIONS 9:00 - 10:00 AM

FEBRUARY 2024

Lead and Asbestos Awareness: What You Should Know & What You Are Required to Do | 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Recognizing the presence, or potential presence, of these health hazards and knowing what to do about it can help minimize risk and exposure to you, your employees, and families. During this session we will discuss the proper procedures for working under conditions where lead and/or asbestos is present. Topics include 1 ECOLOGICAL regulations regarding lead and asbestos containing material, appropriate personal protective equipment, air CREDIT monitoring, and legal requirements.

Fee: $100 per person Presenter: Jamie Papian | Iowa Lead & Asbestos Safety - Urbandale, IA

What Goes Up... Umm, Please Don’t Collapse | 9:00 - 10:00 AM In this session, we will cover the do’s and don’ts of scaffold safety. We will discuss OSHA Regulations and best practice procedures for setting up and using the most common types of scaffold. When we are done, you should be able to recognize issues and help to correct them so everyone can go home safely at the end of the shift.

Presenter: Kurt Fiddelke | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Waterloo, IA

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Fee: $100 per person

Ready, Set, Action | 9:00 - 10:00 AM Plan for your worst day. In short, that is what an emergency action plan is. Sometimes we say plan for the worst and hope for the best. If mother nature has taught us anything in the Midwest, it’s that when we think we have it all figured out, we see a side we haven’t seen in a lifetime - the 2020 Derecho for example. We are certain that 1 SAFETY nearly three years later, everyone has updated their plans to include Derecho response. If you haven’t, you will CREDIT be doing so soon. In this session, we will discuss the regulatory requirements, best practices, and common safe operation tips to assist in creating or reviewing your emergency action plans. We will also explore requirements, best practices, and operational tips for a secured site while preventing break-ins and theft from an unattended job site.

Presenter: Brandon Black | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

Fee: $100 per person

Respirators - Clean Air Matters | 9:00 - 10:00 AM Respirators are your lung’s last line of defense from the toxins in the air you breathe. From the tiny particles of silica and asbestos to the invisible fumes and vapors, your lungs need protection. This session will cover the different types of respirators and their specific applications. We will talk about the N95 single use respirator to 1 ECOLOGICAL CREDIT the SCBA worn by rescue crews. We will talk about the responsibilities of the employer and employee regarding respiratory protection. We will also cover the required medical exams, fit testing and record keeping necessary for respirator use. And the final requirement for respirator use, a written Respiratory Protection Program.

Presenter: Kim Hodne | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

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Fee: $100 per person

Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation | 9:00 - 10:00 AM This session is intended to provide an overview of the the hearing conservation program, identify the elements of the program (monitoring, testing, protective equipment, employee training and record keeping). Session topics include OSHA Construction Noise Standard, noise-induced hearing loss, noise exposure control, hearing protection, employee training requirements conducting sound level surveys and record keeping.

Presenter: Hida Krveshi | Iowa Division of Labor - Des Moines, IA

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Fee: $100 per person

Site Security in 2024: What You Need to Know | 9:00 - 10:00 AM The strategies for determining your site security plan have to be dynamic in the fast-paced, ever-changing construction sites of today. This course is designed to discuss and revisit basic themes and ideas for each site, 1 SAFETY CREDIT including emergency action plans, anti-theft efforts from equipment manufacturers, as well as security best practices. Additionally, this session will explore the new challenges in the workplace after the pandemic, which includes the emerging issue of workplace violence. We will discuss programs for organizations and the need for them, as well as de-escalation training and your individual company’s policy for reporting and follow-up. Today, political and social agendas are eliciting demonstrations and actions from groups in large numbers. Now, it is more crucial than ever that a company’s response to these events should be discussed beforehand. Each of the above listed challenges will be explored from the point of view of an insurance company, law enforcement and the business owner(s).

Presenter: Luke Longman | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

Fee: $100 per person

The Lone Worker | 9:00 - 10:00 AM This session will cover various essential topics including developing a lone worker safety program to include hazard assessment, personal safety measures, communication methods, and emergency response. The session 1 SAFETY includes hazard identification and preventative measures in various lone worker scenarios. Participants CREDIT will gain an understanding of legal and organizational obligations related to lone worker safety to use in developing policies and training. In addition, we will explore the importance of building situational awareness in lone workers and the organization’s responsibility to assess the hazards and provide employees with tools and training to work safely as a lone worker. Options for response to emergencies including medical emergencies, work-injury, natural disasters, weather, and community disturbances will be presented. Participants in leadership positions should be able to outline and develop an organizational policy and training program as a result of attending. Frontline lone workers will gain an awareness of the hazards and perspective on assessing their environment for hazards as a lone worker.

