INSIDEMBI Fall 2023 Edition

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Construction Rodeo

Competent Person Round Up

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Cover Story

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The Construction Rodeo - Competent Person

Round Up

MBI’s preferred safety provider CSSI is excited to bring back the Competent Person Construction Rodeo. But this time we're taking the show on the road. Our Competent Person Construction Rodeo is a series of trainings on the highest-risk tasks performed in the industry.

Leading with Member Engagement

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

When the MBI Board and staff adopted EOS® back in April of 2020, little did we know that how we measure success would change significantly. Prior to that time, the Board and staff would review each program or event to see how many people attended and how did such numbers compare to years’ prior. Or we would look at financials at the end of each quarter to see how revenues and expenses matched up. Through this process we realized that these were all lagging indicators and really did not demonstrate to any great extent how members would gain value and how MBI was sticking to its mission and purpose.

Through the on-boarding process of EOS®, staff went through a number of exercises to identify a series of measurements related to membership growth, retention, revenue and member participation. Through this process we were able to take a different approach in determining what leads to success and enables MBI to consistently strive to be a highperforming organization that meets the needs of those active in the Iowa commercial construction industry. Beyond financials and membership numbers, it became abundantly clear that our main driver and leading indicator was “member engagement” and if we are using our engagement numbers as a driver and a barometer of success, all other aspects of the association would seem to magically fall into place.

The concept of member engagement can come in many different forms. Traditionally, we would look at attendance to the Annual Winter Conference, education and training registrations or the number of foursomes at the MBI-PAC golf outing

– all of which would come down to a simple head count. However, with tenents outlined in EOS® we are able to look deeper at what constitutes an engagement. Now, we measure social media connections, participation in the committee process, webinar participation, breakfast club attendence and many other MBI “touches”. When we started adding up the numbers, we were in the thousands of instances in which MBI had an impact on a person or company. Through this exercise of finally measuring engagements, we could plainly see that when engagements increased, so did our lagging indicators like membership and participation in our safety programs, as well as education and training events.

With the perspective now of finding ways to enhance measurable engagements as a way to create added value to members, the organization is laser focused on expanding new and innovative ways to drive engagements.

MBI also introduced a new program called Executive Insights that focuses on the C-suite within our membership and utilizes the national thinktank Bâton Global. Another new program that is gaining in popularity is the MBI Breakfast Club. Here, members are invited to join construction colleagues to hear from relevant speakers while enjoying networking opportunities. All of these programs drive engagements that bring members together and play to the strength of MBI.

When we first started to measure engagements, the trick soon became how to determine an engagement benchmark that aligns with our goals and serves as a driver to enhance the member experience. When we started tracking engagements in 2020, it was hard to establish any sort of reasonable baseline due to the impacts that COVID-19 had on attendance and participation. Fortunately, as we moved out of the effects of the pandemic, MBI was able to get back into the business of creating networking opportunities and programming that would interest members. In 2021, we developed consistent protocols on measurements and our first stab at tracking engagement numbers put us in the 18,000 range per year. Going forward with a focus on creating more engagement opportunities, this number grew to 28,000 for 2022 and 32,000 for 2023. It is important to note that thus far in 2023, we have eclipsed 34,000 engagements and we still have a couple of months left in this fiscal year.

By focusing on engagements, the resulting impacts have been amazing. MBI is now at its greatest membership number in the history of the organization (467). We have more participation in our training and education programs than ever before. The 2023 Annual Winter Conference set a record in attendance (over 1,500) and our array of safety services through Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. has never been more impactful to member clients. Results like these demonstrate how focusing on engagements will enhance member value opportunities and enable the association to create new and innovative programs that benefit all involved.

If you are wanting to become more involved in MBI, now is a great time to see how this organization can benefit your company. You can check out the MBI website at www.MBI.Build or feel free to reach out to anyone on the MBI staff. We look forward to demonstrating ways in which we can bring value to your membership investment.

Perfect examples are the MBI EDGE Podcast which is a great way to connect with members and provide interesting and timely content.

The Construction Rodeo Competent Person Round Up

BY JOE MELTON VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY SERVICES

MBI’s preferred safety provider, CSSI, is excited to bring back the Competent Person Construction Rodeo, but this time we're taking the show on the road. A rodeo is a series of contests to display one’s skills in the many different disciplines of equestrian sport that arose out of the working practices of cattle herding. Our Competent Person Construction Rodeo is a series of trainings in the highest-risk tasks performed in the industry. Similar to cattle herding, our rodeo is an opportunity for our craft workers to display their talents.

Why the rodeo? A few reasons. First, OSHA requires employers to determine competent persons to oversee specific high-risk tasks. Certain tasks also require qualified individuals to perform the job as well as the employer’s responsibility to determine and evaluate an employee's ability to perform as a qualified and/or competent person. Participants can choose to attend all six events or pick and choose the task that most relates to their specific job. Each event is specifically designed to deliver an accredited curriculum. Each student will take a written exam and will also display hands-on competency for the task. It is through this process that we help provide the necessary evaluations for employers to make an educated, calculated, and accurate determination of employee competency to determine a competent or qualified person.

OSHA STANDARD 1926.32 (f)

Competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

OSHA STANDARD 1926.32(m)

Qualified means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his or her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

Second, through evaluating the industry needs in our pursuit at CSSI of going beyond compliance, we determined a gap in the competent knowledge of those individuals supervising commercial construction projects around the state and the Midwest.

The evolution of the industry has provided many advancements. One unintentional gap in how some superintendents are sourced can leave them without the front-line knowledge and experience of performing some, if not many, of the highest-risk tasks specialty contractors might be performing on their projects.

Field engineers, project engineers, and assistant superintendents - through no fault of their own - are not getting to the superintendent position through the trades as predominantly as a few decades ago. This ascent was identified in the evaluation and provided a reason for these individuals to attend the rodeo even though the standard may not require them. The rodeo enhances the critical eye on these projects during the highest-risks when they are being performed and helping the industry achieve our goal of zero fatalities in the commercial construction industry in Iowa.

Lastly, CSSI has made a significant investment in our ability to deliver the highest-quality training by partnering with accredited curriculum providers, enhancing the knowledge of our trainers, and acquiring the necessary equipment to enhance the learning experience of the participants. At CSSI, we understand time is our most valuable asset after our employees. It is this understanding that we have pursued offering the highest-level training by sourcing trainers with industry and field experience.

At the end of the day, designating a competent person is required. How an employer goes about determining and evaluating these individuals is why CSSI is hosting our rodeos across the state. We take extreme pride in offering these courses with the industry's most respected and accredited curriculum providers, ensuring our trainers have been vetted and certified to deliver the course with the highest level of confidence. Select the location and classes that fit your personnel the best for the task they are performing, and together we can all do our part in the pursuit of zero fatalities in the commercial construction industry.

Schedule

COMPETENT PERSON TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION

Competent person level knowledge to monitor and perform daily inspections of trenching, shoring and excavation activities. 4-Hours

COMPETENT PERSON CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

This program prepares participants to operate in the capacity of Entrant, Attendant or Entry Supervisor during routine entries. Hands-on skills will be conducted in a mobile confined space trailer. 4-Hours

COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION

Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom and multiple workshops. Fall hazard identification; fundamentals of working at height; fall protection oversight; worksite programs; passive systems; administrative controls; fall protection planning; fall arrest system components; positioning systems; equipment care; rescue overview; system analysis. 16-Hours

COMPETENT PERSON SCAFFOLD INSPECTIONS

Detailed instruction in scaffold hazard recognition and common safety issues including a thorough discussion of OSHA regulations, and manufacturers recommended assembly instructions. 8-Hours

COMPETENT PERSON RIGGING INSPECTION

Competent Person level of knowledge of rigging gear inspection, proper rigging procedures and load control using typical rigging techniques. 4-Hours

CPR | FIRST AID | AED CERTIFICATION

This course teaches recognition and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims. 4-Hours

Dates: November 6-10, 2023 - West Des Moines

Instructors: Brandon Black | Jerry Eslick | Kurt Fiddelke | Kim Hodne | Luke Longman | Chris Pankow

Dates: January 22-26, 2024 - Davenport

Instructors: Brandon Black | Jerry Eslick | Kurt Fiddelke | Kim Hodne | Luke Longman | Chris Pankow

Dates: March 4-8, 2024 - Cedar Rapids

Instructors: Brandon Black | Jerry Eslick | Kurt Fiddelke | Kim Hodne | Luke Longman | Chris Pankow

Holmes Murphy & Associates

2727 Grand Prairie Parkway Waukee, IA 50263

Phone: (800) 247-7756

Fax: (515) 223-6944

www.holmesmurphy.com

@holmesmurphyins

Holmes Murphy & Associates

“Caring for Your Unique Potential is Our Soul Purpose.” That statement is the core of how we do business. We ask the tough questions, avoid the easy path, believe fully in caring for the unique challenges of our clients, impact the industry through innovation, and leverage our greatest assets — the hearts and minds of our people — to advocate on behalf of our clients. That’s our approach to risk management and benefits consulting, and it’s worked for us since our inception in 1932. As an independent brokerage, we serve clients in every industry and of almost every size, with the ultimate goal of providing exceptional service and caring for our clients’ unique potential. We are also the co-founder and co-owner of BrokerTech Ventures, the industry’s first broker-led convening platform and accelerator.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Chad Kleppe at CKleppe@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4382 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Holmes Murphy’s gracious and continued support!

