SUMMER 2022
MBI WORKS
Summer 2022
In This Issue...
MBI's Perspective - Tracking Engagement as Part of MBI's Journey with EOS®.................................... 2 MBI Member Referral Program........................................... 8 MBI Professional Profile Scott Klososky.......................................................................... 12 MBI's Job Board....................................................................... 13 Did You Know?.... ConstructConnect's 20 Year Partnership with MBI............................................................ 18 Ask MBI...How Can My Company Celebrate Construction Week 2022.................................................... 27 N95 Yes, It Is a Respirator.................................................... 30 Buyers Beware......................................................................... 32
Cover Story
MBI-WORKS Endowment
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On Monday June 13th, the 2023 MBI-WORKS Endowment was launched on the MBI website. We call this the 2023 Endowment, because projects are funded in January 2023. The MBI-WORKS Endowment was created in 2019 to offer financial resources to complement career education and workforce recruitment efforts by partnering with non-profit and school programs that are working to get students, both traditional and non-traditional, into the commercial building industry.
Calendar of Events.................................................................. 40
Essential Partners Featured in this Issue Elder Corporation................................................................... 20 Whitfield & Eddy Law............................................................ 37
Feature Articles
3 10 Steps to Reduce the Impact of Cyberattacks
10 Building a Cognitive Environment 14 2022 Legislature Adjourns with Historic Achievement for MBI
16 The Construction Labor Shortage is Getting Worse, But it Can Be Fixed
22 MBI Helps Dedicate Applied Engineering Building Expansion
25 MBI Scholarships - Building Future Leaders!
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BRANDON BLACK Senior Safety Consultant 515-657-4391 BBlack@MBI.Build
CHELSEA DELMOTT Communications Coordinator 515-657-4390 CDelmott@MBI.Build
ADAM DOBRASKA
KURT FIDDELKE Safety Consultant 515-681-5589 KFiddelke@MBI.Build
Program & Events Coordinator 515-657-4386 NFry@MBI.Build
TOM FULCHER
BEN HAMMES
KIM HODNE
CHAD KLEPPE
JULIE KNUDSON
Members Services Associate 515-777-5054 ADoBraska@MBI.Build
Director of Education 515-657-4395 TFulcher@MBI.Build
President & CEO 515-657-4382 Ckleppe@MBI.Build
CHRISTY MILLER Accounting Manager 515-657-4397 CMiller@MBI.Build
Director of Public Affairs 515-657-4401 BHammes@MBI.Build
NICHOLE FRY
Safety Consultant 907-202-6299 KHodne@MBI.Build
JOE MELTON
Project Information Specialist 712-276-3681 JKnudson@MBI.Build
Director of Safety Services 515-657-4403 LDelmott@MBI.Build
ALY MURPHY
CHRIS PANKOW
Member Services Associate 515-657-4380 AMurphy@MBI.Build
Safety Consultant 563-880-2582 CPankow@MBI.Build
LAURIE DELMOTT Chief Operating Officer 515-657-4383 LDelmott@MBI.Build
MEET THE TEAM
CINDY ADAMS
Lead Project Information Specialist 515-657-4388 CAdams@MBI.Build
LANDI SASEK Administrative Assistant 515-657-4402 LSasek@MBI.Build
MBI'S Perspective
Tracking Engagement as Part of MBI's Journey with
BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO
Many of you may recall a speaker MBI brought to the membership back in the fall of 2019. His name was Gino Wickman and he is the founder of EOS® Worldwide. EOS® stands for Entreprenurial Operating System and is defined as a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that help entrepreneurs get what they want from the business. Over 300 individuals participated in that program and all wanted to learn more about how EOS® could help improve their respective business. Many of the MBI Board members and staff were also in the audience and in the aftermath, it became apparent that MBI’s leadership team would benefit from adopting the EOS® process. MBI – from an operations standpoint – saw that an approach like EOS® would be a great fit in how the organization can better meet its mission and provide greater overall value to members. After taking the EOS® plunge, we soon learned that many 2
MBI members were also using EOS® to allow their respective leaders to spend more time working “on the business” and less working “in the business”. When MBI decided to follow the strategies and processes laid out through our initial EOS® journey, we took a hard look at all the metrics and measurements we track to determine whether or not we are getting better at serving members. We would look at membership growth; revenue and profit; registrations for educational programs and trainings; and many others. All of these are important, but the one measurement that we learned was our guiding principle was engagements. From MBI’s perspective, engagements can be defined as touches or instances in which an individual (can be a member or non-member) participates or “engages” with MBI in some way. Our engagement number is an accumulation of various levels of participation. For instance, someone attending a Regional Meeting is one engagement. Another example is someone attending a class at the Annual Winter Conference or a follower of MBI’s LinkedIn page are all regarded as “engagements”. It is also important to know that a single individual can have multiple engagements over the year. For 2021, we tracked every instance in which a member firm and/or individual participated or “touched” an MBI service or program. When all was said and done for last year, we logged over 20,000 engagements. What is significant about this number is that it was an increase of over 2,000 from the previous year. As the organization works to enhance value and services to the membership, we also have quarterly and yearly “engagement” targets. If we hit those targets, all other aspects of MBI’s service to members seemingly fall right into place. For instance, our membership number continues to grow (437 for this year so far). Our training and education participation rates continue to hit the marks. Our social media efforts are growing as we gain more followers and enhance the presence of MBI programs and services via platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. In fact, if we are hitting our engagement targets, every other metric is also meeting its respective goals. Hence, the “engagement measurement” is MBI’s leading indicator on whether the Association is meeting its mission to serve the Iowa construction industry. With this subsequent focus on engagements, we are confident that MBI members will see a greater return for their membership investment.
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MBI WORKS
BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE
On Monday, June 13th, the 2023 MBI-WORKS Endowment was launched on the MBI website at www.MBI.Build/mbiworks. We call this the 2023 Endowment, because projects are funded in January 2023. The MBI-WORKS Endowment was created in 2019 to offer financial resources to complement career education and workforce recruitment efforts by partnering with non-profit and school programs that are working to get students, both traditional and non-traditional, into the commercial building industry. The Board of 11 members includes both MBI members and non-MBI members who have diverse perspectives when evaluating and critiquing RFP responses. We have seen some incredible partnerships that have resulted from this endowment. In Forest City for example, the endowment has created programs at the YMCA for beginner-level carpentry and mechanics for after-school youth. In Strawberry Point, the project has equipped educators with the resources needed to bring masonry back into the classroom by giving students the hands-on experience and skills to enter the workforce. And in Cedar Falls, funds from the endowment have created a construction and trades pathway for the Center for Advanced Professional Studies for local juniors and seniors. These are just a few of the examples that overall complemented the $1.84 million in workforce recruitment efforts when you total up funds, cash match, and in-kind contributions.