Presenter: Christi Wickre | MidAmerican - West Des Moines, IA

Fee: $100 per person

Predictive Analytics - Moving Beyond the OSHA Rates | 9:00 - 10:00 AM Is it possible to predict and prevent loss based on your current and past company performance and conditions? The experts in Vegas know the importance probability and odds play in their success. We can use what they have learned to our advantage. It’s no secret that quality, safety, efficiency, and production are the 1 SAFETY CREDIT heartbeat of today’s construction company, but no longer should we be discussing siloed safety performance based on safety metrics that include OSHA rates and EMR (Experience Modification Rate). It’s time to look at operational conditions and performance. This session will help attendees identify the most impactful risk predictors and leading indicators. We will discuss the operational programs and processes that can help define your future strategy in preventing loss.

Presenter: Josh Jacobsen | Holmes Murphy Associates, LLC - Waukee, IA

Fee: $100 per person

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WEDNESDAY AM SESSIONS 10:45 - 11:45 AM

FEBRUARY 2024

Crystalline Silica and Improving Worker Protection | 10:45 - 11:45 AM About 2.3 million people in the U.S. are exposed to respirable crystalline silica at work, putting them at an increased risk of developing silica-related diseases like silicosis, COPD and kidney disease. As of June 2017, 1 ECOLOGICAL CREDIT OSHA’s silica standard for construction requires employers to take steps to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. During this session we will discuss what the standard requires, the health risks of working with silica, work practice controls, exposure assessments, respirator use, medical surveillance, written exposure control plans, and the competent person.

Fee: $100 per person Presenter: Jamie Papian | Iowa Lead & Asbestos Safety - Urbandale, IA

Snag It, Twist It, Grab It - Proper Rigging Basics | 10:45 - 11:45 AM Rigging gear is one of the most widely used pieces of equipment on a construction project, and often the most abused. Rigging is used by all trades for lifting, from air handlers to steel beams and joists to roofing materials.

Without rigging our jobs would be much more difficult and hazardous. That is why a rigid inspection protocol is so important. As professionals we need to have a good understanding of the gear’s limits and with regular inspection when the gear needs pulled out of service. This session will cover the different types of rigging gear most commonly used and the inspection process for them.

Fee: $100 per person

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Presenter: Kurt Fiddelke | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Waterloo, IA

Beyond the Boom - Mobile Equipment Safety | 10:45 - 11:45 AM On any given day, there can be several different pieces of equipment on an active job site with each one having its own hazards and unique regulatory requirements. Some of these requirements can get fuzzy for individuals 1 SAFETY who are not familiar with the respective standard or do not have the expertise. This session is going to drill deeper CREDIT into the different pieces of equipment, the common hazards, frequent citations, and regulations associated with each unique piece of equipment. We will explore the different regulatory requirements for that operating equipment, inspect, and supervise operations. Best practices will also be shared from the presenter’s decades of experience in the field and safety.

Fee: $100 per person Presenter: Brandon Black | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

OSHA Inspections: Compliance and Safety Assurance | 10:45 - 11:45 AM In this session, we will review the various types of inspections, and the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees during inspections. Learn to identify common workplace hazards, how to correct 1 SAFETY them, and the steps to take in the event of violations. Our experienced presenter will guide you through realCREDIT world case studies and practical examples, providing you with the tools to mitigate risks and create a safer workplace. Whether you are a business owner, safety manager, or an employee, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of OSHA inspections, promoting safety, and ensuring compliance with workplace regulations. Join us today and take the first step towards a safer, OSHA-compliant workplace.

Fee: $100 per person Presenter: Kim Hodne | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

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Maximize the Value of Your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) | 10:45 - 11:45 AM Supporting your employees’ mental health is more important today than ever. Offering your employees easy 1 LEADERHIP access to confidential services through an EAP is a great way to support their overall health. This session will CREDIT 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 and help participants identify strategies to access and promote the benefit to their workforce. In addition, will cover core EAP services and best practices for addressing stigma associated with using the EAP. We will provide promotional ideas, an overview of management consultation, and the management referral process for leaders, crisis response, and the value of access to phone support 24/7/365. Finally, we will explore the importance of work-life services in an EAP program and maximizing this service entry point.