RSVP For the MBI Breakfast Club

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Join MBI members for a coffee and pastry on us, while networking with colleagues and peers. Doors open at 7:30. We will provide a morning program that announces what's coming up for MBI followed by a presentation.

RSVP at www.MBI.Build/Events

T H E CL UB BREAKFAST

What Goes Up Must Come Down, SAFELY

BY BRANDON BLACK CSSI DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & TRAINING

Falls are the leading cause of death in construction year after year. This statistic bothers me. Falls are so easily preventable. Recently, I was setting up for a fall protection class while talking with a project manager and a safety director, and one said, "Why do they need three days to learn how not to fall?" Tradesmen do not need to learn how not to fall. They need to learn how to be protected from falling. Employers are required to protect them from falling.

The first place to start protecting employees is by providing the proper training for them. If they are new to this world of high heights and high hazards, it's awareness training. Next, you have authorized user training. This is for the tradesman working at heights, has the new guy as a partner or have years of experience, but no proper training. Last but not least, the most important is the competent person, i.e., the superintendent or foreman, who is responsible for everyone on the crew. In each level of training, the tradesmen will be given the knowledge to identify fall hazards and the proper order of correcting them by using the hierarchy of controls. In the hierarchy of controls, the hazard should be eliminated first and foremost. If this cannot happen, then we can use a passive system, i.e., guard rails and floor covers. Next is fall restraint, both of which keep the tradesman from falling. Then comes fall arrest. This allows the tradesman to fall, but shall stop them before they contact a lower level. Last is administrative controls, which include warning lines and a safety monitor. While a safety monitor is authorized under OSHA 1926.502, it is the least effective method for preventing exposures to fall hazards. It is for this root cause, most sophisticated owners have prohibited the usage of a safety monitor.

Training is not just about rules or regulations that employees and employers shall follow, but also about how the manufacturer intended the equipment to be used and the proper installation of the equipment.

Fall protection equipment has come a long way since it was introduced as a safety net on the golden gate bridge. We have body harnesses instead of belts. We have shock absorbing lanyards over a rope, and SRL's over lanyards. There are always better ways to protect the tradesmen from the falls they are exposed to almost daily. As an employer, are you providing the safest means of fall protection? Who is buying and providing your fall protection? Is this person a competent person in fall protection? If not, then why are they the ones deciding what is correct for the job? More often than not, the fall protection equipment that is provided is not proper for the conditions. It is being used improperly because there was never any training on how to properly use it. I have realized that because I am a carpenter and have worked as a tradesman and not trained properly. There is a very common temporary roof anchor that is not installed properly, it is critical these life-saving devices are installed in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.

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For more information on our safety services or safety consultants, contact Joe Melton at Joe@IowaCSSI.com

The other piece of fall protection equipment that may not be properly provided for the tradesman is the SRL, or come August is the SRD. The SRD, Self-Retracting Device, or "yo-yo", has come a long way just in size and weight since I joined the trades 20 years ago. The new SRD’s are classified by Class 1 and Class 2, which will tell you where you may have it anchored. If you or your tradesmen have anchor points at their Dorsal D ring or above, then you will choose a class 1. If you or your tradesmen anchor above or below their Dorsal D ring they must use a Class 2. Also, if you or your tradesmen work at a leading edge, the SRD must also be a Leading Edge SRD. No, not all cable SRD’s are leading edge.

Once we have provided the proper training for the workers, have provided the proper equipment for their work at heights, trained them on how to use the equipment, and created a rescue plan, we are ready to send them out to work at heights and to be properly protected from falling. The competent person that the employer as designated in writing must then do their due diligence and verify that the employee is using the equipment properly, is inspecting the equipment, has the right equipment, and hold people accountable that are not using their fall protection.

For more information on Fall Protection or if you would like to register or schedule a Fall Protection session with our CSSI consultants, please contact Brandon Black at Brandon@IowaCSSI.com.

“ It’s Not Safety First, It’s Safety ALWAYS”

CORNERSTONE ACADEMY

A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

A construction leadership development program designed to introduce attendees to several facets of the construction industry, a wealth of knowledge and allows the attendee to grow their professional networks. Register today at www.MBI.Build/cornerstone-academy.

CLASS DATES

September 21 & 22

October 26 & 27

November 16 & 17

December 7 & 8

January 11 & 12

"The MBI Cornerstone Academy was a great forum for professional growth, networking, and creating industry relationships. I recommend this program to anyone trying to further their industry community reach."

- Mike Norris, A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

HOW CAN I MARKET MY COMPANY'S SERVICES TO THE MBI MEMBERSHIP?

BY BEN HAMMES VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

A sponsorship at one of our programming events can be an excellent way for you to gain exposure to a select group of individuals working in the commercial construction industry. Or, it’s a great way to simply back the association that supports our 467 members.

Some of our upcoming events and sponsorships to highlight include:

BUILDING A SAFETY CHAMPION DINNER SPONSORSHIPS

• August 29, 2023 | $1,500

• September 19, 2023 | $1,500

• October 18, 2023 | $1,500

PROJECT MANAGER/PROJECT SUPERVISORS SERIES DINNER SPONSORSHIPS

• September 18, 2023 | $1,500

• October 16, 2023 | $1,500

FOUNDATIONS OF A FIELD LEADER DINNER SPONSORSHIP

• January 23, 2024 | $1,500

CONSTRUCTION RODEO SPONSORSHIPS

• Fall Protection | $3,000

• Qualified Rigger and Signal Person | $1,000

• Scaffold | $1,000

We can't provide the level of service to our companies without the support of our sponsors. We want to especially thank all of our Essential Partners, who have invested at least $5,000 annually to our programming and events. Our Essential Partners are highlighted on our website at www.MBI.Build/EssentialPartners.

We want to invite all of those interested parties to see our Sponsorship Guide on our website at www.MBI.Build under the "Get Involved" tab. Or, an easier way to start a conversation about crafting a package that works for you and your company, is to simply email Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build.

Everyone Uses Apps Have You Downloaded Ours?

BY BEN HAMMES VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

We’ve invested a lot of time and energy into bringing information to the fingertips of MBI members through our Mobile App. We’re constantly on the go – but you’re never far away from the information you need.

In the app, we include:

• Events: find and register for important events, upcoming trainings, and more. In addition, logged-in users will receive notifications of new opportunities and registration information.

• Training History: easily access your personalized Training Vault information and track the progress of your Master Builder Designation credits.

• Member Directory: find other MBI member companies, company contact information, and their primary company representatives.

• Connect with MBI: need to get in touch with our team? Our staff listing has direct contact information for each of our team members.

All you have to do is visit your mobile store where you get your apps and download the “MBI Mobile App”. Log-in with your credentials and you’re all set!

If you need help with your login credentials, please email Nichole Fry at NFry@MBI.Build.

THE MBI MEMBER ADVANTAGE

BY LAURIE DELMOTT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MBI strives for excellence when it comes to providing our members with quality service. Members can only take advantage of the services and benefits MBI has to offer if they are knowledgeable about what they are and how to obtain them. Face to face delivery in your area while providing you a free lunch or breakfast seems like a great way to accomplish this.

This fall, the very popular annual MBI Regional Membership Meetings will be coming to a location near you. These events are open to all MBI member firms and their employees for an opportunity to learn more about MBI’s service offerings and to make sure you are taking full advantage of your membership.

This year’s meetings will be a mix of breakfast and lunch meetings across the state as we deliver our “one-hour” guarantee program.

There is NO FEE to attend the MBI member exclusive program. However, pre-registration is highly recommended to ensure your seat at the table. Dates and locations for the 2023 Regional Meetings are as follows:

MEMBER APPRECIATION MEETINGS

Dates & Locations

SIOUX CITY

September 26

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: CW Suter

CEDAR RAPIDS

September 28 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: Star Equipment, Ltd.