We are encouraging all members of MBI and schools and non-profits in their communities to begin looking at this year’s RFP. The application period for this year’s RFP will end on September 16, giving members and their partners plenty of time over the summer and beginning of next school year to formulate their applications. Applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that would require funding up to $30,000. However, availability of funds (above $30,000) may be awarded depending upon performance of the endowment’s investments and discretion of the Board members. We have funded proposals above and below in the past.
Awards Up to $30K
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Since this is the first year funds have been made available in a post-COVID world, we expect this year’s round to be highly competitive. When formulating your applications, think of ways that your program stands apart from others. Are you using technology in new ways to recruit students? Are you finding community partners that are putting their own dollars forward? Or are you unique in the way you’ve developed a pipeline for students to enter this field? Answering yes to any or all of these questions might set you apart! Also, applicants should be cognizant of items that will score low including avoiding submitting proposals that only support payment of administrative salaries, proposals that DON'T directly benefit Iowa and proposals that create multi-year programs with no sustainability plan. When you’re ready, be sure to check out our website listed at the beginning of this article and begin formulating your proposal! We’re here to be a resource. We want you to be successful, because when you are, our companies are stronger. Please reach out to Adam DoBraska, MBI’s Member Services Associate, at ADoBraska@MBI.Build with any questions on the RFP process.
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RFP Release Date: June 13, 2022 RFP Proposals Due: September 16, 2022 Notification of Awards: December 16, 2022 Funding Start Date: January 27, 2023
SPONSORSHIPS 2022-2023
Gain Exposure & Market Your Company
Select From Dozens of Opportunities! Visit www.MBI.Build/sponsorships contact Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build 7
Get Involved
MBI MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE
MBI has a fun and innovative member referral program that rewards the efforts of the member company and individual of the member company who provides the referral. A member can get more points if the company that they refer ends up becoming a member of MBI. The referral program is incentive-based, so it keeps current members motivated to keep growing the MBI membership. Our referral program is highlighted on our website in case anyone would like to take an in-depth look at how it is handled, and the specific referral form that members can fill out. The level of impact we have on the construction industry will only continue to grow if we have more members. Any member employees can participate in this program. Also, we have made the referral process very easy for members to use. You can make a referral by going to our website at www.MBI.Build/memberreferrals. Once a referral is submitted, the company referring will be contacted by a member of our staff. We will update you each step of the way until the decision of the company that was referred has been made. We have a point system that we use during this process that differentiates between gaining 1 point for a successful Associate Member referral, compared to 3 points for a successful General Contractor referral. If the company you referred successfully joins MBI, you and your company are eligible for rewards. 8
2021
MOST REFERRALS
The Hansen Company
The most recent example of successful use of the program is from 2021, when members of The Hansen Company in Johnston successfully submitted the most referrals. Employees received a $50-dollar gift card for every successful referral. The Hansen Company was able to choose between a 32-person suite for an Iowa Wild hockey game for the company, or $1,500 towards a company lunch provided by MBI. These are great incentives to reward members for their efforts.
CONGRATULATIONS HANSEN COMPANY, INC.! The best place to send a potential member would be to the Membership Benefits section under Membership. This page gives the best overview of everything that MBI has to offer in terms of services and resources. They will likely learn the most from this page as well as get an understanding of who MBI is as an organization. We have a wide range of memberships including general contractors, construction managers, developers, specialty and sub-contractors, suppliers, service providers, and design professionals. Many of our members are the product of a referral themselves, so this program is a great way to introduce quality potential members that are a vital part of the industry. The MBI Member Referral Program is not only an excellent way to grow our membership, but it also makes sure that members are rewarded for their efforts in a major way. Overall, we find this program to be a win-win situation for both MBI, as an association, and for the member. Specifically, this is a fun way to stay engaged, as well as to elevate the industry. If you want to hear more about the MBI Member Referral Program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at ADoBraska@MBI.Build or 515-777-5054.
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Building a Cognitive Environment By Scott Klososky
HUMALOGY® is a term I coined several years ago to describe the integration of technology and humanity more appropriately. In nearly every aspect of human life today, technology is augmenting our capabilities. It is helping us to become more efficient and effective. Most processes are transforming from more humandriven to become more technology-driven. This is certainly the case in construction. Buildings are moving from “analog” to “smart.” Smart buildings use technology to improve the use of resources and offer occupants a more amiable environment. Technologies such as connected Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and augmented reality are integrating with construction to transform buildings. While “smart building” is a common term, I want to move past that and discuss “cognitive environments.” A cognitive environment is, in the words of IBM, “an infrastructure inhabited by the society of cogs and the devices that let them behave as one shared integrated resource, enabling “human-computer collaboration at the speed of thought.” In other words, intelligent technologies meld with human intelligence and industry to create an optimal environment. Cognitive environments go beyond smart buildings by using data to understand how the environment impacts occupants. Initial design and ongoing improvements are made to help create the ideal environment for occupants. 10
The ability to process enormous amounts of data is key. Buildings will be collecting not only data from sensors laid out across the building, but from occupants’ wearable devices as well as data from applications and appliances within the building. Intelligent machines will be required to parse this data and make decisions based on the data to improve building functionality. What are some of the ways that a cognitive environment can improve occupant experience, increase sustainability, and provide long term flourishing? That is what I would like to spend the rest of this article describing. To begin, IoT sensors are placed throughout the environment to help provide improved capability. Sensors can help track patterns and send alerts if there is a deviation of these patterns. This can keep a building, and its occupants, more secure. For instance, sensors can understand the sound of a gunshot, the appearance of a firearm, or a breach by an unauthorized person and immediately notify all the occupants of an increased risk of danger. Environmental controls can keep living areas more comfortable while increasing sustainability. Utility sensors can reduce peak load requirements and energy costs. Smart appliances can alert occupants to various things such as when supplies are running low. Environmental sensors can communicate with the wearables of occupants to understand who is in a certain area and design the conditions of the environment, such as temperature and lighting, accordingly.
