INSIDEMBI Spring 2023 Edition

In This Issue...

Cover Story

Podcasting - A New World for MBI 4

In today’s headline-driven world, everybody decides how to get their news and information a little bit different. Some check Facebook or Twitter before they even get out of bed. Some still prefer the smell of that newspaper (albeit not as many…..).

Executive INSIGHTS with Bâton Global

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT/CEO

MBI’s most recent Strategic Plan calls for the creation and development of an exclusive forum tailored specifically to executives within our membership. MBI will strive to provide perspectives to leaders within our membership-base through a program we are calling “Executive Insights”. Here, company leaders will have an opportunity to participate in exclusive idea and thought leadership sessions. (Only executive leadership from MBI’s membership will be invited.)

To help with the facilitation of this series, MBI has enlisted the services of Bâton Global. This group provides strategy, leadership, innovation and research services across Iowa and around the world. Bâton Global has earned a name for itself as a research group that has helped start-ups to Fortune 100 companies with strategic and innovative ideas.

As part of our scope of services with Bâton Global, a series of focus groups were held to gather information and perspectives from a select group of MBI leaders. Representatives from Bâton Global facilitated these focus groups during the MBI Annual Winter Conference. The focus groups, at the request of Bâton Global, were made up of executives from general contractors, specialty contractors and design professionals from throughout Iowa, representing most every aspect of the industry. This is important to best capture perspectives and insights that will aid in Bâton Global’s findings, which will be presented as part of the Executive Insights program.

With information gathered from industry leaders via the focus groups, next Bâton Global will create a series of online surveys to garner additional thoughts from within the MBI membership.

While the surveying process continues, researchers from Bâton Global will also be collecting information from various local, regional, national and international sources with the goal of aggregating trends impacting not only the construction industry, but also the many sectors that MBI members target for market development opportunities.

Finally, Bâton Global will host two sessions in which the information will be shared with executives within the MBI membership. These invite only, exclusive programs will be held on May 4th and September 12th

MBI is excited to provide this program as a way to enhance member engagement and provide value for your membership investment.

We are pleased to partner with Merchants Bonding Company as the lead sponsor of the Executive Insights series.

BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE

MBI members will soon have a new resource available! We plan to attract people to the construction industry through a "reverse" job board concept. We are excited to add the reverse job board concept on IowaConstructionJobs.com. Our intent is to market this concept within the Iowa Workforce Development offices (IowaWORKS offices) along with other entities such as chambers of commerce within and outside of the state. There will be a bank of applicants that only MBI members will be able to reach out to once they are in the system. People seeking employment opportunities in the trades will be able to upload their resume on the user-friendly job board, which will allow MBI member companies to view them based on what they are looking for and if they are a good fit. An approval process is also in place for each application received. Once approved, the candidate's information will be uploaded in the bank of resumes. We are very excited to get this up and running, as we believe that this will be a vital resource for connecting people to the construction industry.

If you have family members that are seeking employment, and feel that the construction industry would be a great fit for them, please let them know about IowaConstructionJobs.com. They will be able to put their resume on display for many employers in the industry, which will likely result in meaningful employment in a rewarding career. We continue to market this resource to organizations that are connected to individuals that are seeking opportunities in the trades. The workforce shortage continues to be a struggle, and it is our duty to make sure that we are providing resources for our members to help them combat those struggles. We believe that the workforce is out there, and this will help connect them with amazing employers that could use their skillset. Our hope is that this resource will be another way that we can provide an impactful resource to our members.

For any questions regarding the MBI Job Board, please contact Adam DoBraska at ADoBraska@MBI.Build.

BY BEN HAMMES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

PODCASTING – A New World for MBI

In today’s headlinedriven world, everybody decides how to get their news and information a little bit different. Some, check Facebook or Twitter before they even get out of bed. Some, still prefer the smell of that newspaper (albeit not as many…..).

But podcasting has been a driving force of distributing information for the last decade. We are hardly pioneers in the podcasting world. But one of the best features of our new headquarters building is having the ability to have our own podcast studio so we can bring that information right to your fingertips or in your vehicle.

That day is finally here.

We’re excited to tell you about The MBI EDGE Podcast – a platform that will help Educate, Develop, Grow and Enhance you and your company. Through the podcast, we’re going to be discussing the legislative session, talking with personalities who have stories to share, grabbing safety tips and sometimes make it random with tidbits of information that we think you can only get through The MBI EDGE. In fact, our first 3 episodes include an overview of our legislative priorities, an introduction to our CSSI team and even a segment with MBI’s travel consultant who will be advising members about the upcoming out of country excursion.

All of these episodes are now available wherever you get your podcasts including Apple, Spotify, Google and Amazon.

We couldn’t be more excited about this endeavor and hope that you’ll join us by listening in. And, if you have interest in being on the podcast, let Ben Hammes know by emailing him at BHammes@MBI.Build.

YOUR HOSTS

BEN HAMMES CHAD KLEPPE

JOE MELTON

THE 8 CASH FLOW DRIVERS IN BUSINESS

BY MARK STANLEY THE WHY! COMPANY

WHAT ARE THE EIGHT CASH FLOW DRIVERS?