DAVENPORT

October 10 7:30 – 8:30 am

Sponsored by: White Cap/Stetson

IOWA CITY

October 10

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: CW Suter

DES MOINES

October 12 7:30 – 8:30 am

Sponsored by: Star Equipment, Ltd.

AMES

October 12 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: White Cap/Stetson

DUBUQUE

October 17 7:30 – 8:30 am

Sponsored by: A-1 Mobile Storage Service

WATERLOO

October 17

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: White Cap/Stetson

To register for one of these locations, please visit www.MBI.Build/RegionalMeetings

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

2024 Annual Winter Conference!

BY TOM FULCHER SENIOR CONSULTANT FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING

On the heels of MBI’s most successful Annual Winter Conference, the 2024 event is looking up at a bar that has been raised in the areas of attendance, new features, sponsors, and even a larger footprint at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

The 2024 conference will be held February 27th and 28th at the Iowa Events Center and will feature unique training opportunities, multiple networking opportunities, and powerful keynote speakers.

During the two day program, attendees will have access to over 30 different sessions and breakouts. Highlighting the conference will be four dynamic keynote speakers who will cover an array of timely and thought-provoking topics. Headlining Tuesday’s line-up is Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Dr. Hardy has authored a number of best-selling books and has millions of people reading his blogs. His program during the Masters Award Luncheon will focus on a recent collaboration that builds on the concept of how it is easier to grow “by ten times (10X) than two times (2X)”. Also on Tuesday, Jake Thompson will kick things off at the Build Iowa Breakfast by sharing his thoughts on “controlling the controllables”. On Wednesday, make sure you are well caffeinated as the morning program starts with Bill Schmarzo (often referred to as the Dean of Big Data) who will get you thinking about how big data and AI are and will be changing the industry. The keynote roster is rounded off with Jeff “Odie” Espenship who will share his concept of “Target Leadership” and how leadership influences behavior in the area of safety during the highly anticipated Safety Awards Luncheon.

A new added feature to the 2024 schedule is the Project Manager Boot Camp that will be held throughout the two days of the conference totaling 10 hours of interactive and engaging content and workshops. This session will be presented by Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction (Phoenix, AZ) and will delve into some to the latest and greatest strategies for running and delivering best-in-class projects. For additional information about Jason, see page 47.

Featured speakers who are scheduled to deliver a breakout session in addition to their keynote message are always a highlight of the Winter Conference and we are very excited about the 2024 lineup:

DR. BENJAMIN HARDY

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, author of many books, and the world’s leading resource on transformational psychology. His writing and teaching on the subjects of identity transformation, growth strategy, and leadership are unique and unmatched. 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.

Together, Dr. Hardy and Dan Sullivan have written "Who Not How" and "The Gap and the Gain". Other books that Dr. Hardy has authored include "Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation", "10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less", and "Personality Isn't Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story".

JAKE THOMPSON

Jake teaches people how to compete every day with themselves. By winning the day, we win in business and in life. Through lived experiences as an athlete, entrepreneur and speaker, he is battletested and has mastered the secret to success. To achieving goals and making the impossible, possible, to being great, not just good enough.

Jake’s approach…

“The life we desire is closer than we think. It’s the small shifts in our daily focus, mentally and practically, that build a winning life”. We all have a gift inside of us, but it takes courage, systems, and a competitive mindset to access it. I’ll show you how, so you’re not sitting on the bench, waiting for life.

BILL SHMARZO

Bill is regarded as one of the top Digital Transformation influencers on big data, data science, design thinking, data monetization and data economics.

Bill is currently part of Dell Technology’s core data management leadership team, where he is responsible for spearheading customer cocreation engagement to identify and prioritize the customers' key data management, data science, and data monetization requirements.

Bill is the author of four books including: "Big Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business", "Big Data MBA: Driving Business Strategies with Data Science", "The Art of Thinking Like a Data Scientist" and "The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation".

Bill holds a Master of Business Administration from University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Computer Science and Business Administration from Coe College.

JEFF “ODIE” ESPENSHIP

Check out the MBI EDGE Podcast to hear a sneak peak of Bill Shmarzo before the Winter Conferenece.

1 Episode 17

“Odie” is an international airline pilot, founder of Target Leadership, author, USAF fighter pilot, husband, father, and all-around good guy!

He graduated from the University of Georgia, where he received a full academic scholarship from their Air Force ROTC program. Due to his demonstrated 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. Due to Jeff’s outgoing, personable, always smiling, eager to please personality, his squadron mates quickly gave him his callsign “Odie” aptly named after the popular cartoon Garfield’s sidekick.

THE DEAN OF BIG DATA Season

23/24

EDUCATION CURRICULUM

We have carefully developed and curated a new top tier 2023-2024 education curriculum for you and your companies to utulize to meet training and education needs.

For more information or to register for any of the listed sessions or events, please visit www.MBI.Build/Events.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Senior Education and Training Consultant, Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build/ (515) 657-4395 or our CSSI Director of Education and Training, Brandon Black at Brandon@IowaCSSI.com/(515) 577-5198.

Tom Fulcher

Brandon Black

ECOLOGICAL SERIES – 4 PART SERIES

Session 1 – Funky Things in the Air

We will discuss how to keep it clean on our jobsite. How to protect existing waterways and drain fields. Dealing with stormwater runoff and required permits, what General Permit #2 requires and why, and how to obtain permit coverage. A DNR Field Office perspective on inspections, Complaints and common deficiencies.

2 Ecological Credits

Dates: September 5, 2023 – WDM + Virtual

September 10, 2024 – WDM + Virtual

Session 2 – Spill Prevention: Protecting the Environment

The second topic for this environmental series will deal directly with spill prevention. This will center around protocols, processes and preparedness. The importance of having an onsite plan in the event of a spill, whether it’s just a cup or gallons on the ground. The required gear and supplies needed for on site cleanup. Which agencies to notify and the timeline for reporting, as well as best practices for prevention and mitigation.

2 Ecological Credits

Dates: October 11, 2023 – WDM + Virtual October 8, 2024 – WDM + Virtual

Session 3 – Respiratory Protection

The goal of this session will be to examine the requirements of respirator use in the construction industry. The employer’s duty and responsibilities to their employees’ protection regarding hazardous atmospheres in the workplace. The various types of respirators and filters will be covered and their specific uses. Written program and recordkeeping requirements as well as required medical exams and fit testing of employees mandatory will also be covered before they use a respirator on the job.

2 Ecological Credits

Dates: November 14, 2023 – WDM + Virtual November 12, 2024 – WDM + Virtual

Session 4 – Plans, Permits & Prevention

The final session of the series will focus on bringing all of the information together as a package. There will be discussion regarding where the environmental issues and requirements fall in the project planning stage through project completion. We will identify the required permits for construction, permit application and the lead time to obtain these permits. We will also cover the “cradle to grave” manifesting requirements for hazardous waste disposal.

2 Ecological Credits

Dates: December 20, 2023 – WDM + Virtual December 10, 2024 – WDM + Virtual

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

ONLINE TRAINING

Educational Curriculum

MICROSOFT PROJECT PROFESSIONAL BASICS SERIES

Microsoft Project Professional is the industry-leading project management tool, and understanding how to use it is vital to every professional. This series includes four 2-hour sessions. Each session can be purchased separately.

Understanding Microsoft Project

This session covers all the tools a project beginner needs, from developing project schedules, assigning resources, and editing timelines, all the way through sharing and outputting the project for real-world use/ update.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: November 29, 2023

Schedules & Resources

This session covers all the tools a Project beginner needs, from developing project schedules, assigning resources, and editing timelines, all the way through sharing and outputting the project for real-world use/ update.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: December 6, 2023

Timeline and Deadlines

This session covers showing and hiding the timeline, customizing timeline tasks, changing timeline display options, copying the timeline, using the task information dialog, changing the task calendar, creating a baseline and using lag and lead time.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: December 13, 2023

Project Output

This session covers creating milestone, setting deadlines, creating constraints, format, filters & groups, exporting a project to other formats, printing/emailing a project, and overview of project web app.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: December 20, 2023

MICROSOFT EXCEL BASIC SERIES

Microsoft Excel Basic is the industry-leading project management tool, and understanding how to use it is vital to every professional This series includes four 2-hour sessions. Each session can be purchased separately.