When we talk about cognitive environments, we are going beyond the sensors in the building and into how the building is designed. For instance, a building’s orientation can help lower heat or increase natural light. Environments can be designed with green roofs, rain gardens and rain barrels, bump-outs, infiltration galleries, and pervious pavement to increase water conservation. Storm water drainage can be rerouted into parks and green spaces where occupants can rejuvenate. Rain gardens can also be used to help corral water runoff and act as a pleasant central meeting location and peaceful getaway for workers. Rainwater harvesting can be used to collect water to flush toilets. Predictive, and even self-healing, building materials can be used in infrastructure to help lower maintenance costs and predict infrastructure failures before they occur. Smart meters can help maintenance detect building issues faster so that these issues can be addressed more rapidly. Predictive technology can aid officials so that they may understand when pipes are nearing end of life and will need to be replaced. Areas of tranquility can be designed within environments where occupants can spend time away from the hustle and stress of daily life to reflect and rejuvenate. Augmented reality can be harnessed to help make these environments more immersive. For instance, occupants can be guided through the environment with the use of augmented reality. Even services, such as a mobile application and kiosks can make the flow of information more efficient for occupants and help them to move around the environment more effortlessly. Cognitive environments use connected technology and data sources to increase building conservation and occupant safety, enhance predictive abilities, and maximize environmental conditions. Meanwhile, green design can help aid in sustainability efforts while enriching the experience of occupants. By blending connected technology and innovative design, cognitive environments will transform what we have traditionally considered to be a building.
Focus on Tomorrow's Tech Today! "A Vision for the Future of Industry Technology" September 14, 2022
Buildings, Humans, and Technology: A New Definition for Smart Buildings (Keynote) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Practical Tech Strategies for Tomorrow and Beyond (Workshop) 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
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For details, contact Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build.
MBI PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
SCOTT KLOSOSKY • • • • •
Technologist Futurist Humanist Author Consultant
BY TOM FULCHER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
As a founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott Klososky lives on the leading edge of technology and innovative thinking. Scott speaks to large audiences worldwide about the intersection of humanity and the Digital Transformation. This work has driven him to develop unique concepts such as the HUMALOGY® Scale for measuring the amount of human or machine involved in a system or process, and the Rivers of Information® process for building learning eco systems. He also pioneered a framework for looking accurately into the future of an industry sector in order to set organizational strategy: The High Beam Process. Scott is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and explain the logic behind why these will alter the current status quo of the economy and society.
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While business application of his insights is extremely valuable to leaders and companies, he is also motivated to help improve the impact post Covid-19 environments are having on people and their daily lives. Technology has been increasingly driving change and stress and recent events are amplifying this problem. He has a unique perspective on how to manage the personal toll technology is causing people, teams and organizations. Scott is also the author of four books including his most recent title, Did God Create the Internet? The Impact of Technology on Humanity. Master Builders of Iowa is excited to bring the enthusiasm, knowledge, and insight of Scott to our new training facility in West Des Moines as part of our opening week. Scott will deliver his presentation in person and virtual on Wednesday, September 14th in West Des Moines. For additional information on this event, see page 10-11.
MBI EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
MBI'S JOB BOARD BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE
MBI members have the exclusive benefit of addressing the workforce issue by utilizing MBI’s job board through iowaconstructionjobs.com. Members can have a designated person and/or people post available jobs on the Job Board in real time at their discretion. These jobs are prominently displayed, and potential employees will be able to view and apply for said position. The Job Board is a tool for members to use as they look to grow/expand their company. The value that this provides to MBI members is extremely lucrative. We market the Job Board all over the State of Iowa, so it is important to make sure that you utilize it as often as you can. Workforce shortages are an issue in most industries, so this is one way in which we can help boost those numbers in a positive way. Our goal has always been to dedicate resources to help our members add quality employees. MBI’s Job Board is a great way for us to keep accelerating and expanding our workforce initiative. MBI had a booth at the Build My Future event in April at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and more recently participated at the Waukee APEX Career Showcase and the Iowa Industrial Technology Expo at SE Polk High School! These events were a great way for MBI to promote our members’ vacant jobs heavily. I was able to connect with many students who were interested in the trades, and showed them how to access and search for the many available jobs in the trades industry that were posted by our members. We did a phenomenal job of spreading information on how to search and utilize the Job Board at each event. The Build Iowa booth was a big hit amongst the students and their parents. The number one takeaway that I had in terms of feedback from parents is that they did not realize how many jobs were available in the building industry. The Job Board is a direct indicator of the opportunities out there just waiting to be pursued. These events are just a few of the examples of how we promote and market our Job Board. Many students were excited by the fact that they have so many options to choose from in the trades, and that can be directly attributed to them seeing the sheer volume of jobs available through MBI's website. If you are interested in posting on our Job Board, please contact me at ADoBraska@MBI.Build or at 515-777-5054 or go to the following link to learn more: www.IowaConstructionJobs.com. 13
2022 Legislature Adjourns with BY BEN HAMMES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
On Wednesday, May 25th, the Iowa Legislature finished its remaining business and adjourned for the conclusion of the 89th General Assembly. While session was not traditional in nature, there were a lot of great improvements to the state of business and our building industry. We were able to accomplish something that this industry and association have been discussing for at least 20 years in providing another choice for public owners in this state. The MBI Board of Directors initially approved 4 legislative priorities this session
which included Construction Manager at - Risk, Tax Reform, Workforce Reform and Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Funding.
Construction Manager At-Risk Legislation • MBI Position: MBI will continue to push our legislation from last year, Senate File 183 to final passage. • END RESULT: Senate File 183, which authorizes the use of Construction Manager at-risk for public owners, was signed by Govenor Reynolds on June 7, 2022. It went into effect July 1, 2022.
Tax Reform • MBI Position: MBI will support efforts to lower personal and corporate taxes while encouraging transparent and stable reforms. • END RESULT: Gov. Reynolds signed House File 2317 into law on Tuesday, March 1.