Cash flow is essential for the success of any business. Without sufficient cash flow, a business may struggle to pay its bills, invest in new opportunities, or even survive in the long run. While there are several cash flow drivers, these eight cover a lot of ground.

By focusing on these eight cash flow drivers, businesses can identify opportunities to improve their cash flow and take action to implement changes that will help them achieve their financial goals.

1.Sales

Increasing sales volume and improving sales processes can improve cash flow by bringing in more revenue. To increase sales, businesses can invest in marketing and sales initiatives, optimize pricing strategies, and improve customer service to drive repeat business.

2. Gross Margin

Improving gross margins by reducing costs of goods sold can increase profitability and cash flow. To improve gross margins, businesses can negotiate better supplier contracts, optimize production processes, and introduce new products or services with higher margins.

3. Operating Expenses

Managing operating expenses can help control costs and improve cash flow. To manage operating expenses, businesses can reduce unnecessary costs, renegotiate supplier contracts, and optimize their core processes to increase efficiency.

4. Inventory

Managing inventory levels and turnover can improve cash flow by reducing the amount of capital tied up in inventory. To manage inventory, businesses can implement inventory management systems, negotiate better supplier contracts, and optimize production processes to reduce waste and improve turnover.

5. Accounts Receivable

Improving accounts receivable processes and reducing outstanding balances can improve cash flow by bringing in cash more quickly. To improve accounts receivable processes, businesses can implement automated billing and collection processes, establish clear payment terms, and monitor outstanding balances to identify and address issues.

6. Accounts Payable

Managing accounts payable can help control and improve cash flow. To manage accounts payable, businesses can negotiate better payment terms with suppliers, establish clear payment processes and prioritize payments to ensure that they are meeting their financial obligations while maintaining sufficient cash reserves.

7. Capital Expenditures:

Managing capital expenditures and investing in assets that generate income can help improve overall cash flow. To manage capital expenditures, businesses can prioritize investments in assets that generate cash flow, such as equipment or technology that improves efficiency and productivity.

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Owner Distributions:

Managing owner distributions can help ensure that the business has sufficient cash reserves to meet its ongoing needs. To manage owner distributions, businesses can establish clear guidelines for distributing profits.

8 Cash Flow Drivers to Greater Profitability

July 12, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ELEVATE - Business & Events Center

West Des Moines, IA

PRESENTER

Mark Stanley - WHY? Company

To register, visit www.MBI.Build/events

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the order to cash process

• Understand your business as a Gross Profitmaking machine

• Discover and leverage the 8 Cash Flow Drivers in your business

• Understand and leverage the 4 flows in business

YOUR BOARD WORKING FOR YOU!

BY CHAD KLEPPE PRESIDENT & CEO

The MBI Board of Directors selected its new executive committee members at the Annual Winter Conference. The Board elects a Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer to serve for a period of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified. The MBI Bylaws require that the Treasurer shall automatically succeed to the Vice Chairman and then to Chairman of the Board. The 2023 Executive Committee shall be as follows: Randy Clarahan of Mortenson shall serve as Chairman of the Board; Mike Espeset of Story Construction Co. shall serve as Vice Chairman; Gordon Parker of Rinderknecht Associates, Inc. shall serve as Treasurer; Steve Ferguson of Breiholz Construction was elected to Secretary; and Paul Koester, Koester Construction Company, Inc. will serve his remaining year as the Immediate Past Chairman.

New additions to the Board as recommended by a Nominations Committee and approved at the membership meeting include Amy Fetters, McGough Construction – Des Moines; Katy Susong, Cardinal Construction, Inc. – Waterloo; and Brent Thompson, Elder Corporation (serves as the Associate Council representative) – Pleasant Hill.

Each year, the MB EYE on the Future class elects a graduating member to serve on the Board of Directors. New for 2023, the MBI Board is asking that the MB Eye on the Future representative serve a 2-year term, instead of a single year on the Board. This year, Nichole Schmidt of Turner Construction was selected as the 2023 class representative.

We also want to take the opportunity to thank our retiring Board members who have completed their term of service – Steve Lang, Lang Construction Group and Scott Turczynski, Heartland Companies. Also, we want to recognize Don Snyder of Dean Snyder Construction. Sadly, Don passed away February 15th. He was first appointed to the Board in 2019 and was nearing the completion of his term until his untimely passage.

Randy Clarahan Mortenson Chairman of the Board

Mike Espeset Story Construction Co. Vice Chairman

Gordon Parker Rinderknecht Associats, Inc. Treasurer

Steve Ferguson Breiholz Construction Co. Secretary

Paul Koester Koester Construction Company Immediate Past Chairman

MBI and the Iowa construction industry lost one of its leaders recently. Don Snyder of Dean Snyder Construction passed away unexpectedly on February 15th. He has served on the MBI Board of Directors since 2019 and had been active with MBI for many, many years. We appreciate Don’s service to the industry and he will be forever missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don’s family and the entire DSC team.

The following is a statement provided by representatives from Dean Snyder Construction:

It is with great sadness and disbelief, we announce the unexpected passing of Don Snyder. Don and his brothers started working with Dean at a young age to help grow this company, and he had celebrated a milestone of 50 years with DSC in 2022. He helped expand our central Iowa reach by opening our Ankeny office in 2001 and was a leader in our relationship with Fareway. His legacy and commitment to the commercial construction industry can be seen in buildings across the state and beyond.