Understanding the Basics

This session was developed for the beginner, or infrequent, user of Microsoft Excel who wants to get a better handle on how to perform basic formatting, calculation, and data sorting functions.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: January 3, 2024

Fun with Functions and Formulas

This session covers controlling worksheet views, using automatic fill features, understanding formulas and the formula bar and using common functions and formulas.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: January 8, 2024

Delving into Data

This session covers working with data filters, understanding data sorting, removing duplicate values, how to merge and split data cells, and adding data validation.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: January 22, 2024

Summarizing Simplified

This session covers controlling page layouts, inserting images and symbols, creating simple charts, editing chart display options, and working with pivot tables.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: February 5, 2024

ONLINE TRAINING

Educational Curriculum

MICROSOFT EXCEL INTERMEDIATE SERIES

This intermediate-level course will show you exactly how simple Microsoft Excel can be, when you get proper training that is focused on how to use the program in the real world.

Working with Templates

This session covers using Excel online templates, creating templates from a worksheet, saving and sharing templates, editing templates, using templates to start new worksheets, and template best practices.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: March 6, 2024

Data Control

This session covers sorting data, filtering data, finding data, working with conditional formatting, and integrating filters and conditional formatting.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: March 13, 2024

Conditional & Lookup Formulas

This session covers linking workbooks and worksheets via formulas, conditional formulas and functions, lookup formulas and functions, nesting formulas and other useful formulas and functions.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: March 21, 2024

Charts & Tables

This session covers chart planning, creating basic charts and tables, chart types and formats, pivot tables and sharing charts and tables.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: March 28, 2024

PROCORE FOR SUPERINTENDENTS

Procore’s basic tools are what superintendents are going to be using most. Track daily progress, manpower, deliveries, and more while walking the project.

Managing Field Activities (iPad, iPhone, and Android)

This session covers Procore’s drawing, specifications, photos, and daily log tools for the iPad and other mobile devices.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: April 4, 2024

Managing Field Safety (iPad, iPhone, and Android)

This session covers Procore’s Inspections, Observations, and Documents tool. It covers how to create safety incident reports, use company created inspections and checklists, create observations with attachments and how to assign and track observations.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: April 10, 2024

Managing Subcontractors (iPad, iPhone, and Android

)

This session covers Procore’s directory, prime contracts, T&M Tickets, and the submittals tool. It also covers how to add new users, navigate and read contracts, log and track T&M tickets, create announcements and send push notifications, and how to look up subcontractor submittals.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: April 17, 2024

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

Curriculum

ONLINE TRAINING

BLUEBEAM SERIES

A 3-Part series dedicated to training on the Bluebeam Revu platform.

Bluebeam Revu Advanced – Digital Dashboard Creation

This comprehensive session will cover how to use Bluebeam Revu's powerful hyperlinking and design features to create efficient, customized dashboards that cater to your specific project needs.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: May 16, 2024

Bluebeam Revu eXtreme

This training course will dive into the features only available within Bluebeam Revu eXtreme, including: using the Batch tools to perform processes on multiple PDF documents simultaneously, using Quantity Link to port measurement totals to Excel, and using OCR to transform scanned text into searchable, editable data.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: May 23, 2024

Bluebeam Revu eXtreme – Forms & Digital Signatures

This course will cover how to use Bluebeam Revu's form creation and digital signature tools to quickly create, manage, and validate project forms.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: May 29, 2024

PROCORE FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

Procore is a powerful Project Management tool, but all too often we get it dropped on us and told to “figure it out” or we get a 15-minute overview and told to “read the help files” and use it on our next project.

Templates – Starting Your Project on the Right Foot

This session covers how to create custom trades in the directory, add individuals and companies to Procore, create custom meeting templates, create inspection templates, create observation templates, and create punch list templates.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: June 12, 2024

Financial Workflows Made Easy

This session covers how to create workflows for invoices, create workflows for prime contractors and subcontracts, create workflows for change orders and create workflows for budget changes.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: June 19, 2024

Scheduling – Keeping Projects on Track

This session covers how to upload and manage your schedule within Procore, review schedule changes from subcontractors, link schedule items to other Procore tools, and track T&M tickets and writing change events.

2 Project Management Credits

Date: June 26, 2024

ONLINE TRAINING

Personal Organization & Work / Life Balance

Learn to combat the chaos of construction day to day. Participants will walk away with; components of a personal organization system, tools for the organization; keys to productivity and how to protect your plan.

2 Leadership Credits

Date: November 15, 2023

Team Balance Health

In this session we will present methods that can be used by any team to level work, cover for each other, and make sure the team cares for themselves and their families in a remarkable way. In this presentation we will cover the specific tools for you to use when building a team.

2 Leadership Credits

Date: April 18, 2024

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AWARENESS TRAINING

Educational Curriculum

AWARENESS SAFETY TRAINING

Live streamed virtual monthly awareness trainings will be conducted once a month. Each will be recorded and available to be viewed at your convenience. Members can pay for each one a la carte or can bundle all 12 for a discounted fee.

Site Orientation

Participants will hear what is required and necessary in a site-specific safety plan, emergency action plan, and contractor orientation. We will share best practices for development, distribution, and communication of these critical plans.

Date: January 9, 2024

HazCom

In this session we will cover the common hazardous materials on a jobsite, and how to identify them and protect employees from potential exposure. Also covering best practices for communicating and storing the necessary SDS’s documentation.

Date: February 20, 2024

Fall Protection

This session will discuss the proper selection, storage, and usage of fall protection equipment and systems. We will share techniques for identifying defects in personal fall arrest equipment as well as when fall protection equipment and systems are required.

Date: March 12, 2024

Trench / Excavation

We will discuss the potential hazards associated with trench and excavation. We will share best practices and requirements when performing trench/excavation; We will also discuss soil type identification and benching / sloping techniques.

Date: April 16, 2024

Scaffold

In this session we will discuss the top hazards identified when conducting a daily inspection of the scaffold setup and equipment. We will discuss manufactures' recommendations, and how to mitigate potential hazards.

Date: May 21, 2024

Electrical Lockout / Tagout

We will be discussing the potential electrical hazards on jobsite, and how to mitigate exposure to these hazards. We will be discussing the basic steps to lockout/tagout and when these steps would be necessary.

Date: June 11, 2024

additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

AWARENESS TRAINING

Educational Curriculum

Rigging Inspection

In this session we will discuss the proper techniques and tools for inspecting and selecting the necessary rigging equipment. We will also be discussing the load ratings and handling of products, and identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

Date: July 9, 2024

Respiratory Silica

In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with silica, and how to mitigate and reduce employee exposure. We will discuss general best practices and requirements for silica removal and disposal plans, as well as what respiratory requirements will apply.

Date: August 13, 2024

Mobile Equipment

In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with operating and working around all types of equipment on an active construction site. We will discuss the general best practices associated with conducting a thorough pre-use inspection, while identifying what qualifications are required to operate specific equipment.

Date: September 10, 2024

Fire Protection

In the session we will discuss the common hazards associated with an active jobsite that are leading causes of fires. We will discuss general tips, tools, and techniques for identifying and mitigating potential fires.

Date: October 8, 2024

Ladders / Stairs – WWS

In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with utilizing ladders, and how to mitigate hazards by utilizing the appropriate equipment and tools for the task. We will discuss best practices for a clean and orderly walking and working surfaces, while sharing proper construction of stairways and railing.

Date: November 5, 2024

Housekeeping & Demolition/Material Handling

In this session we will discuss general practices for ensuring a clean and orderly jobsite, while covering the appropriate steps and protocols for demolition and mitigating exposure to potential hazards. We will discuss the appropriate methods for material handling, storage and staging of an active jobsite.

Date: December 10, 2024

For more information about our safety consultants, please visit www.IowaCSSI.com/our-team.

IN-PERSON TRAINING & VIRTUAL 23/24 Educational Curriculum

Adult CPR | First Aid | AED Certification

This course teaches skills that one needs to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives. The hands-on skills training provides the knowledge and confidence needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, and how to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Successful attendees will receive a certificate valid for two years.

4 Safety Credits

Dates:

September 13, 2023 [AM | PM Session] - WDM

December 21, 2023 [PM Session] – Clear Lake

February 14, 2024 [PM Session] – WDM

March 20, 2024 [PM Session] – WDM

April 16, 2024 [AM | PM Session] – Iowa City

July 17, 2024 [PM Session] - WDM

MB EYE on the Future

This program offers attendees the opportunity to become more involved as current and future leaders of the construction industry. Participants step outside of their comfort zones while gaining communication and relationship-building skills.