Fee: $100 per person

Presenters: Tammy Hoyman, Renee Neppl & Mary McCarthy | Employee & Family Resources Des Moines, IA

If You Fall, You May Lose It All | 10:45 - 11:45 AM Fall protection is the duty of all employers with employees working at heights. Not only are you required to properly train employees, you are also required to properly train supervisors of those individuals. Every year, SAFETY fall protection is an OSHA top-ten most-cited violation. Most of the time, equipment fails due to a lack of proper 1CREDIT maintenance or inspection. In 2020, 645 people died on the job because of falls to lower surfaces, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In this session we will discuss the techniques for performing a pre-use inspection, how to identify an adequate anchorage point, and also best practices for mitigating exposure to an undesirable outcome.

Presenter: Chris Pankow | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Williamsburg, IA

Fee: $100 per person

The Billion Pill Pledge: Iowa’s Initiative to Prevent Opioid Addiction and Drive Quality Surgical Outcomes | 10:45 - 11:45 AM The Billion Pill Pledge program (powered by Goldfinch Health) started in Iowa with efforts to remove or avoid 1 ETHICS CREDIT over one billion opioid pills from medicine cabinets in the United States. The program is a true first dose opioid prevention program designed to support community hospitals in enhancing surgical care to best in class protocols and educating on alternate pain management approaches called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Implementation of such practices have been shown to improve patient outcomes, shorten recovery by over a month, save healthcare costs, and dramatically reduce the need for opioid pain medications after an operation.

Fee: $100 per person

Presenter: John Greenwood | Goldfinch Health - Iowa City, IA

How Could That Happen? Predicting the Future | 10:45 - 11:45 AM In this session we will share from research, experience, and expertise what tools, techniques and technology have proven to be value added benefits for this organization. Aaron will share best practices and lessons 1 SAFETY CREDIT learned for the many different programs they have implemented. Aaron will discuss what results they have experienced from the many leading indicators they track, record, and report. These leading indicators have proven to be extremely beneficial as they have shifted their culture to the mindset of “Lead with Safety”.

Presenter: Aaron Anderson | The Weitz Company - La Vista, NE

Fee: $100 per person

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SAFETY AWAR LUNCHEON Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1:30 PM Fee: $45 per person

Attend the Safety Awards Luncheon with colleagues and peers to celebrate safety excellence in the construction industry. Special guest, Larry Johnson, Director of Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIAL) will present the Annual Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award to a general contractor and specialty contractor as well as the Safety MVP Award and WORKSAFE Project of the Year Award. Attendees of the luncheon will also be treated to a special and powerful keynote presentation by former Air Force pilot and leadership expert Jeff “Odie” Espenship.

Keynote IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

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Maintaining a high level of performance means paying attention to the little things. Jeff “Odie” Espenship, founder of Target Leadership, personally knows the impact when leadership fails to execute safety fundamentals. By sharing his lessons learned as a United States Air Force fighter pilot, an air show performer, and an international airline pilot, his message in human behaviors has become one of the most sought after by companies worldwide. Odie gives an interactive, entertaining, yet powerful message on getting back to basics in life and leadership. It’s the little things that can take an organization from the cellar to stellar. Odie discusses setting high expectations, speaking up, listening to what is NOT being said, overcoming complacency (the silent killer), never assuming, and communicating to understanding, to achieve new heights in life and leadership.

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JEFF "ODIE" ESPENSHIP

Target Leadership Durham, NC

Jeff “Odie” Espenship is an international airline pilot, professional speaker, founder of Target Leadership, author, and USAF fighter pilot.

Odie graduated from the University of Georgia, where he received a full academic scholarship from their Air Force ROTC program. Due to his demonstrated officership and leadership skills, Jeff received top ROTC graduate honors and was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force. He earned his “silver wings” at Vance AF, Enid, OK where he won the coveted “Commanders Trophy” as the overall top graduate of his entire pilot training class. Jeff became a USAF fighter pilot flying the venerable A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as the “Warthog.” He was stationed with the 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska.

While there, he qualified as one of the youngest 4-ship flight leaders in the entire squadron. He served as an instructor and was also combat search and rescue qualified. He won numerous Top Gun awards for air-to-ground bombing and gunnery. Odie was selected to attend The Air Force’s formal leadership training college for young officers, Squadron Officers School. Odie graduated in the top 7% of the entire school of over 400 officers.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2024

PM SESSIONS

All PM Session Fees Include

The Safety Awards Luncheon (12:00 - 1:30 PM)

Getting Shocked for Electrical Safety | 1:45 - 3:15 PM While improvements continue to be made, electrical hazards continue to cause life-altering and sometimes fatal injuries in the workplace. This seminar will explore how we can continue to better educate owners, customers, supervisors, and employees at all levels about the risks involved while working with and around electricity and 1.5 SAFETY what factors contribute to the worst occurrences. We will also discuss how to fight against complacency and the CREDITS pressures of task demands in a service-based industry to get the job done while sending everyone home safely.