Don’s passion for DSC was unwavering; evident in the way our colleagues also love this company because of the work he and his brothers put into building it. His love and generosity touched the lives of many, including the numerous organizations he held relationships with, always wanting to improve the world for the next generation. Don’s leadership had a profound impact on all of us at DSC; we will never forgot the lessons learned and moments we shared with him. Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Let’s all do as Don would want, “treat each other like family and tell good stories.”

Passing of Don Snyder of Dean Snyder Construction

Amy Fetters McGough

Eric Hammer R.H. Grabau Construction Inc.

Frank King AssuredPartners

Katy Susong Cardinal Construction Inc.

Brent Thompson Elder Corporation

Matt Thompson W.A. Klinger, L.L.C.

Dan Ward General Constructors, Inc.

Russ Acton Baker Group MB EYE on the Future Representative

Nichole Schmidt Turner Construction Company MB EYE on the Future Representative

Chad Kleppe Master Builders of Iowa

Autodesk Construction Cloud

2111 Mission Street, #400 San Francisco, CA 94110

Phone: (815) 715-0234

https://construction.autodesk.com

Autodesk Construction Cloud combines advanced technology, the industry’s largest builders network and predictive insights to connect people and data across the building lifecycle, from design through operations. At the center of Autodesk Construction Cloud’s unified platform are powerful, simple and purpose-built collaboration solutions including Autodesk Build, Autodesk Takeoff and Autodesk BIM Collaborate, and Autodesk Docs ensures general contractors, specialty contractors, owners and designers can work efficiently together within a common data environment. Autodesk Construction Cloud empowers construction teams to connect workflows across every stage of construction to reduce risk, maximize efficiency and increase profits.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Autodesk Construction Cloud’s gracious and continued support!

MBI Leadership Pool & Committee Volunteer Leaders

BY LAURIE DELMOTT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MBI is fortunate to have members who are willing to devote their time, talent and expertise to the Association and give back to the industry in a productive and meaningful way. MBI committees and task forces are a derivative of the Association’s Strategic Plan and are responsible for generating the many services, new ideas and policies that reflect the needs of an ever-changing industry and our collective membership.

The Association also has a “leadership pool” from which member volunteers could be identified and recruited

for select task force and committee initiatives. To date, approximately 340 volunteers are registered to participate in the Leadership Pool.

To learn more about the committees listed, log onto mbi. build and click GET INVOLVED. For each committee, you will find the member roster. You are also able to sign up online for the committee of your choice. If you have any questions about how to get involved with MBI through committee or task force participation, please contact Laurie Delmott -(515) 657-4383 or LDelmott@MBI.Build.

COMMITTEES

CONVENTION & TRAVEL COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Frank King, AssuredPartners

JOB DESCRIPTION: To help develop, make recommendations and plan for the Association's Annual Winter Conference and Out-of-Country Excursions.

EDUCATION ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Eric White, Estes Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION: This committee is responsible for measuring member needs in the areas of education, training and professional development. Information and data gathered is to be used for course curriculum for regional meetings, conferences, webinars and stand-alone seminars. The committee is also responsible for finding ways and means to subsidize, finance and sponsor educational offerings.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Jon Holmen, McGough

JOB DESCRIPTION: To set policy for and give direction to the lobbying efforts of MBI. This committee acquaints itself with the important legislative issues facing the industry and obtains comments from MBI members to assist the committee in determining proper direction. The committee is also responsible for assuming the direction of the Association's PAC Fund.

SCHOLARSHIP & ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Phill Nieman, Schumacher Elevator Co.

JOB DESCRIPTION: To strengthen student relationships and increase MBI awareness at UNI and ISU. This committee is also responsible for administering and conducting scholarship interviews on behalf of the Association's Educational Trust.

SAFETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

CO - CHAIR: Brett Dwyer, Elder Corporation

CO - CHAIR: Greg Schulte

Keen Project Solutions LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION: To develop safety training topics, content and delivery methods for the industry. The committee will also provide input on communicating safety issues to the membership and the development of new and innovative ideas to service construction jobsites as well as general industry needs throughout Iowa. The committee will oversee the criteria and scoring mechanism for the MBI/IOSHA Safety Awards Program. This committee will provide their recommendations to the Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. - Board of Directors.

HOW RISK MANAGEMENT CAN HELP YOUR COMPANY

BY DAVE EATON CSSI SAFETY CONSULTANT

Construction, by its very nature, is full of risks. Few, if any, MBI members will disagree with this statement. This discussion aims to prompt a thought process that may help you decide how your organization chooses to deal with risks. Will risk be managed and controlled? Will your company rely solely on having experienced management, believing they should be able to handle any adverse outcomes from those risks when they happen?

RISK MANAGEMENT: A PROCESS AND A SYSTEM

Risk Management is the process of identifying, analyzing, and controlling financial, legal, strategic, and security risks to an organization's capital and earnings.

Risk Management is also a system. With a systems approach, management views the organization in terms of many interrelated connections, interactions, and processes, versus independently managed departments or silos that have separate management structures.

THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

1. Identify the risks to your business.

Example: Conduct a company risk assessment (not precisely the same as a project or safety risk assessment). Caution: Risk assessments ultimately search for potential variations from desired or expected outcomes. By itself, a risk assessment does not achieve its objectives. Having in place an effective communication framework is essential. Risks identified in risk assessments must be communicated to decision makers in a usable form. In other words, communicating “data” is not as good as communicating “information” and “knowledge”.

2. Analyze the probability and impact of each risk.

This involves considering the likelihood and quantifiable impact of occurrences that could cause variations from

expected or desired outcomes. They could affect such things as deadlines, employees, reputation, financial results, etc.

3. Prioritize risks based on the potential impact on the organization’s finances or business objectives.

List the risks in order, quantified based on preestablished criteria, then top management will determine which ones to focus on and devote resources.

4. Implement techniques for dealing with or managing the risks that can cause variations in expected or desired outcomes.

Eliminating or reducing variations from risks to key systems, i.e., by mitigating, financing or transferring risks.

5. Monitor the results of the techniques deployed, communicate them and adjust as necessary.

Establish good data sources, establish processes to convert data into information and knowledge, gathering and comparing input from all areas of the business and external sources, such as insurers, peer businesses and trade organizations.

Is the Risk Management Process Unique?

Risk Management is really just good management.

Most experts and business schools agree that the process of general business management involves four basic activities:

1. Planning and making decisions on courses of action.

2. Organizing and coordinating activities and resources.

3. Leading, including managing, motivating and directing people to action.

4. Controlling, by monitoring and evaluating results, modifying activities as needed.

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• ANALYZE

• PRIORITIZE

• IMPLEMENT TECHNIQUES

• MONITOR AND ADJUST

The diagram above shows how similar the risk management and business management processes are.

RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION

Common risks facing construction projects are natural disasters or acts of God, financial risks, legal risks, project risks, safety risks and reputation risks. A risk management plan, developed through the Risk Management Process, can provide your company with many benefits, including increased efficiency, enhanced safety, higher confidence in projects and increased profits. The ultimate goal is to reduce or control variations and to lower the Total Cost of Risk, which is the combined cost of insurance premiums, retained losses (deductibles/uninsured losses) and risk control costs (e.g. safety programs).

HOW CAN RISK MANAGEMENT HELP MBI MEMBERS?

There has been a trend among large companies to combine the entire range of traditional risk management functions (insurance, self-insurance, safety, loss control, etc.) together with all other risks in the business operating environment, like market conditions, supply chain, product offering strategies, etc., in an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Department under a risk manager. This is not necessarily wrong, depending on the company’s culture, but enterprise risk management can be accomplished without hiring a risk manager. By establishing an effective cross-functional committee with a membership of all business-critical functions, internal control compliance requirements can be met through good communication between these cross-functional committee members. This interaction among committee members is sometimes referred to as an “environmental scan”. The findings of the business risk environmental scan are then published and made available to auditors, regulators, the public or customers as needed.

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• CONTROL AND MODIFY ACTIVITIES

HOW CAN I START MY COMPANY ON THE PATH TO EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT?

With my background as a risk manager in both the public and private sectors, MBI is now able to explore the capability of helping its members who do not have risk managers to address the discipline of risk management and how it can be integrated with their other internal controls and business processes. Let’s have a conversation about how organizing and improving your company’s approach to risk management can lower your project risks and lower the Total Cost of Risk for your organization, without adding a risk manager position.

Dave Eaton

Dave@IowaCSSI.com

319-850-9000

Dave has a successful track record as a risk manager and safety consultant, providing guidance to private industry, municipalities, utilities, non-profits and trade groups. Prior to joining CSSI, Dave was Risk Improvement Representative for the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, advising members on insurance, safety and property/casualty risk management. He has served as risk and safety manager for the City of Ames, IA, and managed the risk management department at Bandag, Inc. His areas of expertise include risk assessment, data analysis, insurance program design, safety and the integration of risk management with audit and internal control functions. Dave has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Truman State University. He has earned the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation and is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in both Construction and General Industry. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

BrownWinick Law Firm

666 Grand Ave., Ste. 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 242-2400

www.brownwinick.com

BrownWinick is proud to work with many of the most innovative companies in Iowa, delivering tailored commercial solutions through our dedicated and uncompromising approach to quality and service.

BrownWinick provides a broad range of legal services across practice areas and industries, including securities, tax, corporate law, employment, government relations, intellectual property, environmental, manufacturing, estate planning, construction and litigation. We bring the courage, vision and understanding that you would expect from a good business partner and complement it with deep legal knowledge to ensure our clients are in a stronger competitive position in the marketplace.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates BrownWinick Law Firm’s gracious and continued support!

2023 Legislative Session Report

BY BEN HAMMES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As of the publishing of this article, the 2023 Legislative Session will likely still be ongoing. While MBI has had a narrower agenda this year in relation to the past, we have still maintained an active presence at the Iowa Capitol since January.