26 Leadership Credits | 22 Project Management

Credits

Dates:

September 14-15, 2023 -WDM

October 5-6, 2023 - WDM

November 2-3, 2023- WDM

December 14-15, 2023- WDM

January 18-19, 2024- WDM

February 15-16, 2024- WDM

Project Manager / Project Supervisor Leadership Series

This interactive leadership program will challenge members of the project team to understand project budgets, elevate individual and team performance, understand customer dynamics, and even have a little bit of fun in the process. Offered in the fall and again in the winter.

8 Leadership Credits | 12 Project Management

Credits | 2 Safety Credits | 2 Ecological Credits

Dates: September 18-19, 2023

October 16-17, 2023

Dates: January 25-26, 2024

February 8-9, 2024

Cornerstone Academy

Designed to introduce attendees to several facets of the commercial construction industry, while providing them with a wealth of valuable information and priceless resources.

8 Leadership Credits | 8 Project Management

Credits | 6 Safety Credits | 6 Ecological Credits | 5 Ethics Credits | 7 Your Choice Credits

Dates:

September 21-22, 2023

October 26-27, 2023

November 16-17, 2023

December 7-8, 2023

January 11-12, 2024

Strategies for Successful Onboarding and HR Processes

This hands-on workshop will help you discover how to attract, hire, on-board and develop your people. Discover the importance of culture, vision and purpose as a “retention” tool.

5 Leadership Credits

Date: September 27, 2023 - WDM

IN-PERSON TRAINING & VIRTUAL

Curriculum

Blueprint Reading – Session 1: General Construction / Civil / Project Delivery Methods

An introduction to the life cycle of a construction project from project conception, through design, construction, and project closeout. Learn about project delivery methods, such as the traditional Design-Bid-Build, as well as alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Management.

3 Project Management Credits | 1 Ecological Credit

Dates: October 13, 2023 – WDM

December 11, 2023 – Sioux City

January 8, 2024 – Waterloo

April 19, 2024 – WDM

July 18, 2024 – Quad Cities

Blueprint Reading – Session 2: Architectural / Structural

Participants will learn reading and the 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.

4 Project Management Credits

Dates: October 13, 2023 – WDM

December 11, 2023 – Sioux City

January 8, 2024 – Waterloo

April 19, 2024 – WDM

July 18, 2024 – Quad Cities

Blueprint Reading – Session 3: Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing

Participants will learn 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.

6 Project Management Credits

Dates: October 20, 2023 - WDM

December 12, 2023 – Sioux City

January 9, 2024 – Waterloo

April 26, 2024 – WDM

July 19, 2024 – Quad Cities

Business Development is EVERYONE’S Business!

This interactive session is a focused approach to BD and will help you discover techniques to maximize and enhance client relationships.

5 Leadership Credits

Date: October 24, 2023 - WDM

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWPs

Certified Operator Training

This 2-Day training program that teaches IVES training curriculum and will provide a hands-on learning atmosphere to enhance the knowledge retention and attendee experience that goes BEYOND COMPLIANCE for those seeking high-level competency.

9 Safety Credits

Dates: November 1-2, 2023 - WDM

May 7-8, 2024 - WDM

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

IN-PERSON TRAINING & VIRTUAL

Educational Curriculum

CONSTRUCTION RODEO

In this 5-day rodeo, a full schedule attendee will have earned their Competent Person Level Certification for six highly hazardous topics. We have developed this rodeo in a response to the need in the field for enhanced knowledge and competency in these high hazard tasks. Each session can be purchased separately depending on the need or there is a discounted package price for those desiring all six sessions.

Competent Person Trenching & Excavation

Participants of this 4-hour course will come out with a competent person level knowledge to monitor and perform daily inspections of trenching, shoring and excavation activities.

3 Safety Credits | 1 Leadership Credit

Competent Person Confined Space Entry

Develop proper procedures for making entry into Permit Required Confined Spaces. The session will explain strategies to safeguard employee’s health and safety when dealing with confined spaces. Required training for employees entering a Permit Required Confined Space.

3 Safety Credits | 1 Leadership Credit

Competent Person Fall Protection

This two-day course educates participants on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will develop the skills required of a Competent Person. This course is delivered through the 3M curriculum 6424 FALL PROTECTION COMPETENT PERSON.

12 Safety Credits | 4 Leadership Credits

Competent Person Scaffold Inspections

The 8 hour scaffold competent person course provides detailed instruction in scaffold hazard recognition and common safety issues including a thorough discussion of OSHA regulations, manufacturers’ recommended assembly instructions and the topics required by 29CFR1926.454.

6 Safety Credits | 2 Leadership Credits

Competent Person Rigging Inspection

Designed to provide participants with a competent person level of knowledge of rigging gear inspection, proper rigging procedures, and load control using typical rigging techniques. Classroom interactive and problem-solving workshops are included.

3 Safety Credits | 1 Leadership Credit

Adult First Aid | CPR | AED Certification

This course teaches skills that one needs to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives. The hands-on skills training provides the knowledge and confidence needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, and how to provide care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Successful attendees will receive a certificate valid for two years.

4 Safety Credits

Dates: November 6-10, 2023 – WDM

January 22-26, 2024 – Quad Cities

March 4-8, 2024 – Cedar Rapids

IN-PERSON TRAINING & VIRTUAL

Educational Curriculum

JHA Training * MBI Member Only

In this two-hour “free” workshop we will not only review how to complete the new MBI industry best practice JHA, we will take a deep dive into why. Participants will assess several different tasks to identify, mitigate and communicate the hazards.

2 Safety Credits

Dates:

November 15, 2023 [AM|PM Session] – WDM

December 13, 2023 [AM|PM Session] – WDM

December 19, 2023 [AM|PM Session]– Clear Lake

January 30, 2024 [AM Session] – Dubuque

January 30, 2024 [PM Session] – Waterloo

January 31, 2024 [AM Session] – Cedar Rapids

January 31, 2024 [PM Session] – Iowa City

February 1, 2024 [AM | PM Session] – Davenport

OSHA 10 Hour Course – Construction

This course teaches OSHA requirements, learning and adhering to proper safety procedure, as well as why safety conscious behavior is vital for each and every worker on the job site.

7 Safety Credits | 3 Ecological Credits

Dates: November 28-29, 2023 – WDM

December 13-14, 2023 – Waterloo

December 20-21, 2023 – Clear Lake

March 19-20, 2024 – WDM

July 16-17, 2024 - WDM

www.MBI.Build/Events

Leadership Experience

The 4-session series learning experiences include pre-session assignments, instructions by Executive Coach David Rabiner, team exercises and networking time. Also includes private oneon-one leadership coaching sessions with the instructor.

32 Leadership Credits

Dates: November 30 – December 1, 2023

January 4-5, 2024

February 1-2, 2024

March 7-8, 2024

Noise Hazards – Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss * MBI Member Only

This session includes and an introduction to noise exposure, nature of sound, how we hear, recognizing and identifying noise hazards, preventing occupational hearing loss, hierarchy of controls for noise hazards, hearing conservation programs, and an exercise on using noise meters.

2 Safety Credits

Date: December 4, 2023 – WDM + Virtual

Advanced Blueprint Reading

This course will be delivered at an intermediate to advanced level so familiarity with commercial plans, specs, and the RSMeans manual is necessary for the attendee to capture the greatest value.

7 Project Management Credits

Dates: December 19, 2023 – WDM

April 5, 2024 – Waterloo

May 17, 2024 – WDM

August 16, 2024 – Quad Cities

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit

IN-PERSON TRAINING / VIRTUAL 23/24 Educational Curriculum

OSHA Recordkeeping – 300 Logs Plus How to Conduct a Thorough Incident Investigation

This course covers the proper completion of the OSHA 300 logs plus an in-depth process of conducting a thorough incident investigation.

2.5 Safety Credits

Date: January 9, 2024 – WDM + Virtual

Foundations of a Field Leader

This 4-session series field leadership program is designed to provide a host of tools and information to help participants excel as leaders in the areas of leadership, risk management, communication, and personal effectiveness. This program will provide the tools and help develop the skills in becoming successful leaders.

12 Leadership Credits | 12 Project Management

Credits | 3 Safety Credits | 5 Ethics Credits

Dates: January 10, 2024

January 23-24, 2024

February 7, 2024

February 21, 2024

OSHA 30 Hour Course – Construction

This 5-day course offers high level safety knowledge from a field leader perspective to understand and implement OSHA regulations and requirements. Instruction will be blended learning with lecture, interactive presentations, group activities and “live” demonstrations that include real life day-to-day scenarios, developing preplans, the importance of learning and adhewwring to proper safety procedures.