In this session, we will also take a deep dive into arc flash safety.

Fee: $200 per person Presenter: Jeremy Baysinger | Tri-City Electric, Co. - Des Moines, IA

Job Culture vs. Company Culture: The Way It Is Done vs. The Way It Should Be Done | 1:45 - 2:45 PM

In this interactive session, Jeff “Odie” Espenship uses two military aviation accidents as a backdrop to openly 1 SAFETY discuss how leadership failed to monitor job culture in the workplace. When job culture and company culture CREDIT (the way it is done vs. the way it should be done) become divergent, the silent killer of human performance and operational excellence slowly creeps in and becomes the norm. Odie will interactively explore with the audience parallels and similarities of how divergent cultures in military aviation and civilian organizations left unabated and unattended can contribute to accidents and loss of life.

Fee: $200 per person Presenter: Jeff “Odie” Espenship | Target Leadership - Durham, NC

Blazing the Way for Fire Protection and Safety | 1:45 - 3:45 PM This interactive and life-saving session will feature two different perspectives in the area of fire protection and prevention. One perspective is from the safety side of the commercial construction space and will address the 2 SAFETY CREDITS OSHA standards as well as overall job site safety. The other perspective will come from the fire services side of the equation, where high-level strategies and best practices will be discussed. This is an excellent opportunity to get multiple perspectives on the many topics, concerns, and issues surrounding fire safety, protection, and prevention that exist on a commercial construction job site.

Fee: $200 per person Presenters: Brandon Black | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA Chris Pankow | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Williamsburg, IA

You, Me, and DOT Compliance 3.0 | 1:45 - 3:45 PM In this session, we will review and discuss common DOT compliance measures, requirement of FMCSA regulation, and common safety compliance issues every business encounters. In addition, Kurt will address and guide attendees into gaining confidence in basic understanding of the FMCSA requirements for fleet vehicles, CMV drivers both CDL & Non-CDL Drivers along with basic record keeping and DQF files.

Presenter: Kurt Miene | Stockton Towing - Lawton, IA

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Fee: $200 per person

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Did You See That? Hazard Recognition: The Winning Ticket For Success | 1:45 - 3:45 PM In this session, we will not only review how to fill out the new MBI industry best practice JHA ( Job Hazard Analysis), we will take a deep dive into why. The new JHA form was created by the industry’s leading experts 2 LEADERHIP from the MBI Safety Education Committee, with the purpose to stream-line the industry. Throughout the session, CREDITS participants will assess several different tasks to identify, mitigate and communicate the hazards. The presenter will facilitate participants to go beyond the form and create a culture of communication in the pursuit of safety excellence.

Fee: $200 per person Presenter: Joe Melton | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

Safety Mentor Program: Fostering a Culture of Workplace Safety | 1:45 - 3:45 PM In this session, we will delve into the principles and practices that underpin this program, equipping you with 2 LEADERHIP CREDITS the knowledge and skills to lead the charge in creating a safer and more secure work environment. Our Safety Mentor Program is a structured approach to mentorship that connects experienced safety professionals with newcomers or employees looking to enhance their safety awareness in the commercial construction industry. In addition, we will explore the key components of the program, including mentor-mentee dynamics, communication strategies and the development of safety action plans. You’ll gain insights into how this program strengthens safety leadership, enhances compliance with regulatory standards and fosters a sense of collective responsibility for well-being. We will share success stories and best practices from organizations that have implemented the Safety Mentor Program to highlight its tangible impact on accident reduction and incident prevention.

Fee: $200 per person Presenter: Kim Hodne | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

Technical and Tactical Civilian Trauma Response | 1:45 - 4:45 PM This session is an immersive hands-on experience with the most common life-threatening injuries in the workplace.

Students will perform skills such as tourniquet application, wound packing, and chest seals on mannequins with realistic fluid loss.

Fee: $225 per person

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Presenter: Josh Bennett | Iowa American Rescue - Gilbert, IA

Don’t Get Buried Alive | 1:45 - 4:45 PM Trenches represent a number of hazards, including collection of liquid or vapor, entry of objects such as pipes or boulders stored at the perimeter, limits to pathways for mobile equipment and cave-in during work. Recognition 3 SAFETY of the hazards and elements of work practices needed for safe routine work or to prepare for an emergency will CREDITS contribute to reduced risk of injury. In this session, we will discuss the risks of excavation and trench collapses.