The 2023 MBI Legislative Agenda, as approved by the Board of Directors, is as follows:

Property Tax/Tax Reforms

MBI Position: Iowa should take a holistic look at the property tax system in Iowa – both residential and commercial – while ensuring that local governments are property funded for their economic development needs. If TIF is addressed, reforms should be made to strengthen the tool rather than diminish its effectiveness.

Update: Many different proposals are working their way through the Capitol as we speak. It is unclear if there is a pattern or consensus amongst both the House and Senate on any meaningful reforms.

Sales Tax for Sister Companies

MBI Position: MBI supports legislation that would ensure continuity in treating controlled entity groups avoiding instances of being double taxed.

Update: MBI has HSB 68 filed and is expected to be moving through the House after the 1st funnel deadline on March 3rd.

Economic Development Programs

MBI Position: Support the State of Iowa’s efforts to build our communities with effective economic development tools while looking at ways to inject private investment into vertical public infrastructure needs.

Update: MBI has registered in support of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s “MEGA” site bill. That bill is HSB 147. It is important to know that this bill would not allow for foreign state owned entities to purchase farmland, but foreign privately owned companies.

RIIF Funding

MBI Position: RIIF monies are needed for infrastructure purposes and should not be diverted for non-infrastructure related needs.

Update: The RIIF bill will be released at a later date and negotiated.

T H E CL UB BREAKFAST

Join MBI members at the MBI Headquarters for a cup of coffee and a pastry and spend some time networking with colleagues at our new MBI Breakfast Club. Beginning at 7:30AM, we’ll gather for some light networking and then a morning program that will include a few announcements on what’s coming up for MBI followed by a presentation that is relevant to the membership.

June 6, 2023

7:30 am - 9:00 am

August 1, 2023

7:30 am - 9:00 am

October 3, 2023

7:30 am - 9:00 am

To register, visit www.MBI.Build/Events

2023 MBI-WORKS ENDOWMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE

The MBI-WORKS Endowment was created to offer resources to complement career education and workforce recruitment into the Iowa commercial construction industry. Many people don’t know just how many opportunities there are within the industry, and it is our hope that we can help shine a spotlight through this Endowment. We are very impressed by the 2023 MBI-WORKS Endowment award winning proposals. The Endowment Board reviewed and scored each proposal diligently, and have concluded that five of the six projects submitted will be funded in 2023. The first round of funding went out to each award recipient in January 2023. The funding will be sent quarterly.

The top-rated proposal was submitted by Southeast Polk School District in Pleasant Hill, who partnered with Elder Corporation, Price Electric, CTI Ready Mix, Ryan Companies, and A King’s Throne. The funds for this project will be used to renovate a district owned pole barn into the skilled trade extension near the high school. The impact that this project will have will be long lasting, as many students will be able to utilize this facility for hands on projects year after year. The funding awarded for this project from the Endowment is $86,123. In addition, the school district has committed $95,427 in cash match and in-kind contributions.

The next award-winning proposal was submitted by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), who partnered with Kingland Construction Services in Forest City. This project will utilize a hook lift truck system that transports containers with tools, equipment and supplies to job sites by NIACC Construction Trades dual enrollment students. The grant funds will purchase three containers to be outfitted with equipment specific to job needs, including concrete work, framing and wall construction, hand tools, equipment, scaffolding and safety equipment. The funding awarded for this project from the Endowment is $30,000 In addition, the community college has committed $196,878 in cash match and in-kind contributions.

Southeast Polk School District in Pleasant Hill

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)

The third project funded was the Cedar Falls Community School District, who partnered with Cardinal Construction & Invision Architecture. They plan to purchase and install a wet spray booth in the new High School, specifically for the carpentry classes. Students will be able to learn trade skills of painting, staining, and applying finish on doors, cabinets, wood trim, and other surfaces prior to installation. The funding awarded for this project is $38,675.

Siouxland Construction Alliance out of Sioux City has partnered with several MBI members such as L&L Builders, W.A. Klinger, Tri-State Drywall, Thompson, CMBA Architects, C.W. Suter & Sons, Certified Testing Services, Nelson Engineering Const., Trinity Electric, Van Osdel Plastering, and Nystrom for their project. We are thrilled with the amount of MBI support this project received! This proposal centers around a handson day for high school students. The event will bring construction industry and high school students together in hopes that the construction industry can promote the trades. The goal is to keep growing this event over time. The primary objective for them is to introduce students to the construction trades. The funding awarded for this project is $12,000. In addition, the school district has committed $18,000 in cash match and in-kind contributions.

Lastly, the Ankeny Community School District (ORBIS Program) has partnered with ISG, Baker Group, Iowa Skilled Trades, and Dean Snyder Construction for their proposal. Ankeny will use this grant for skilled trades materials and tools for innovator projects, and expansion of career camps for students and educator professional development. The funding awarded for this project is $10,500.

MBI is proud of the large level of community involvement through in-kind and matching support that many of these projects received. We are very honored to award these projects with these funds from the MBI-WORKS Endowment to the tune of $177,298. We always like to see community support with each proposal that is submitted, because it shows that the community can see the potential that the MBI-WORKS Board members see as well.

We are also in our second year of committing $62,500 to the UNI Applied Engineering Project in Cedar Falls. You may recall that the Board decided to make a $250,000 contribution to the project over a fouryear time period that will end in 2025.