15 Safety Credits | 15 Your Choice Credits

Dates: January 15-18, 2024 – Waterloo

January 29 – February 1, 2024 - Nevada

Championing Innovation & Change

Participants will learn to create challenging goals that energize and inspire others; responsibly challenge the status quo; experiment and take smart risks to achieve innovative and effective solutions; confront common misconceptions about change; discover the most common mistakes in handling change; understand the role of emotions in change; learn useful tips for engaging others.

7 Leadership Credits

Date: January 17, 2024 – WDM

OSHA 10 Hour Course – General Industry

High-quality education and learning for those performing the general industry task; walking working surface safety, exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, fire protection, electrical safety, PPE, hazard communication, safety and health programs, bloodborne pathogens, machine guarding and ergonomics.

7 Safety Credits | 3 Ecological Credits

Date: February 13-14, 2024 – WDM

23/24

Educational Curriculum

IN-PERSON TRAINING / VIRTUAL

Project Engineer Development Course

This 24-hour Project Engineer course equips participants with a working knowledge base of the essential industry standard processes and practices. It begins by highlighting the unique, invaluable role of Project Engineers. It continues with a general overview of the construction industry, then follows the natural sequence of construction projects by exploring the key workflows within the project lifecycle. From the bid documents, all the way through to project closeout, participants will learn not only how things get done, but why we must do them.

12 Project Management Credits | 4 Ethics Credits | 4 Leadership Credits | 4 Your Choice Credits

Dates: March 4-5, 2024 – WDM

April 8-9, 2024 - WDM

Building a Safety Champion

This 3-session program is designed to help enhance the safety culture within a company by empowering managers and safety leaders. This program will attract those individuals who are not only safety conscious for themselves and every member of their team, but who are also in a position to create fundamental changes with their company. The curriculum for this program will guide attendees through subject matter that will enhance and change their approach to individual and company-wide safety practices. Offered in the spring and again in the fall.

15 Leadership Credits | 15 Safety Credits | 3 Ethics Credits

Dates: March 14-15, 2024

April 11-12, 2024

May 9-10, 2024

Dates: August 27-28, 2024

September 18-19, 2024

October 15-16, 2024

Rigging Competent Person Inspection Training

This course is designed to provide participants with a competent person level of knowledge of rigging gear inspection, proper rigging procedures, and load control using typical rigging techniques utilizing classroom interaction, and problem-solving workshops.

4 Safety Credits

Date: April 3, 2024 - WDM

Competent Person Fall Protection

This two-day course focuses on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will also help develop the skills required of a Competent Person. Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops. The course material will provide an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

4 Leadership Credits | 12 Safety Credits

Date: April 24-25, 2024 - WDM

SLII® Situational Leadership Concepts

The foundation of SLII lies in teaching leaders to diagnose the needs of an individual or a team and then use the appropriate leadership style to respond to the needs of the person, team, and the situation. Participants will learn about the three skills of SLII® Goal Setting, Diagnosing, and Matching. Included is the Leadership Behavior Analysis (LBAII), which measures your current leadership flexibility and effectiveness.

7 Leadership Credits

Date: April 30, 2024 - WDM

For additional information or to register for any of these events

Educational Curriculum

Competent Person Trenching & Excavating

This 4-hour session covers the general requirements; soil analysis; protective system; testing and OSHA Compliance Inspections.

4 Safety Credits

Date: May 15, 2024 -WDM

Competent Person Scaffold Inspector & Erector Training

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

8 Safety Credits

Date: May 30, 2024 - WDM

Coaching with Valuable Feedback and Managing Difficult Conversations

In this course, participants learn how both feedback and coaching are used ongoing to reinforce good performance and to redirect poor performance. A simple feedback and coaching model is presented for participants to practice powerful feedback and coaching skills, and to plan how to apply the approach to a real work situation. Participants will also learn how to conduct a difficult conversation that leads to improved relationships and increased productivity.

4 Leadership Credits | 3 Ethics Credits

Date: June 5, 2024 - WDM

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

Beyond Compromise: A Better Way to Negotiate

A Better Way to Negotiate is an interactive program where participants discover how to balance complex human relationships with a focus on results to achieve win/win outcomes in negotiations.

4 Leadership Credits | 3 Ethics Credits

Date: August 14, 2024 – WDM

Educational Curriculum

WEBINARS

Webinars are an exclusive MBI member advantage and only available to the MBI membership.

Innovative Strategies Toward Total Worker Health

This informative session will address mental health and substance use issues by providing information, guidance, and access to training resources to protect workers. Discover what you and your company can do to promote whole worker health and strategically address mental health in the workplace.

Date: November 6, 2023

Sales & Use Tax Update

This webinar will address the sales and use tax issues related to new construction, renovation, repair and installation of tangible personal property. There are also favorable exemptions for contractors and we will discuss how to qualify for those exemptions.

Date: December 12, 2023

CSSI Top 10

In this informative webinar, we will explore the top 10 safety hazards that were handled by CSSI safety consultants over the past three plus years and will share best practices in correcting or abating the hazard.

Date: January 11, 2024

Maximize the Value of your EAP

This webinar will assist participants in understanding how an EAP can support their employees and their business alike. The EAP professionals will outline the features of a strong EAP and help participants identify strategies to access and promote the benefit to their workforce.

Date: February 20, 2024

Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving

This webinar focuses on the dangers of distracted driving and statistics related to incidents that have occurred in the state of Iowa. The three types of distracted driving will be reviewed as well as the specific controls to mitigate risk of an incident. Lastly, company policy expectations and the consequences of distracted driving will be discussed.

Date: March 12, 2024

Stand Down, Embrace the Trench

In this webinar, we will discuss the hazards and mitigation techniques involved with trenching, excavation, and shoring activities. The presenters will share firsthand experiences of what can go wrong during these operations and how a company can protect itself and its employees. Training requirements and options will be explored, along with common best practices. Regulatory requirements for each operation including general requirements, soil classification, sloping and benching, timber shoring for trenches, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives to timber shoring, selection of PPE will also be discussed.

Date: April 9, 2024

For additional information or to register for any of these events visit www.MBI.Build/Events

Let’s Talk!! Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

This webinar focuses on when and how to talk to construction workers about behavioral health. Learn techniques to break stigma around mental health and to create psychologically safe and mentally healthy workplace cultures. We will highlight specific opportunities to talk to construction workers about mental wellbeing, substance use disorders, opioid risk reduction, and suicide prevention.

Date: May 1, 2024

Iowa Mechanics Lien Law Updates

This webinar will discuss the new definitions and notice requirements for filing liens in Iowa. Guidance on how to use the Iowa Secretary of State’s Mechanic’s Liens in Iowa will be provided as well as practical advice on handling lien filings and lien situations.

Date: June 11, 2024

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

Surety bonds are a popular risk mitigation product on construction projects and are often a requirement, especially if the project is federal or public work. You’ll learn what surety bonds are, the purpose they serve and how they serve it, the different types of bonds, and the process for obtaining bonds when they are required.

Date: July 9, 2024

Drones – The Essential Tool

In this webinar, we will discuss the value of drones in the built environment while addressing topics such as the benefits of using drones in the built environment, different types of drones that are used and why, how a firm can safely operate drones in the built environment, the regulatory state of the drone ecosphere, and the future of drones in the built environment.

Date: August 6, 2024

Fleet Telematics to Positively Influence Driver Behavior

In this webinar, we will discuss what are telematics, how the data can be used to identify at-risk behaviors, and how to coach them out of your fleet.

Date: September 10, 2024

Prepare for Tomorrow by Asking the Right Security Questions Today

This webinar will present you with crucial questions to help evaluate your organization’s information security posture and empower your leaders with actionable steps. Topics include: compliance requirements; cyberliability insurance; data inventory; training employees; managing a remote workforce and more.

Date: October 8, 2024

Did You Know...

About the MASTER BUILDER DESIGNATION Program?

BY TOM FULCHER SENIOR CONSULTANT FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING

Over 1,200 industry professionals utilize the Master Builder Designation program to track their development journey!

What Gets Tracked – GETS DONE!

This age-old adage applies to so much of our lives including our health, finances, and much more!

When it comes to tracking your personal and professional development journey, the Master Builder Designation program is the ideal tracking mechanism that focuses on the areas of Leadership, Project Management, Safety, Ecological Construction, and Ethics.

Tracking your educational progress in these critical industry areas is sure to help you develop into a well-rounded industry professional.

For additional information about the Master Builder Designation program or to enroll, contact Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.

CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2023

BY ADAM DOBRASKA

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The construction industry is much more than just the work, it’s also about the people that put in the work to ensure that the industry as a whole continues to thrive. Start the preparation for how you and your employees will celebrate Construction Week 2023. As always, Construction Week will be celebrated the first part of the month on October 2nd-6th. We’re planning to hold two appreciation lunches and two breakfasts on job sites yet to be determined. This will allow us to gather some press afterwards, and to show appreciation for the extremely valuable individuals in the construction industry.

As an MBI member, we are asking for your help to promote the men and women in your companies and the safe and effective job that they perform! Construction Week would honestly not be possible without the dedication and effort from hardworking members like you! Growing the industry is vital, but it’s always important to take some time to shine a spotlight on those who make this industry stronger through their work ethic.

There are countless ways for you and your company to get involved in celebrating Construction Week. All of our Construction Week resources can be found on the MBI website at www.MBI.Build/constructionweek, which will be updated regularly as more resources become available.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Shine a spotlight on your exceptional field workers.

• Hold a company celebration (breakfast, lunch, break or outing).

• Contact a local media outlet to speak about the importance of Construction Week.

• Get into a classroom and speak about the rewarding careers.

• Request that Construction Week be added to everyone’s calendar in the office.

• Promote Construction Week on all your social media channels by using #ConstructionWeek23.

If you have other ideas about promoting Construction Week, please share them with us! Let us know how you plan to celebrate so we can continue to build off the successes of the past. We love hearing the new and innovative ways that you celebrate Construction Week. Have fun, get creative, and show our state that this is the best industry to be a part of! Construction Week is a culmination of all the hard work that these individuals put in year round, so let’s take the time to celebrate these amazing people!

For more information about Construction Week 2023, feel free to reach out to Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build.

Project Engineer Development

BY TOM FULCHER SENIOR CONSULTANT FOR EDUCATION & TRAINING

Over the past several years, members have seen more than their share of new industry curriculum from MBI and our preferred safety training provider, Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. Whether we are building safety champions, providing a solid foundation for field leaders, or helping to mold the next great industry leaders, MBI and CSSI are constantly looking to add new learning opportunities for the industry.

Well, MBI is at it again!

As a result of collaboration with multiple MBI members and determining there is a need for training that addresses the role of the Project Engineer, we are excited to announce the addition of the Project Engineer Development Series coming in March 2024.

This new series will provide attendees with the knowledge, insights, strategies, and standard industry examples necessary for a project engineer to grow into a powerful member of the project team.

AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THIS SERIES INCLUDE:

• What is a Project Engineer?

• Early Project Requirements | Plans – Specs –Submittals

• Scope & Contracts

• Project Communication and Documentation

• Buy-Out & Change Order Management

• Cost Tracking and Earned Value Management

• Progress Billings, Releases & Insurance

• Habits of a Complete Project Engineer

The Project Engineer Development Series will be presented by Paul Stout with Power Summit in San Diego who is a construction project manager, estimator, LEED Accredited Professional and the AGC of America’s 2009 National Instructor of the Year. He brings more than twenty-three years of practical, hands-on construction experience to the arena. His progression of personal and career growth included labor, supervision, and management for hundreds of projects. Paul was a crew foreman or project superintendent for five years, an estimator for more than five years and a project manager for more than ten years. Paul has managed projects from the position of both subcontractor and prime contractor.

To find out additional information about this exciting new program, contact Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.

UFG Insurance

118 2nd Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

MBI Essential Partner

Phone: (800) 332-7977

Fax: (800) 974-0297

www.ufginsurance.com

UFG Insurance is a publicly traded, multibillion-dollar company, with more than 75 years of knowledge and experience, providing commercial insurance and surety bonds for businesses.

UFG’s local network of professionals provides national expertise. UFG sells through more than 1,000 independent agencies in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. UFG has been named a Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ every year since 2007 by Insurance Journal magazine, was named a Five-Star Carrier by Insurance Business America in 2019 for the third consecutive year, placed on Business Insurance’s 2019 Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance list and in 2021, for the fifth time, was named to The Des Moines Register’s annual Top Workplaces in Iowa list.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Chad Kleppe at CKleppe@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4382 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates UFG’s gracious and continued support!

The Round Table

BY JOE MELTON VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY SERVICES

The MBI Safety Education Committee has been meeting for the last 18 months following the 2022 MBI Winter Conference. The purpose of the committee is to provide a platform for industry professionals and MBI Membership to network, share, and solicit input on the educational curriculum within the many delivery methods offered to MBI members.

The Safety Education Committee is comprised of 30 different industry experts in the areas of Leadership, Project Management, Safety, Human Resources, Insurance, and Field Operations. This diversity is the committee's strength in coming to concise conclusions when discussing the top issues within the industry. The co-chair selection is a little different from other MBI committees. The co-chairs' seats are a 12-month term awarded to the companies that win the MBI and OSHA Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award. The winning company selects an employee to represent their organization and lead the committee.

The committee's focus is industry education regarding safety; the committee discusses the many challenges and issues within the industry while sharing what their respective organizations are doing to come up with solutions and recommendations for the MBI preferred safety provider, CSSI, and their staff to help carry out.

The committee has had a few monumental accomplishments in the short 18 months, including the Industry Best Practice JHA, The Competent Person Rodeo, and the new Winter Conference educational format. The heavy lifting has been in the Industry Best Practice JHA; this came up in an organic conversation from the co-chair Scott Lewis with Elder Corp. in discussing the many challenges with the inconsistencies with the many JHA’s among the different projects and general contractors.

This conversation started the journey of a subcommittee consisting of a healthy mixture of General Contractors and Specialty Contractors. Upon completion, the committee recommended to MBI Staff to develop educational opportunities. This has resulted in developing a hands-on workshop offered and delivered through the on-demand services provided by CSSI. We are excited to announce a member service offering this coming winter all around the state. CSSI staff will partner with committee members in the respective regions of the state to deliver a 2-hour hands-on workshop. The workshop goes beyond how to fill out the form. It will dive into hazard recognition, mitigation, and communication, allowing the attendees to practice utilizing the form in their respective small groups. These workshops can be beneficial to all organizations. The committee also recommended a short instructional video explaining how to fill out the form. This video will be available soon on the MBI's website and is a valuable tool for those new to a project, the company, or who want a refresher.

The committee was also very instrumental in the enhanced format of adding workshops to the Wednesday offerings at the MBI Winter Conference. The format went from two blocks of 1-hour breakouts and two blocks of 2-hour sessions to two 1-hour breakouts in the morning, followed by a longer keynote at the Safety Awards Luncheon with an afternoon hands-on workshop.

The Safety Education Committee has been a valuable tool for the MBI staff and presents an excellent opportunity for industry personnel to enhance the commercial construction industry in our pursuit to prevent all workplace fatalities within the industry.

For those interested in joining the committee, reach out to Joe Melton, Vice President of Industry Services at JMelton@MBI.Build or (515) 298-1535.

SAFETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Scott Lewis - Co Chair | Elder Corporation

Greg Schulte - Co-Chair | Keen Project Solutions, LLC

Lee Batcheller | Star Equipment, Ltd.

Mike Berry | Graham Construction Co.

Nate Burgod | Elite Glass & Metal

Mark Davis | WRH, Inc.

Seth Doman | Conlon Construction Co.

Michael Doucette | Russell

Kelly Edmonds | Merit Construction, Co.

Craig Fink | TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group

Dustin Gaskill | TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group

Joe Harris | The Weitz Company

Tracy Haus | Baker Group

Josh Jacobsen | Holmes Murphy

Mark Johnson | Estes Construction

Braxton Lewis | The Hansen Company

James Machamer | Neumann Brothers, Inc.

Megan Marolf | The Weitz Company

Dave McInroy | Rinderknecht Associates

Michael Messer | Larson Construction

Pat O'Neal | Hy-Vee Construction

Jared Platt | United Rentals Trench Safety

David Sandquist | United Contractors

Brandon Schoborg | Cardinal Construction

Melissa Schrof | Walsh Door & Security

Bob Sodders | Ball Team

Mike Summers | TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group

Tammy Swenson | EMC Insurance Companies

Josh Thrap | Hy-Vee Construction

Jared Vaske | Star Equipment, Ltd.

MBI PAC

BUILDERS ACTION FUND

The MBI-PAC is the most recognizable tool that our membership has deployed for legislative advocacy at the Iowa Capitol. It has strategically helped this organization develop and support relationships with pro-business and pro-construction candidates for years.

Building off the MBI-PAC’s success, we created the Builders’ Action Fund as a way to recognize those members who are contributing. There are different contribution levels within the Builders’ Action Fund that MBI members can participate in, where you are then recognized differently for those contributions.