By discussing measures that protect workers, using accepted practices and government regulations, we will be able to identify elements of standard operating procedures that will guide us in using safe work practices and responding to emergencies.

Fee: $225 per person Presenter: Jerry Eslick | Professional Rescue Innovations - Adel, IA

PICK

Three for

$300

Two Ways to Register for Wednesday: Choose your activity and pay as you go or do the Pick 3 Package.

Pick 3 for $300 Package : Pricing includes 3 sessions of your choice and includes the Safety Awards Luncheon (Make sure selections aren’t running at the same time.)

This Option is Available to ALL REGISTRANTS

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PRESEN Aaron Anderson | The Weitz Company - La Vista, NE Aaron has been in safety leadership for over 20 years, including over 17 years with The Weitz Company. He has worked his way up to Vice President of Safety and has been critical in improving company-wide safety performance and culture. He’s spearheaded important initiatives such as “Lead with Safety,” developed company-wide safety and quality manuals, and launched processes such as Behavior Based Safety (BBS), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and MakuSafe.

AARON ANDERSON

JEREMY BAYSINGER

JOSH BENNETT

BRANDON BLACK

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Jeremy Baysinger, CHST | Tri-City Electric, Co. - Des Moines, IA Jeremy has worked in all phases of the electrical industry for over 25 years. His background includes project management, execution strategies, value engineering, staffing, planning, training, development, estimating, safety management and overseeing construction activities. He has several years of experience teaching electrical safety, NFPA70E, NEC, and First Aid/CPR classes. As the Central Iowa Safety Manager, Jeremy enjoys sharing his knowledge of the electrical industry and passion for safety with all employees he encounters on the jobsites. He works hard to build lasting relationships, facilitate programs that deliver results, and ensure team members believe and understand the objective to go home safely to their family each day.y.

Josh Bennett | Iowa American Rescue - Gilbert, IA Josh has been in emergency services for 15 years where he has worked as a firefighter and paramedic in career, volunteer, urban, rural, private fire, and EMS departments in Nebraska and Iowa. He has served as a career training officer, and has been the EMS service director for a career and volunteer fire department. His experience ranges from firefighting and EMS to hospital-based critical care transport, and even dive rescue. He is the owner of Iowa American Rescue, a premier provider of emergency response training in Iowa.

Brandon Black | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA Brandon began his career as a card-carrying member of the Carpenter’s Local Union #106 and worked his way through the ranks of several Iowa specialty interior contractors. Brandon was previously employed with an ENR Top Specialty Contractor where he worked on the site of Microsoft’s large Data Center project in Des Moines. This opportunity allowed him to look at construction project safety from a different perspective, all the while providing him knowledge growth of “whole-project” safety.

Brandon now helps to provide a well-rounded safety-mentality to job sites and provides the CSSI team with a “field perspective” while delivering a wide array of services related to inspections, site visits and employee education. In addition to being a certified American Red Cross Instructor for First Aid/CPR/ AED, Brandon has earned certificates from the National Safety Council that include Specialist in Safety & Health and Advanced Safety.

NTERS Jerry Eslick | Professional Rescue Innovations - Adel, IA Jerry is a thirty-eight-year veteran in the fire service and recently retired from the West Des Moines Fire Department as the Deputy Chief of Training. He is currently a Field Staff Instructor for the Fire Service Training Bureau and owner/instructor for Professional Rescue Innovations.

Jerry began his career in the Air Force as an ARFF firefighter. After 4 years of active duty, he joined the Des Moines Fire Department and within eight years was in charge of the training department. He left the Des Moines Fire Department for the opportunity to be the Chief of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Another career change came with the new position on the West Des Moines Fire Department where he retired after 17 years of service. He retired after twenty-one years of service from the Air National Guard in Des Moines. In 2008, Jerry received the Iowa Society of Fire Service Instructor’s “Instructor of the Year Award”. As a result of developing, Professional Rescue Innovations, Jerry has been teaching fire/rescue related programs to fire departments in the Midwest as well as safety programs focused on industry needs for the past 24 years. He has brought these experiences and techniques to the training ground throughout the State of Iowa and surrounding states.