Please keep the MBI-WORKS Endowment in mind this spring if you have any projects that you could partner with a non-profit on, or if you know of a non-profit that might be able to utilize the Endowment in the future. After all, the Endowment is focused on providing funds for project and programs that will have a long-term impact on the future of workforce in the construction industry.

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

Master Builders of Iowa Workforce Opportunities Require Knowledge and Skills Endowment

Cedar Falls Community School District

Siouxland Construction Alliance

Ankeny Community School District (ORBIS Program

MBI PAC

SAVE THE DATE

August 14 2023

Glen Oaks Golf & Country Club

ConstructConnect

Phone:

www.constructconnect.com

ConstructConnect is a leading provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry. We help commercial construction firms streamline their workflows and maximize productivity by digitalizing their preconstruction process. Our product suite enables more project leads, increased specification rates, accurate estimates, and improved construction bidding. ConstructConnect is committed to transforming the way the commercial construction industry does business by providing our customers with the tools—from bid management solutions to digital takeoff and estimating software, information, and connections needed to drive their success. ConstructConnect is a whollyowned subsidiary of Roper Technologies, Inc.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates ConstructConnect’s gracious and continued support!

MBI is Shining a Light on MENTAL HEALTH and WELLBEING in the Construction Industry

BY CAL BEYER VICE PRESIDENT, WORKFORCE RISK & WORKER WELL BEING - HOLMES MURPHY

MBI is continuing to emphasize workplace and jobsite mental health and wellbeing as a strategic issue for 2023 and beyond. These issues are of importance to all construction stakeholders throughout Iowa. MBI scheduled two workshops in February and May 2023 pertaining to worker wellbeing being facilitated by Cal Beyer, the Vice President of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing for Holmes Murphy & Associates.

The February 2nd workshop was a hybrid session and had thirty-two attendees learning about How and When to Talk to Workers About Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. On May 2nd Beyer will be facilitating and moderating a 6-hour workshop on Strategies for Building a Mentally Healthy Workforce. This session will include guest speakers from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A panel of MBI member contractors will share best practices from their workplace mental health initiatives. Brad Churchill, CEO of US Erectors in Pleasant Hill (IA) will share lessons learned from the lens of lived experience of his family’s grief journey losing a teenage son to suicide.

Beyer is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on workplace mental health. Beyer has been working on workplace mental health since post-Hurricane Katrina. He was appointed to the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention in 2010 and started a construction subcommittee by 2012. He launched a mental health and suicide prevention campaign in 2014 while working at director of risk management for a hot mix asphalt producer and paving contractor in the Pacific Northwest. He was recognized by EngineeringNews Record magazine as a Top 25 Newsmaker in the global construction industry for his work with suicide prevention.

MBI asked Beyer to share practical pointers on how to talk to office employees and field workers about mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace:

What are simple resources employers can share with employees and family members?

1. 988 is the nation’s new 3-digit hotline for crisis and suicide prevention. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7-365 days per year. It is new since July 2022. Since it launched, it is working very well with call volume doubling and response times being cut in half. Workers and families seeking help and resources can call or text for any crisis including, but not limited to suicide prevention.

2. Crisis Text Line is a free and confidential service available 24/7-365 days per year. Workers and family members can text HELP or CONNECT to 741741.

3. Your Life Iowa is a service offered by the Iowa Department of Public Health. This service is available 24/7-365 and can be accessed via phone at 855/581-8111, text at 855/895-8398 or via live chat. Resources for employers may be obtained at https://yourlifeiowa.org/resources, including posters and wallet cards.

4. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are frequently available in employer- and unionsponsored health benefit plans. EAPs offer a range of services based on the contract of the provider with the sponsoring employer of union. Employers can ask their Employee Benefit advisor or union health benefit coordinators for more information on available EAP resources.

How can employers help their workforce address wellbeing to promote mental health?

• Adopt a culture of wellbeing to combine physical health and emotional health.

• Communicate to all employees that “it is ok to not be ok.”

• Acknowledge that these are trying times and that the company cares about them and their families.

• Share information about mental health support services for employees to share with their loved ones.

• Encourage leaders to be intentional in demonstrating care for workers by being visible and vocal about mental health and to be vulnerable about seeking help themselves or for family members.

What can be done to encourage construction workers to consider their mental health and wellness and seek help?

• Double-down on physical health and safety to promote wellbeing, including warmup exercise programs, nutrition, hydration, and stress management skills, like deep breathing.

• Reduce barriers to care seeking by promoting onsite wellness and health services.

• Actively communicating about the importance of mental health reinforces that seeking help is a sign of strength and not a sign of weakness.

• Provide training to teach peer leaders to be mental health and wellbeing champions and peer coaches.

• Educate workers on their employee health and welfare benefits available in either the employeror union-sponsored health plan.

What can companies do to reduce the elevated risk of suicide among construction workers?

• Incorporate mental health and wellbeing into apprenticeship programs.

• Focus on reducing the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal injuries which creates chronic pain, disrupts sleep, contributes to fatigue, and leads to unnecessary opioid pain management prescriptions.

• Aggressively promote the Employee Assistance Programs, as well as 988 (3-digit Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) and Crisis Text Line.