Contact Ben Hammes at BHammes@MBI.Build for more information on how to participate and support your MBI-PAC.

ROAD HAZARDS

BY CHRIS PANKOW SAFETY CONSULTANT

Road hazards are a common occurrence that can create dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians alike. Ice, debris, and poor visibility are the most common hazards. Ice can cause slippery road conditions, making it difficult for drivers to maintain control of their vehicles. Debris on the road can be equally hazardous, as it can cause damage to vehicles and even cause accidents. Poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog, rain, or snow can make it difficult to see hazards ahead.

Hazardous materials travel up and down the roads daily in all types of vehicles, putting you at risk of injury or illness. It's essential to be aware of the potential for hazardous materials on the road and to take appropriate precautions to protect yourself. One way to protect yourself is to carry an ERG or (Emergency Response Guidebook). These are excellent references to what placards are on vehicles before you go up and try and help or investigate.

Bloodborne exposure is one of the main hazards on the roadway or the working world. This is the most common hazard encountered in hospitals, laboratories, and first responders. These exposures can occur through contact with infected bodily fluids. Examples of bloodborne pathogens include the Hepatitis B virus, the Hepatitis C virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

If you come across an accident scene and need to respond, it is crucial to ensure your safety first. Before rendering any assistance, the first thing to do is ensure the scene is safe to approach. This may include assessing for fire, electrical, or chemical hazards. If there is any danger in the area, it is best to call 911 and wait for emergency responders to arrive.

You should realize that putting yourself at risk by rushing into an unsafe scene will not help anyone. It may even cause more harm than good. Therefore, staying calm and waiting for the appropriate responders to arrive is crucial.

To mitigate the risks of bloodborne exposures, it is best to be trained appropriately and equipped with the necessary tools. This may include wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and goggles and accessing first aid kits and disinfectants. Training programs such as Bloodborne Pathogens Training, First Aid Training, and CPR can give you the knowledge and skills to respond appropriately to bloodborne exposure incidents.

Vehicle preparedness is an essential aspect of safe driving. Preparing before hitting the road can help ensure a smooth and safe trip. Here are some tips to help you prepare your vehicle for your next journey:

1. Check the Tires: It is vital to ensure that your tires are in good condition and properly inflated. Underinflated tires can cause your vehicle to consume more fuel and reduce your car's performance. Additionally, worn-out tires can increase the risk of accidents. They also can cause accidents by blowouts.

2. Check the Fluid Levels: Before embarking on your next trip, check your vehicle's fluid levels, including oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid.

Low levels of any of these fluids can cause severe mechanical problems, so it's essential to maintain them at the recommended levels.

MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS

3. Inspect the Brakes: The brakes are one of the most critical components of your vehicle. Ensure your brake pads, rotors, and calipers are in good condition and functioning correctly. If you notice any strange noises or vibrations while braking, have your brakes inspected by a professional mechanic.

4. Check the Lights: Ensure all of your vehicle's lights are functioning correctly, including headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and taillights. Proper lighting is essential for safe driving, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.

5. Emergency Kit: Always keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, including a first-aid / trauma kit, flashlight, jumper cables, essential tools, and a spare tire. These items can be crucial in case of an unexpected breakdown or accident.

By following these few tips, you can help ensure that for any road hazards you come across, you are prepared to take on your next journey and enjoy a safe and smooth ride. Remember, you can’t help anyone if you rush in and become a victim too, so take the time to prepare yourself and your vehicle before hitting the road.

Begin Using ZERO Tolerance

BY JASON SCHROEDER OWNER & LEAD CONSULTANT AT ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION IST

Zero Tolerance systems on-site work everywhere we try them. The key is to not tolerate bad behaviors onsite, and to keep people safe and making money. The following brief outline will demonstrate how this is most effectively done on the project site.

The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate.

Every time we try Zero Tolerance it works. The key is to establish common standards, orient everyone to the standards, and decide as a team on a collective form of consequences. After that, it works only if every member of the team is committed to implementing and enforcing the rules. For the first couple of days, people will be upset and you will have to remove people from the project site. After that, everyone will get used to the system as long as you are consistent. After approximately six weeks of effort, and only then, will the trade partners begin to notice the difference in safety and advocate for the system.

What should we remember on every project?

Respect for people! That’s it. That’s why we do everything. We take care of the customer because we respect them, their staff, and their end users. We take care of our people because we respect them. We treat trades well because we respect them. We are safe because we respect our people and their families. We provide adequate facilities, bathrooms, lunchrooms, and treat people fairly because we respect them. We keep perfectly clean job sites because we respect the productivity of other trades. We bring materials on time, and just in time, because we respect other trades. We do not tolerate safety violations because we respect people’s lives and the well-being of their families.

Why do we do it?

• Our contracts say we should.

• OSHA requires us to educate and control the safety on-site.

• Trade partners expect us to keep people safe and enable their productivity.

• We have the responsibility of making sure everyone on-site knows expectations and follows them.

• Each trade partner has their own rules for safety which we need to respect.

• It’s the right thing to do.

• If it's wrong, why would we tolerate it?

If we believe everyone has equal opportunity, reasonable intelligence, and the ability to work on our sites, they can follow the rules. When we don’t enforce the rules, we are effectively saying, “We don’t care. You can’t, won't, or are not intellectually able to follow the rules because you are not as good as me.” That is not a respectful or true message.

How do we do it?

Decide on zero tolerance items:

• Any violation of safety that is contrary to the company standards, orientation, and OSHA 10 training.

• Anything that is indicative of bad behavior, bad attitudes, not paying attention, or not being trained for the task.

• Anything that is high risk like ladder use, electrical, fall protection, confined space, excavations, etc.

• If it is an honest mistake that could not have been prevented by being mentally present, having a good attitude, and typical training, I would remind them.

• Starting with safety glasses is my preference. It has a psychological effect. It sets the standard of behavior onsite. If someone will not wear their safety glasses, they will not wear their fall protection properly. The important standards will be kept like the minimum standards are. It is a mental and behavioral trigger.

JASON SCHROEDER

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.

Project Manager Boot Camp

February 27-28, 2024

A new added feature to the 2024 schedule is the Project Manager Boot Camp that will be held throughout the two days of the Winter Conference totaling 10 hours of interactive and engaging content and workshops. This session will be presented by Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction (Phoenix, AZ) and will delve into some to the latest and greatest strategies for running and delivering best-in-class projects.

Enforcement of:

• On time deliveries

• Organization

• Just in time deliveries and intentional staging of materials

• Perfect cleanliness

• Not covering or leaving non-quality work

• Everyone on-site must set the example and enforce the policy

• The orientation should explain the approach to everyone

• Daily safety huddles should remind people and train them on standards

• If someone is observed, you say to them, “Because I care about your safety, we need to give you time to focus, re-train, or plan the work. So, let's have you go home for the day, and you can come back tomorrow for orientation” --unless it is a major violation

• Send an email to that person’s company explaining why that person was allowed to go home for their own safety and the benefit of their family. Ask that the person is re-trained and offer for them to come back through orientation--if not a major violation

• Log the name and violation on a log to track repeat offenders or folks who cannot come back

• If it is minor, they come back through orientation; if they do it again, they cannot come back; if it is a serious violation that could have killed them, they cannot come back

• Hold the line, don’t budge, be strict, calm trade partners, and in weeks the site will uphold the standard without a lot of oversight. Every new wave of contractors will have to be trained

• If you implement Zero Tolerance on-site, you can have a remarkably well-run project. You will have fewer safety incidents and have less need for babysitting in the field

We get what we tolerate. Have you found your method of not tolerating bad behaviors and cultures?

CONSTR WEEK

The Waldinger Corporation 6200 Scout Trail Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone: (515) 284-1911

Fax: (515) 323-5150

www.waldinger.com

Founded as Capital City Tin Shop in 1906 by Harry Waldinger, The Waldinger Corporation planted its roots in Des Moines as a small, family-owned business, and remains a family-owned business today. Now, with around 3,200 employees companywide (2,400 of which are trade), The Waldinger Corporation continues to grow as the Midwest’s premier full-service mechanical, electrical, structured cabling and sheet metal contractor, with the largest round-the-clock, truck-based maintenance and repair services team in Iowa. At The Waldinger Corporation, we pride ourselves on the length and value of relationships – with our employees, our customers and our industry partners. Much has changed since 1906, but our commitment remains the same. We create exceptional environments in which people live, work and play… and maintain them for life.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Chad Kleppe at Ckleppe@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4382 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates The Waldinger Corporation’s gracious and continued support!

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