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Historic 2022 Achievement Legislative Report for MBI Workforce Policy Reform • MBI Position: MBI will support any and all efforts to bolster participation in the construction workforce. This includes supporting efforts to recruit people to Iowa, while encouraging retraining and retaining workers for immediate employment. • END RESULT: The House and Senate approved legislation that would reduce the number of weeks of unemployment eligibility from 26 to 16 weeks, or 6 months to 4 months. In the case of a plant shutdown, the weeks would be reduced from 39 to 26 weeks. Signed this bill in June 2022.
Protect RIIF (Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Funds) Funds • MBI Position: MBI has a long-standing principle of protecting precious RIIF (Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund) dollars. These are gambling revenue dollars used for public vertical infrastructure.
In every session, MBI spends time lobbying against certain pieces of legislation that would be bad for business and construction in Iowa. Two of those legislative pieces including prohibiting employers from implementing a no-guns policy in their parking lot, and mandating e-verify for all employers, did NOT advance and pass. This was a very productive and beneficial session for MBI. There are a lot of other pieces of legislation that you might have questions on. If you do, please email Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build for a synopsis on any legislation.
• END RESULT: The RIIF bill was a clean bill by comparison to other years. MBI will continue to press upon the Legislature the need to be judicious when appropriating infrastructure dollars.
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The Construction Labor Shortage is Getting Worse, But It Can Be Fixed By: Kendall Jones - ConstructConnect Of all the challenges construction firms have faced over the last couple of years, from supply chain shortages to volatile material pricing to projects being delayed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the skilled labor shortage is the most concerning. The labor shortage in construction isn’t new, but it has gotten progressively worse—over 2.3 million jobs in construction during the Great Recession were lost from January 2007 to January 2011. By February 2020, there were still 77,000 fewer jobs in construction than in January 2007. And then the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Between February 2020 and April 2020, the construction industry shed 1.1 million jobs. As of May 2022, construction employment had returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 7.664 million people employed. Despite that, the number of job openings in construction remains high. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in April 2022, there were a record-high 494,000 job openings in the construction industry, up from 447,000 in March. Construction employment has increased by 118,000 jobs this year and the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.8%—almost half of what it was in January. 16
An aging workforce and a lack of younger skilled workers pursuing careers in Job Openings construction is a big part of the problem. The median age of people working Unemployment in construction in Rate 2021 was 42.3, while the median age in 1985 was just 36. About 43% of all people employed in construction are 45 or older. Compare that to the little more than 9% who are 24 or younger. Individual companies, and the entire construction industry, need to step up their efforts to attract more youth to jobs in construction.
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Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent To attract top talent, you must establish your company as an employer of choice, both within your industry and your local area. Offering competitive wages and benefits like health insurance and gym membership reimbursement to your employees is just the beginning. Remember, you’re competing for employees just like you compete for work.
Construction firms need to increase their investment in the training and development of the workforce. Make sure you are making opportunities such as training and continuing education courses available to both your new and existing employees. Offer to reimburse employees for classes once they’ve completed them. Potential employees want to know that there are advancement opportunities and multiple career paths to move up within an organization. Retaining good employees should be as crucial to your company as recruiting them. You want to keep the good workers once you’ve hired them. This means investing in them and their continued growth and success with your company. People want to feel like contributing team members instead of just employees who show up to do a job. Show your employees they are appreciated and valued. Keep employees motivated by recognizing and rewarding them for their hard work and dedication to your company.
Attracting the Next Generation of Construction Workers Seldom will a job candidate walk through your door with all the prerequisite skills, education, training, and work experience listed in your job posting. Remember, skills can be trained, but a strong work ethic typically cannot. If you’re willing to put the extra time into training a new hire, make sure they have the right attitude, integrity, are reliable, and are eager to put in the same amount of effort you are investing in them.
Construction firms need to look to the future by offering internships and co-ops to local high schools, trade schools, and college students. Reach out to your local universities and community colleges that offer courses of study in the construction industry. More and more companies are setting up training programs with community colleges and vocational schools to provide training programs to meet their needs. Consider getting involved in youth programs like the ACE Mentor Program to get kids interested in construction careers. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Education Foundation (NEF) offers several education programs for both adults and young people. Their Block Kids program introduces grade school children to careers in construction. They also have a CAD/Design/Drafting Competition and an Accessory Structure Project competition for the high school level. Find local apprenticeship programs or start your own registered apprenticeship program and offer industry-specific training programs that can benefit your company. This creates an additional pipeline to tap into when it comes time to hire a new employee.
Construction Robots & Technology Can Help The field of construction robotics has taken off in the last few years and could be vital in helping address the ongoing challenges construction firms are facing due to the labor shortage. Using robots can help make workers more productive and jobsites safer. It can also help attract the younger generations to the construction industry who expect to work with technology regardless of their field of work.
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Current robots are good at doing simple, repetitive tasks, which is why we are seeing things like bricklaying robots or rebar tying robots. Once set up, these robots can work continuously to complete tasks faster than human workers without taking breaks or going home for a good night’s sleep. Robots don’t get tired from lifting bricks, applying mortar, and setting them in place, or constantly bending over to tie rebar. In both these examples, humans are still needed to perform some of the work. Both still require workers to set up the robots and get them started. For the bricklaying robot, a mason is needed to oversee the work, ensure bricks are correctly placed, and clean up the mortar after they’ve been set. The rebar tying robot still needs humans to correctly place and space the rebar before it gets set in motion. While a small number of jobs and occupations may be eliminated or replaced by robot workers, most jobs will remain with humans working in conjunction with robots performing more of the repetitive and laborious tasks, allowing workers to be more productive and efficient by focusing on the more skilled tasks of their job.
Final Thoughts on the Construction Labor Shortage A recent survey by the AGC revealed that 73% of firms list worker shortages as their top concern, with 83% of firms stating they are having difficulties filling salaried and craft worker positions. Construction activity is expected to remain high and continue to grow over the next few years, meaning the need for more workers will only increase. The hiring challenges will worsen if not addressed now.
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Did You Know...