• Conduct Toolbox Talks on assorted topics relating to physical health and mental wellbeing topics.

• Create a custom hardhat sticker to show support for mental health.

How can workers help colleagues?

Make a personal commitment to be a quality teammate

• Be observant and go to a crewmate to ask if they are ok when you see changes in their behavior.

• If the crewmate says they are fine, it is ok to say “you do not seem fine. I care about you. I have rough times too, let me know if I can help. I am here for you if you want to talk or need support.”

• Commit to being your brother’s and sister’s crew and adopt a mindset of no person left behind and being there for every crew mate.

If you are interested in diving deeper into Mental Health Awareness with Cal Beyer, sign up today for : STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A MENTALLY HEALTHY WORKFORCE

May 2, 2023

Embark

1854 Fuller Rd. West Des Moines, IA 50265

Phone: (515) 440-1502

www.embarkit.com

As a client-focused technology firm, Embark offers technology solutions focused on your needs. With our breadth of knowledge and expertise we resolve your pain points and increase innovation so that you can do what you do best. Areas of Focus: Network Infrastructure, Audiovisual Solutions, Digital Signage, Physical Security. Our approach: Evaluate your needs and current capabilities. Recommend the most effective and reliable solutions. Efficiently install your solution, streamlining implementation to respect the needs of your team and your clients. We stand behind our work. We offer several options for continued system.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Embark’s gracious and continued support!

Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC

2727 Grand Prairie Parkway Waukee, IA 50263

Phone: (515) 223-6800

www.holmesmurphy.com

“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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Holmes Murphy’s gracious and continued support!

THE LETTERMAN

BY JOE MELTON DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES

Partly for what the letters and pins mean. They stand for the efforts, hard work, determination, and execution required to earn such designations. These same principles can be applied to safety and how we perceive the many different certifications and credentials.

Some designations may not make sense and be daunting to decipher for those not in the safety world. Here is a quick guide that can be helpful when navigating qualified personnel or when owners and bids require specific designations to be awarded a project.

Abbreviation

CSP ASP

CIH

CHMM

Qualification

Certified Safety Professional

Associate Safety Professional

Certified Industrial Hygienist

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Associate in Risk Management

Certified Professional Ergonomist

an individual successfully passing the ASP Exam or acquiring the GSP (Graduate Safety Practitioner) for those that graduate college with a degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental fields. The CSP also requires, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of working experience with at least 50% in a safety-related field. The CSP also represents that an individual has remained current by obtaining the necessary CEUs in the 5-year recertification window.

CSHO SHEP

Construction Health and Safety Technician

Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician

Certificate of Safety and Health Official Safety, Health & Environmental Professional

The CSP provides safety practitioners a path to greater recognition and career opportunities, offering a certification that demonstrates you have met the requirements for the gold standard of SH&E credentials and have achieved the industry’s most-recognized SH&E certification. – Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

For those looking to advance their career, working knowledge, and competency, other certifications are available for those without a bachelor’s degree. The CHST in the Construction industry is a highly regarded and equally difficult exam to pass, with CEU requirements. The CSHO and SHEP are commonly regarded certifications through the OSHA Education Outreach Institutions. The CSHO and SHEP represent an individual who has accomplished many of the 500-level OSHA classes required to become OSHA 10 and 30-hour instructor for their respective industries.

Why is it important to understand what is behind the safety letters? The owners and phases of specific projects may require full-time safety professionals onsite. In some cases, it may be designated what qualifications these individuals will need. There are also scenarios where they may only require the supervisor of the onsite safety professionals to be credentialed; commonly, they will require a CSP. Other times they may only require a qualified safety professional”. In this instance, a CHST or CSHO would suffice and meet/exceed the requirement.

For those individuals responsible for estimating, bidding, and developing business, knowing how to interpret these letters can provide a step up over your competition while also potentially preventing you from sourcing a skill set that might not be fully necessary. At CSSI, full-time and part-time staff hold many of these designations, including multiple CSPs, ARM, CHST, and several CSHOs. These designations offer a professional-level of service to the MBI Membership that not only can assist in providing a safe worksite but also provide a competitive edge in specific situations in which these designations might be required.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATTENDEES

Leadership Development Program Attendees

CONGRATULATIONS

BY TOM FULCHER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

MBI has a proud tradition of helping mold motivated industry professionals into industry leaders through our professional development series that are held annually. Whether it be leadership in the field, the board room, or anywhere in between, MBI has the tools to elevate industry leaders.

Each of MBI’s leadership development programs focus on a host of different industry related topics with some being addressed from the 30,000 feet view and others really getting down “in the weeds”. In each case the attendees are educated and challenged toward becoming the best version of themselves to the benefit of their company, industry, family, and community.

MBI would like to thank the employers of each of the attendees listed on the next few pages for providing the time, support, and resources for each of them to be successful.

Finally, congratulations to the attendees of these leadership development programs! Throughout your respective program, you remained focused and professional with your education while running projects, raising families, and being involved in your communities. We are confident in saying that these are the future leaders of many MBI member firms and as a result, Iowa’s commercial construction industry is in great hands for years to come!