Jeff “Odie” Espenship | Target Leadership - Durham, NC Jeff “Odie” Espenship is an international airline pilot, professional speaker, founder of Target Leadership, author, and USAF fighter pilot. Odie graduated from the University of Georgia, where he received a full academic scholarship from their Air Force ROTC program. Due to his demonstrated officership and leadership skills, Jeff received top ROTC graduate honors and was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force. He earned his “silver wings” at Vance AF, Enid, OK where he won the coveted “Commanders Trophy” as the overall top graduate of his entire pilot training class.

JERRY ESLICK

JEFF “ODIE” ESPENSHIP

Jeff became a USAF fighter pilot flying the venerable A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as the “Warthog.” He was stationed with the 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska. While there, he qualified as one of the youngest 4-ship flight leaders in the entire squadron. He served as an instructor and was also combat search and rescue qualified. He won numerous Top Gun awards for air-to-ground bombing and gunnery. Odie was selected to attend The Air Force’s formal leadership training college for young officers, Squadron Officers School. Odie graduated in the top 7% of the entire school of over 400 officers.

He began his career with Delta Air Lines in 1992. He qualified on The Boeing 727, 757, 767, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. He also was a line-oriented flight engineer instructor on the Boeing 727.

Amid his tenure as an airline pilot, Odie also flew a 1943 T-6 “Texan” on the airshow circuit. A tragic accident took the life of his brother, as well as the life of the pilot. This significant event in Odie’s life ignited the spark that helped create what Target Leadership is today.

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PRESEN KURT FIDDELKE

JOHN GREENWOOD

KIM HODNE

TAMMY HOYMAN

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Kurt Fiddelke | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Waterloo, IA Kurt began his career as a concrete laborer, working his way up to a concrete pump truck operator where he held his Operating Engineers Local 234 Union card for 14 years. After the 2009 construction slowdown, Kurt transitioned into the retail agronomy and grain handling industry in Central Iowa. During this 12-year experience, he worked his way up from an agronomy applicator to a Site Location Manager. During this transition, he was a charter committee member for the company’s Behavior-Based Safety creation team and stayed on the committee for 10 years. This opportunity provided Kurt the foundation to grow as a safety coach and company leader while advancing into a manager role.

John Greenwood | Goldfinch Health - Iowa City, IA John’s extensive background in advanced surgical procedures prompted him to make his vision of improved standards of care available to everyone. This led to him joining Brand Newland in founding Goldfinch Health, where he’s able to ensure patients receive the best possible surgical experiences. John’s background in medical research led him to a career of working with physicians. For over a decade, he worked in operating rooms, training and advising on thousands of advanced procedures with some of the most advanced and respected companies in healthcare. With 15 years of experience with physicians, John brings leadership expertise in pain management, surgical techniques, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, and clinical program implementation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in biology degree from the University of Iowa.

Kim Hodne | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA Kim brings a vast array of safety talents and experience to complement CSSI’s overall approach to effect safety-based behavior and get clients to go beyond compliance. He has worked in heavy equipment industry for more than thirty years, specifically shipbuilding and repair. Kim transitioned from the trades to full time safety in 1997 as a yard safety specialist. His career continued to grow becoming a Washington State OSHA safety compliance officer and on to Safety Director for Alaska’s largest shipyard. His approach is not “Safety First”, but rather “Safety Always”, it’s how we work. From Kim’s perspective, safety needs to be reflex - not an afterthought.

Tammy Hoyman | Employee & Family Resources - Des Moines, IA Tammy is the CEO of Employee & Family Resources (EFR). EFR provides a variety of behavioral health services including an employee assistance program (EAP) serving over 400 companies nationwide. She joined Employee & Family Resources in 1996 as an EAP/SAP Assessment Counselor and has served in a variety of leadership roles since 2001. She was named the organization’s first female CEO in 2009. Tammy holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Iowa and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

NTERS Joshua Jacobsen | Holmes Murphy Associates, LLC - Waukee, IA Joshua is a Senior Loss Control Consultant focused on influence of company culture, behaviorbased science principals, and construction. His dedication to his work has earned him several awards throughout the years, including the Master Builders of Iowa & Iowa OSHA Safety Professional of the Year, Boone Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, the National Safety Council Top 40 Under 40, and most recently the American Society of Safety Professionals Region 5 Safety Professional of the Year. Joshua graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in industrial technology with an emphasis in occupational safety in 2005. He is credentialed as a Certified Safety Professional & Safety Management Specialist with BCSP.