ConstructConnect's 20 Year Partnership with MBI
Back in February of 2001, the MBI Board of Directors entered into an agreement with Construction Software Technologies, Inc. for the sole purpose of creating an on-line, subscriptionbased service – aptly named iSqFt - to provide project bidding information to the Iowa market. Little did those in the room at the time know that this concept would blossom into a partnership that would withstand the ebbs and flows of the construction industry, spanning over 20 years. Today, MBI’s partnership with ConstructConnect continues to thrive as contractor-subscribers benefit from the most up-to-date and comprehensive project information service offered in this market.
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MBI Essential Partner
Elder Corporation 5088 E. University Ave. | Des Moines, IA 50327 Phone: (515) 266-3111 www.eldercorp.com
Elder Corporation employs upwards of 275 people, and although most of what we have done lies hidden under the asphalt of highways, the concrete of buildings, and the grass of parks and sports fields, the solid foundations we’ve built in these places has ensured that they will last for decades.
Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Elder Corporation’s gracious and continued support!
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MBI PAC Construction GOLF CLASSIC & SMOKER REGISTER TODAY! Reserve Your Foursome by contacting Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build
WAKONDA GOLF CLUB August 8
8:30 am | Breakfast/Range/Registration 10:30 am | Shotgun Start 4:00 pm | Reception 21
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Featured from left to right: Chad Kleppe, CEO and President - MBI; Jim Kiesey, Senior Director of Operations - Estes Construction; Rebecca Guinn, Factory Manager - John Deere Waterloo Works; Governor Kim Reynolds; Mark Nook, UNI President; John Fritch, Dean, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences - UNI
MBI was asked to participate in a dedication ceremony for the $40 million renovation and expansion of the Applied Engineering Building (formerly the ITC building) on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. MBI has a long history with this facility, which has housed the Construction Management program for years. MBI’s support has included scholarships for students; advocacy at the Iowa Capitol for both funding and programming; and most recently financial support to the tune of $250,000 as part of the University’s private fundraising goal. Governor Reynolds, along with UNI President Mark Nook were on hand to help in celebrating this huge step forward for the program. They talked about the prospects and opportunities the state of Iowa can derive from this expansion and how the University and the industry can build upon an already impressive track record of: - 100% placement in the last 7 years - 90% of graduates stay in Iowa
During the ceremony, MBI President and CEO Chad Kleppe stated, “The commercial building industry in Iowa has changed greatly in the 40-plus years since the Industrial Technology Center was originally constructed. Built to educate shop teachers in 1974, students now need greater space for collaborative, hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment.
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What used to be considered a “dirty-dingy” career, construction is now a highly technological field full of BIM modeling, data collection apps, drones, virtual reality and wearable tech, 3D printing and artificial intelligence. Tasked with modern-day skillsets learned through this program, MBI companies are also better equipped to adapt to challenging headwinds like inflation and supply chain breakdowns.” This was also an opportunity for MBI to challenge the powers that be at the University. Kleppe also noted, “You will not find another group of leaders in our state that are more committed to solving future workforce issues for Iowa’s commercial construction industry. But we also recognize a lingering problem. Our challenge to the University and department leaders is to fill the Construction Management program with a robust and retained faculty capable of meeting future students’ needs in this new building. It is vital to everyone’s success.” The event allowed MBI to be standing at the podium, on equal terms with one of the most iconic brands in the Cedar Valley region – John Deere. Both MBI and John Deere realize the importance of the building and the impacts the students
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coming from this program have on our respective industries. But what was most prevalent was the appreciation shown by representatives from UNI. They know that this project would not have been possible without MBI’s leadership (via Public Affairs Director Ben Hammes) at the Iowa Capitol in lobbying for funding, as well as our ability to utilize member resources to provide hard cash to help the University meet its private fundraising requirement (via the MBI Board of Directors and the Board for the MBI-WORKS Endowment). All in all, pretty great day for MBI and UNI!
MBI Scholarships
BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS!
BY TOM FULCHER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Each spring, the Master Builders of Iowa Scholarship and Academic Advisory committee interviews and awards scholarships to individuals who have made an obvious commitment to a career in the commercial construction industry. These scholarships, which totaled about $35,000 in 2022, are available to students enrolled in the Construction Engineering program at Iowa State University or the Construction Management program at the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to spring break each year, eligible students are invited to complete a scholarship application and submit to MBI, which are shared with the members of the Scholarship and Academic Advisory committee for review. After spring break, the committee conducts individual 15-minute interviews with each applicant. Based on the application and the interview, the
committee determines which students will receive a scholarship and how much. From simply a dollar standpoint, the most significant scholarship that is awarded is the annual Ken Lewis Full Tuition Scholarship that is awarded to the top candidate in the Construction Engineering program at ISU. Ken Lewis served as the General Manager of Master Builders of Iowa from 1955 until his retirement in 1984 and was instrumental in the development of the Construction Engineering program. Ken was inducted into the ISU Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Hall of Fame in 2010. In addition to MBI funds that support these scholarships, there are a few private scholarships that are awarded by Master Builders of Iowa members who support MBI's efforts of building future leaders or also as a memorial for a deceased industry professional. For additional information about MBI scholarships, please contact me at TFulcher@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.
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CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2022
BY ALY MURPHY MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Construction Week will take place October 3 – 7, 2022. This week is a great time to recognize our colleagues' hard work and promote the construction industry in our communities! There are countless ways for you and your company to get involved in celebrating Construction Week. MBI is again providing resources to help you celebrate and are available on our website. Start planning now using the ideas below for a few ways you can celebrate:
Submit Your Exceptional Field Workers • Help us shine the spotlight on your exceptional field workers! Member companies can submit up to five individuals who will be recognized on our social media accounts during Construction Week, in a gallery on our website, and in the Winter 2023 Edition of InsideMBI. Email submissions to Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build.
Hang a Construction Week 2022 Banner • Download the 2022 Banner artwork from the Construction Week resources page, and use it to place an order with your preferred banner vendor!
Post on Social Media • We’ll post regularly leading up to and during Construction Week. You can either share these posts with your followers or create your own. Remember to include #ConstructionWeek22 on all of your posts!
Celebrate! • Hand out appreciation gifts or job site gifts baskets to your employees and clients • Hold a company celebration (breakfast, lunch, team break, or outing)
Contact Local News Outlets • Speak out about the importance of Construction Week and the great opportunities in construction – MBI has made it easy with sample information available in our online resources.
Get Involved with Schools • Promote the rewarding career opportunities available in commercial construction! Your company can offer classroom presentations, job site tours, and mentoring. Check out the contact lists available on our website to connect with local schools. However you choose to celebrate, share your ideas and pictures with us by using #ConstructionWeek22 in your social media posts and email them to AMurphy@MBI.Build. Visit www.MBI.Build/constructionweek for more information about Construction Week and to access the online resources. 27
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MBI - PAC SPORTING CLAY Builders' Classic SAVE the DATES EASTERN IOWA SPORTING CLAY Thursday, September 22nd CENTRAL IOWA SPORTING CLAY Thursday, October 6th Contact Ben Hammes with questions at BHammes@MBI.Build.
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Yes, It Is a Respirator BY KIM HODNE SAFETY CONSULTANT
Respirators, their use and associated program requirements is one of the most misunderstood and subsequently ignored standards in the construction industry. To be effective for employees and compliant to the standard takes a committed effort on the part of the employer. It is no small task and begins with the development of a Respiratory Protection Program, which will be the blueprint for implementation of employees' use of respirators in the workplace. A proper program will address the process of the required medical examination, fit testing of respirator, employee training and recordkeeping. And yes, the disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirator IS a negative pressure respirator as defined by OSHA. As stated above, the use of disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirator in the workplace must be included in an employer's written respiratory protection program. Even if the N95 is the only type of respirator used, all the standard requirements apply. The Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2020 listed in it’s “Census of fatal occupational 30
injuries” 1,008 fatalities nationwide, seven of those were in the state of Iowa due to respiratory illness. Once a toxic dust, particulate or vapor is inhaled, it’s too late. The effect may be immediate or may take years, but the outcome is always the same. OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard does not define "single use" respirators. This is a term used by manufactures and it is intended to differentiate from the silicone half and full face respirators with interchangeable filters and cartridges. The "single use respirator" usually refers to a disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirator. Disposable respirators are not required to be discarded at the end of each task, but discarded when they are no longer in their original working condition, whether its condition results from contamination, structural defects, or wear. A negative pressure respirator means any tight-fitting respirator in which the air pressure inside the facepiece is negative during inhalation with respect to the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.
The respiratory protection standard requires fit testing for all employees using tight fitting respirators including filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., disposable N95 respirators). The fit test must be performed before the respirator is used in the workplace and must be repeated at least annually and whenever a different respirator facepiece is used or a change in the employee’s physical condition could affect the respirator fit. The fit test can only be performed after the employee has been cleared by a medical professional via a medical examination. This exam is crucial, if the employee is not physically capable to breath through the restriction of a respirator the consequences could be fatal. The N95 respirator is the most common type found in the construction industry. It is the least expensive and requires less care and maintenance. They can not be washed for reuse and there are no parts to replace. Once the respirator has become unusable due to wear or damage it is simply disposed of unlike the silicone half face respirator which requires constant cleaning, valve replacement and the use of HEPA filters or cartridges. It is important to note that the N95 is designed as a particulate respirator not meant as protection from VOC’s or other gases, vapors and fumes. As a safety professional
I have developed and revised many respiratory protection programs and policies as well as performed hundreds of fit testing and training. As a shipyard painter for fifteen years I also know the practical use of respirators in the field and the problems when they fail. The fact is, once you inhale, be it particulate or vapor, it’s in the body and exhaling won’t resolve the damage done. Recognizing the time, effort and cost of implementing a proper respiratory program for your company the best option is to review the hierarchy of controls. Can the hazard be eliminated, is there a product substitute or is there an engineering control? These considerations must be evaluated in any hazard assessment, the use of PPE is always the last resort. So in conclusion, if you are going to have your employees use respirators in the workplace be it N95 filtering facepiece respirators or silicone half / full face respirator you have to do it right. There are no short cuts to ensuring quality of life.
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BUYERS BEWARE BY JOE MELTON DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES
“You get what you pay for” is not a new concept. We have heard this phrase since we were children bouncing on our grandpa’s knee as he was telling our parents to be fiscally responsible, save up their money, and do it right the first time. No matter what we are doing, there are always varying degrees of quality in anything we acquire, manufacture or build. In anything, there is a point of diminishing return. Training and education of our employees are not exempt from these rules. The conversation of quality, effective, and efficient training/education is one with many layers. Let’s dive into it. First, we establish why we train and educate our employees. It is simple to increase the overall effectiveness of their regular job tasks. Our motivation for training can come from regulatory requirements, industry trends, insurance provider guidance, organizational reliability, or signatory contractual requirements. When establishing training, it is most effective to establish the purpose and desired best-case scenario outcome and work backwards to accomplish this goal. An example of this all parents can relate to is teaching your children to read. You wouldn’t start them out by handing them the Wall Street Journal and saying, "Read this to me." You would take small steps. First, you would read to them before bed showing them how to properly accomplish the task. Then you start with the letters of the alphabet and then we start breaking down words. From here, we make natural progressions toward reading. 32
Once an organization has established the need for training, it is time to select the trainer. Some organizations have more internal resources and can perform training in-house, while others may have little to no internal resources and thus fully rely on external trainers. Though we can perform a course in-house, there are times when it would be more beneficial to source outside the organization. I think back to when I started my own career as a safety consultant at the ripe age of 23 performing Counter-Balance Forklift operator classes for my clients at the time. I was provided the trusty video cassette tape, the driving evaluation checklist, and a computer. I trained over 100 different employees at multiple locations and on a variety of forklifts, all of which I had not personally operated. The true experts of these pieces of equipment were the ones receiving the training, not the 23-year-old going through the motions. Just because we’re compliant does not mean we provide high-quality and effective training. What we find is numerous organizations seek out the cheapest or free option through a variety of avenues, either through regulatory agency’s consultation programs, insurance provider’s internal resources, local community colleges, or other free resources. All these resources have passionate people, provide quality services, and can be a viable solution. Where we find the gap is when a safety generalist is asked to provide specific or technical training in an area that is not their core discipline or expertise.