Hida Krveshi | Iowa Division of Labor - Des Moines, IA Hida has been a Senior Industrial Hygienist for Iowa OSHA Consultation and Education since 2018 where she conducts health visits for general industry and construction, assisting employers to comply with OSHA standards. She also conducts employee air and noise sampling to help determine initial exposure/compliance, assists small and mid-size employers establish and improve their written safety programs, provides onsite training, and assists with SHARP program, injury/ illness logs and any general OSHA related question. Hida received her Associate’s degree in Biotechnology from Des Moines Area Community College and her Bachelor of Science in Genetics from Iowa State University.

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Luke Longman | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA

Luke began his career in law enforcement in 2000, and, while in that role conducted training for over ten years in numerous assignments as a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Denver, Colorado. He began his second career 4 years ago in the insurance arena, risk management arena specifically in worker’s compensation and risk management. In 2021, he began work in the State of Iowa for a large agricultural cooperative, which included roles in training, safety, and compliance. He conducted inspections in a multitude of hazardous environments, as well as conducted safety training for all employees. While in this role, he assisted with developing safety committees, as well as several other programs prioritizing behavioral-based safety. Over time he assisted with transforming company culture in the direction of becoming safety oriented. In the future, he continues his professional growth with additional certifications in order to fulfill emerging instructional opportunities. Luke brings a passion to enhance safety at home, work, and community.

LUKE LONGMAN

Mary McCarthy, MPH | Employee & Family Resources - Des Moines, IA Mary is a Workplace Services Business Manager where she oversees the daily operations of the Account Management and Training teams to ensure excellent service supporting EAP customers. Prior to her time at EFR, Mary spent 15 years working in the corporate sector as a health and wellness leader, and over twenty years of entrepreneurial experience as a yoga and meditation instructor, retreat leader, and public speaker.

MARY MCCARTHY

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PRESEN Kurt Miene | Stockton Towing, Lawton, IA

Kurt has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement in the state of Iowa, 22 of which was spent serving as a DOT Vehicle Enforcement Officer. In his role with DOT, Kurt dedicated his career to ensuring safe vehicle operations not only by roadside inspections but also as an outreach trainer.

Kurt has also dedicated over 30 years as a volunteer fire fighter and Certified EMT most recently serving the Lawton, Iowa community.

KURT MIENE

JOE MELTON

Joe Melton | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - West Des Moines, IA Joe has over a decade of experience in safety and organizational reliability supporting organizations in varying sizes and industries primarily through a lead consultant and director role with large international consulting firms as well as regional firms. Joe has extensive experience in enhancing organizations performance through leadership development, safety management systems, regulatory compliance, predictive analytics, conflict resolution, strategic & operational planning and personnel management. Joe has supported his previous customers through hazard recognition coaching, safety committee development, behavior based safety implementation, support and data analysis. He has a passion for assisting organization in their pursuit of safety excellence by identifying and mitigating the most dangerous risk and hazards that leads to a severe incident and fatality potential (SIF). He leads by example through positive reinforcement, positive coaching to motivate sustainable behavior change to enhance the overall organizational culture with a dedication to an inclusive safety culture.

Renee Neppl | Employee & Family Resources - Des Moines, IA Renee joined EFR in early 2022 as a Sales Executive. She utilizes her 30 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, diversity, management, and coaching to consult with businesses of all sizes on the benefits of an Employee Assistance Program. Renee works directly with human resource professionals and executives at businesses and also through benefits brokers to sell the immense value of EFR’s EAP.

RENEE NEPPL

CHRIS PANKOW

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Chris Pankow | Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Williamsburg, IA Chris began his career as a Park Ranger in the US Corp of Engineers Co-op program, interpreting and enforcing federal, state, and local recreational laws, regulations, and policies, while leading operations and providing a safe recreational experience. Following the Park Ranger program, he transitioned into heavy equipment operation focusing on large earth-moving equipment. Following his heavy equipment career, he shifted into the Iowa DOT Highway and Maintenance division, performing various duties including field safety responsibilities. Chris assists with coordinating training activities, expanding his knowledge into high/low angle rope rescue, grain bin safety, and hazmat, among many other public safety initiatives. He has dedicated his career and passion to ensure the safety of his community through his volunteer fire rescue.

NTERS Jamie Papian | Iowa Lead & Asbestos Safety - Urbandale, IA Jamie is a multi-state licensed Lead and Asbestos Inspector, and an ACAC Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, with more than 30 years in the commercial and residential construction industry. In addition to multiple lead and asbestos licenses, his environmental certifications include IICRC credentials for Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, Water Restoration, Applied Microbial Remediation, Odor Control, Upholstery and Furniture, Carpet Cleaning and Health & Safety. Jamie is the owner and primary training instructor of Iowa Lead & Asbestos Safety which provides EPA, OSHA and State required training for lead and asbestos professionals. He also owns Alliance Environmental Services; a provider of environmental testing, consulting and compliance services for issues related to lead, asbestos, water damage/ mold, indoor air quality, and smoke and soot.