This is the exact situation I found myself in at 23 years old, and it is my own experience that has me leading the CSSI team to be the premium technical trainers we all need. At CSSI we have invested in our consultants to become Certified and Authorized trainers. We have partnered with the industry leaders in technical training curriculum developers. • This includes Providing Ives™ Equipment training for Counterbalance Forklifts, telehandlers, MEWP (Boom Lifts & Scissor Lifts), Skid steers, Front-end Loader, Backhoe Loader, and Excavators through our Certified Ives™ instructor Brandon Black. • Brandon Black and Chris Pankow are now certified 3M ™ instructors for their authorized essentials and comprehensive person courses and the competent person fall protection course. • Kurt Fiddelke has added being an Authorized Instructor to deliver the Scaffold Training Institute Curriculum for the Competent Person Scaffold course. • Chris Pankow has become an Authorized instructor for Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support) training in addition to him teaching CPR/1st Aid and AED Through the Red Cross. • Kim Hodne is our Qualified Rigger and Signals Person Trainer, with 4 decades of experience and advanced training through Industrial Training Institute. Kim provides a very hands-on qualified rigger and signal person course. • Through our Partnership with Jerry Eslick Owner/Founder of PRI, we have access to Jerry and his several dozen experienced and qualified trainers in their areas of expertise like Trenching/Excavation, Confined space, High Angle Rope Rescue, HazWoper, Grain Engulfment Rescue, Tower Rescue, along with their many Fire Rescue/Officer specific training courses. Jerry Eslick and PRI have been an invaluable partnership, not only with their superior rescue experience, but also with the over 20 different types of hands-on mobile simulation trailers to enhance the learning experience for students by providing a controlled environment to apply the classroom portion of the specific topic being instructed.
Our Certified & Authorized Trainers
Brandon Black
Kim Hodne
Kurt Fiddelke
Chris Pankow
For many organizations, the financial investment for the trainer is only one piece of the puzzle. More often than not, the greatest cost is the employee’s time and lost production. Because of the value of time, many organizations gravitate towards training curriculum that requires less classroom time and/or other convenient training options like online self-pace learning platforms. These alternatives are effective and have a place in the market. Organizations pursuing excellence will evaluate what is the optimal learning platform and environment for each of their employees. Most find the majority of their field staff learn best in hybrid classrooms with more hands-on learning opportunities. Beyond fulfilling regulatory requirements for training, organizations that seek out and provide premium training and education have a greater chance of retaining their people. In this highly competitive market for employees and workforce, any slight competitive edge provides immediate direct returns and indirect returns for the organizational investment. The CSSI mentality of "Beyond Compliance" is not for the “just enough to be compliant”. These courses are for the organizations pursuing worldclass status, while on their Journey to Excellence. We want to work with the “want to” organizations. Get in touch with the CSSI team to schedule your next training at Info@IowaCSSI.com. 33
CONSTRUCTION RO Four-day event offering competent-person level training in:
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CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2022 For more information, visit www.mbi.build/constructionweek
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Recognize and celebrate your companies, teams and individuals who are delivering outstanding collaboration and innovation within the industry!
INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE 2023 MBI Awards & Recognition Program
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MBI Essential Partner
Whitfield & Eddy Law 699 Walnut Street, Suite 2000 | Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 288-6041 whitfieldlaw.com The Whitfield & Eddy Law construction industry group is a single source provider for your business delivering comprehensive legal solutions based on your needs and budget. We are a cross-functional team with a wide range of expertise to provide continuity in analysis, support, and decision-making across your organization. We carefully planned our approach to assist, nurture, and grow your business with a trusted advisor providing the support of a full-service law firm. We represent most of Iowa’s top general contractors doing business in Iowa and other states and many out-of-state contractors with Iowa projects. We are active in construction industry trade associations and represent them in legislative matters. We regularly present about hot topics facing the construction industry for both public and private events. Clients seek our counsel in all things construction, such as contract drafting and interpretation, design and construction defects, payment and scope-of-work disputes, delay, disruption, lost productivity, and acceleration claims, fidelity and surety claims, mechanics liens, Miller and Little Miller Act claims, drafting of proposed construction legislation with presentations to legislative committees, and litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution procedures.We provide additional legal services including real estate, business and corporate, labor & employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, and succession planning. The firm is a proud sponsor of the 27th Annual Iowa State University Construction Engineering (ConE) Reunion in Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Whitfield & Eddy’s gracious and continued support!
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Calendar of Events
July July 26
July 26
Blueprint Reading - Session 1: General Construction/ Civil/Project Delivery Methods
Blueprint Reading - Session 2: Architectural/ Structural
This session will provide the participant with an introduction to the life cycle of a construction project from project conception, through design, construction, and project closeout. Participants will learn about project delivery methods, such as the traditional Design-Bid-Build, as well as alternative delivery methods, including DesignBuild and Construction Management. Roles of the various parties in each delivery method will be discussed: owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractor.
This session will focus on the reading and use of architectural and structural plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; use of standard architectural scales; architectural plan views, details, elevations, and sections; use of architectural schedules, notes, and symbols; structural foundation plans; and plan reading for structural building systems, including precast concrete, structural steel, site cast concrete, and masonry.
Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA
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July August 9 July 27
Commissioning Today's Sophisticated Buildings
Be Prepared for Your Health Insurance Renewal
Join this informational webinar to learn about plan updates and how you can save on your employee benefits by joining this program only offered to members of Master Builders of Iowa and subscribers of the Construction Update plan room.
We’ve all heard of buildings that did not operate as expected or required. The increasing sophistication and complexity of building systems makes it difficult to be a master of all trades. Was the problem with the controls, mechanical, lighting, building envelope, or a combination of all? Commissioning benefits all project stakeholders including the general contractor and their subcontractors. Chilled beams, chilled sails, variable refrigerant flow, dual wheel energy recovery units, displacement ventilation, and dedicated outside air units are examples of new technologies being incorporated in the design of today’s buildings. The building automation system to maintain comfort levels with these technologies is also becoming more complex, and requires proper testing to ensure a fully functional building prior to owner turnover.
MBI Members and CU webinar
MBI Members-Only Webinar
July 27
August 16
Blueprint Reading - Session 3: Plumbing/Mechanical/ Electrical
Primavera P6 for Administrative Teams
Master Builders of Iowa encourages you to join this webinar to learn how the MBI Plus Association Health Plan can help you save on your company's health insurance renewal without sacrificing the level of benefits for your employees. MBI Plus has generated a great deal of traction over the past 3 years. MBI members have had significant savings joining the plan, but even more success in their subsequent renewals.
This session will focus on the reading and use of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; mechanical systems, equipment, ductwork, and schedules; plumbing systems, equipment, piping, and schedules; electrical systems, equipment, wiring, conduit, one-line diagrams, and schedules; electrical site plans; and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical details. Cedar Falls, IA
This 2-hour online training session is aimed towards administrators looking to set up their P6 environment to allow for collaboration with our other users. Here, we will cover creating new users, setting up global and project permission sets, establishing an Organizational Breakdown Structure, and more. Online Training
August 31 Primavera P6-Basic Project Creation
August August 8
This 2-hour online training session will focus on how to create a new project in Primavera P6. We will start by going over the New Project Wizard to add basic project details, and then get into creating a Work Breakdown Structure and adding individual activities. Lastly, we will cover tying our activities together with logic and scheduling the project using the Critical Path Method of scheduling. Online Training
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker For many years, the Smoker has brought together construction leaders from throughout the state of Iowa, and provided a unique opportunity to mix business with a fun-filled day of golf. We're excited to once again be hosting this year's MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker at Wakonda Club in Des Moines.
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September
October
September 7
October 4
Primavera P6 - Performing Status Updates
OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting
This 2-hour online training session will cover how to progress a schedule by performing status updates. We will look at how to adjust the Activities layout to perform status updates and how to add actual dates, costs, and units data to activities. Once our activities are statused, we will also look at creating a new baseline and moving the ata date to match the updated project. Lastly, we will use this created baseline to look at how to perform schedule comparisons to compare the actual dates of activities with their planned dates.
Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illness. This information helps employers, workers, and OSHA evaluate the safety of a workplace, understand industry hazards, and implement worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards -preventing future workplace injuries and illnesses. This webinar will explain the process to determine if an injury or illness is recordable, when injuries or illnesses do not need to be recorded, reporting requirements, retention requirements, and the electronic submission of records.
Online Training
MBI Members-Only Webinar
September 20 Cybersecurity and Ransomware - Protect Yourself and Your Company
October 6
With today’s advanced threats and rapidly evolving malware, paired with an increasingly virtual workforce, your company faces data security risk exposures from internal and external sources every day. This webinar will address and provide demonstrations on the common ways companies are attacked, and how you can protect yourself and your company from becoming a victim.
MBI hosts two Sporting Clay shoots every year in an effort to bring together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie while demonstrating your skills with a shotgun. The format is typically teams of 5 that compete against others while shooting on 12-15 stations and seeing how many clay pigeons you can hit with 100 targets
MBI Members-Only Webinar
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
Waukee, IA (New Pioneer Gun Club)
October 7 September 22 MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builder's Classic MBI hosts two Sporting Clay shoots every year in an effort to bring together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie while demonstrating your skills with a shotgun. The format is typically teams of 5 that compete against others while shooting on 12-15 stations and seeing how many out of 100 clay pigeons you can hit with 100 targets Riverside, IA (Highland Hideaway Hunting Preserve)
September 28
This session will provide the participant with an introduction to the life cycle of a construction project from project conception, through design, construction, and project closeout. Participants will learn about project delivery methods, such as the traditional Design-Bid-Build, as well as alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Management. Roles of the various parties in each delivery method will be discussed: owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractor. West Des Moines, IA
Regional Meetings Regional Membership Meetings are luncheon and breakfast meetings for the membership held annually in different locations around the state. These meetings are held to have face time with the membership to introduce new initiatives, services and provide important membership updates and reports. There is no charge to attend. For members of MBI only. Septermber 28 | Sioux City
October 19 | Davenport
October 12 | Dubuque
October 19 | Iowa City
October 12 | Waterloo
October 25 | Des Moines
October 13 | Cedar Rapids
October 25 | Ames
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Blueprint Reading - Session 1: General Construction/ Civil/Project Delivery Methods
October 7 Blueprint Reading - Session 2: Architectural/Structural This session will focus on the reading and use of architectural and structural plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; use of standard architectural scales; architectural plan views, details, elevations, and sections; use of architectural schedules, notes, and symbols; structural foundation plans; and plan reading for structural building systems, including precast concrete, structural steel, site cast concrete, and masonry.
Regional Meetings
No Charge to Attend for Members of MBI Only. To register, visit www.mbi.build/events
September 28 | Sioux City
West Des Moines, IA
October 14 Blueprint Reading - Session 3: Plumbing/Mechanical/ Electrical This session will focus on the reading and use of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; mechanical systems, equipment, ductwork, and schedules; plumbing systems, equipment, piping, and schedules; electrical systems, equipment, wiring, conduit, one-line diagrams, and schedules; electrical site plans; and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical details.
October 12 | Dubuque
October 12 | Waterloo
West Des Moines, IA
October 18 Zero Dark Thirty: Team Performance in Action In 2011, with short notice, Navy SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) was deployed to apprehend Osama bin Laden. This elite fighting force was the frontline force in Operation Neptune Spear--made famous through the film Zero Dark Thirty and the book No Easy Day. There was effective strategic and tactical planning and execution, agility within teams, and rapid decision-making at all levels during the operation--from the SEAL Team and the flight crews to the White House and CIA. This workshop interactively teaches how this moment in history can improve leadership capabilities, decision-making, and team performance. Through a mix of hands-on exercises, film clips, and techniques, Bill Fournet will show a new way to lead your teams, better manage risks and assumptions, and apply lessons learned for your teams immediately. You will learn how to evolve your leadership capabilities to become more agile and adaptive to a disciplined organization’s ever-changing business needs. These techniques can be applied to teams large and small in various types of applications within the commercial construction industry.
October 13 | Cedar Rapids
October 19 | Davenport
October 19 | Iowa City
October 25 | Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA / Virtual
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W E L CO M E! New Associate Members: Commercial Supply Co. 1244 2nd Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 282-1248 www.commercialsupply.co
Iowa Skilled Trades
6751 Corporate Dr. Johnston, IA 50131 (515) 270-8500 www.iowaskilledtrades.com
Klinger Paint Company
5555 Willow Creek Dr. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4306 (319) 366-7735 www.klingerpaint.com
Midwest Augers
625 Nile Kinnick Dr. S Adel, IA 50003 (641) 744-2078
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