Jason Schroeder | Elevate Construction - Phoenix, AZ Jason is a former Field Operations and Project Director. He has worked as a construction leader for 22 years through positions that range from field engineer, to project superintendent, general superintendent and field operations director. He is the Owner and Lead Consultant at Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction from coast to coast by providing insights, solutions, and training that create respect in the field, through trained leaders, which ultimately preserves and protects families in construction. He is the creator of the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, which are immersive courses that train field leadership.

Christi Wickre | MidAmerican - West Des Moines, IA Christi has been Program Manager-Safety Compliance and Program Manager-Safety Training at MidAmerican Energy since 2016 and prior to that she spent 2.5 years as a Field Safety Supervisor in Electric and Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution. Christi worked in the commercial nuclear power industry from 2009 to 2014, starting in general labor and progressing to safety management. Christi received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Education from Wartburg College in 2002 and a Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene from Montana Technical University in 2016. She currently holds both the CIH and CSP designations.

Christi is currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree and a Master of Law (LLM) in Compliance and Risk Management from Drake University Law School.

JAMIE PAPIAN

JASON SCHROEDER

CHRISTI WICKRE

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MBI Members ONLY

EARNING CREDITS AT THE WINTER CONFERENCE MBI’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 program.

MBI has demonstrated a 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 part of 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 (MBD).

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.

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LEADERSHIP

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ECOLOGICAL

SAFETY

ETHICS

Available credits are indicated next to each seminar description

Enroll Today!

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, 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 and owners, as well as on company websites and social media platforms.

HOW TO ENROLL To enroll in the Master Builder Designation program and start your journey toward earning the Master Builder Achievement Award, please complete an application and submit it to MBI. To download the fillable application, visit www.MBI.Build/mbd. There is no fee to enroll in the program.

MBD Credits

MBI Members ONLY

Minimum of 150 Credits of Training in the Following Categories: LEADERSHIP Minimum 50 Credits PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Minimum 50 Credits

ECOLOGICAL Minimum 20 Credits SAFETY Minimum 15 Credits ETHICS Minimum 5 Credits ELECTIVE Minimum 10 Credits

For questions or assistance enrolling into the MBD Program, please contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4386.

To view a complete list of MBI Members enrolled, visit www.MBI.Build/MBD

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PRICING PACKAGES The more employees you send from your company, the more money you save! All you have to do is pay a flat fee and gain admittance to the seminar selections that best fit your needs.

TUESDAY

PERFORMANCE TRACK

SPECIAL TUESDAY PRICING AVAILABLE TO MBI MEMBERS ONLY

The Performance Track Package fee entitles participants to choose the seminar combination that provides the best value.

Pay only $2,700 and have as many employees attend the performance track seminars held on Tuesday that you want!

Educational seminars held on Tuesday with the exception of the PM Bootcamp are included in the Performance Track Package pricing. You must register separately for the breakfast and lunch events, which are not included in this package.

- additional fees apply.

• 1st Person $825 • 2nd Person $725 • 3rd Person $625 • 4th Person $525 • 5th Person NO CHARGE for each additional person from the same company

WEDNESDAY

PICK

Three for

$300

Two Ways to Register for Wednesday: Choose your activity and pay as you go or do the Pick 3 Package.

Pick 3 for $300 Package : Pricing includes 3 sessions of your choice and includes the Safety Awards Luncheon (Make sure selections aren’t running at the same time.)

This Option is Available to ALL REGISTRANTS

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HOTEL INFORMATION HILTON DES MOINES DOWNTOWN 435 Park Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone Number: 1-800-HILTONS Master Builders of Iowa has reserved a block of rooms for your convenience. Please note the cutoff date of February 2, 2024. Also, remember to provide the Group Code to receive the group pricing rate. After the date noted, all blocked rooms will be released and sold at the regular room rate.

For questions or assistance with registration, contact Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.

NICHOLE FRY

ROOM RATE:

$136

CUTOFF DATE: Februar y 2, 2024

GROUP CODE:

MBI Annual Winter Conference or “933” via phone

Booking Link: www.MBI.Build/MBIWCHotelBooking 44

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Master Builders of Iowa 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA www.MBI.Build

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