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Since early December, a dedicated group of 22 industry professionals have met a couple times a month as part of MBI’s The Leadership Experience program with Executive Coach, David Rabiner.

These individuals were engaged throughout the series that included discussion, small group activities, and a group project dedicated to the area of communication, collaboration, culture, and customer. In addition, each attendee participated in a one-on-one private coaching session with David.

We want to congratulate and commend these professionals for their time, effort, and dedication toward personal growth as well as applaud the member firms who afforded each attendee the time and resources to participate.

Cory Anderson | Baker Group

Rob Berger | Russell

Jason Bersc | Mortenson

Chuck Danner | Hy-Vee Construction

Thomas Derry | Western Specialty Contractors

Corey Hackett | Seneca Companies

Ryan Harter | Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc.

Tim Hertel | WRH, Inc.

Nate Inman | Estes Construction

Mike Kirby | Tri-City Electric, Co.

Brad Klinkefus | Performance Contracting, Inc.

Zach Koester | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Joe Lercara | The Graham Group, Inc. Construction Division

Michael Martin | Keen Project Solutions, LLC.

Keegan Parizek | Boomerang

Steve Pennock | Bush Construction Company, Inc.

Elizabeth Sauter McLain | King's Material, Inc. - Block Division

Ella Sherman | Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc.

Ben Spilde | Woodruff Construction

John Taft | Nelson Construction & Development

Nate Womble | HRTLND Companies

Mitch Zeman | Breiholz Construction Co.

MB EYE ON THE FUTURE 19 Years Strong

Beginning in September 2022, these individuals dedicated two days a month, for 6 months, to the betterment of themselves and their companies. This time included the completion of ‘The Leaders Course’ presented by Ken Bradford, which helps participants sharpen their public speaking and presentation skills, as well as class sessions with Matt Bruinekool discussing personal leadership, and Dan and Lori Shows discussing team

CLASS OF 2023

Samantha Blettner | HRTLND Companies

Brandon Bratz | The Waldinger Corporation

Jim Comisky | The Weitz Company

Pat Crosby | Hubbell Construction Services LLC

Ben Harriman | Keen Project Solutions, LLC

Austin Horner | Ball Team, LLC

Scott Hoskins | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Ben Hott | General Constructors, Inc.

Ryan Iburg | Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Alec Jensen | Russell

Kingsley Jewett | Neumann Brothers, Inc.

Brandon Johnson | Lang Construction Group, Inc.

Braxton Lewis | The Hansen Company, Inc.

Ryan Palmer | Tri-City Electric Co.

Nicholas Plecker | Rinderknecht Associates, Inc.

Cory Reierson | Woodruff Construction

Nichole Schmidt | Turner Construction

Kyle Sievers | Henkel Construction Co.

Cole Van Ryswyk | DCI Group

Justin Wenger | Seedorff Masonry Inc.

Eric Wos | Baker Group

If you are interested in nominating someone for the 2024 class of MB EYE on the Future, download the nomination form at www.MBI.Build/Education Nominations are due by Friday, May 19, 2023. Contact Tom Fulcher with any questions: TFulcher@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380.

ACADEMY

Year nine of Cornerstone Academy was another great series including topics on virtual construction, networking, and communication, drug awareness, HR, cybersecurity, and more. Presenters for the series included industry experts who not only provided attendees with excellent information and insight, but also became a resource for attendees moving forward.

Adan Akhets | Keen Project Solutions, LLC.

Steven Baridon | DCI Group

Andy Brown | Greiner Construction

Adam Byrne | DCI Group

Max Erpelding | Russell

Joseph Esser | Graham Construction Co.

Leilani Hammel | McGough

Francis Hart | WRH, Inc.

Kyle Hartzell | The Weitz Company

Jace Henderson | Hubbell Realty Co.

Michael Huff | Dean Snyder Construction

Lydia Jones | Elder Corporation

Brennan Karber | Russell

Brad Klinkefus | Performance Contracting Co.

Kyle Millner | Breiholz Construction Co.

Sam Munsell | Baker Group

Praveen Rajasekar | HRTLND Companies

Wilson Reynolds | The Weitz Company

CJ Sherzan | Elder Corporation

Joshua Slaubaugh | WRH, Inc.

Justin Stanley | Point Builders, LLC

Aaron Willard | Turner Construction

Kayla Youngblood | Baker Group

Joe Zahn | Elite Glass and Metal

Clayton Zeller | Rinderknecht Associates Inc.

CLASS OF 2023

PROJECT MANAGERS & PROJECT SUPERVISORS 9 Years Strong

MBI’s fastest paced leadership series addressed construction topics of planning / scheduling, safety leadership, communication, job profits, and operational excellence led by subject matter experts who not only understand the commercial construction industry, but have a firm grasp on the dynamics of the MBI membership. Speakers included Larry Cormicle, Cormicle Consulting Services; Joe Melton, Construction Safety Specialists, Inc.; Alan

CLASS OF 2023

Mike Alfstad | The Hansen Company, Inc.

Erik Borchert | Conlon Construction Co.

Ray Breeding | Graham Construction Co.

Alonso Castaneda-Vazquez | Keen Project Solutions, LLC.

Robby Droeszler | Woodruff Construction

Darin Eckels | McAninch Corporation

Mike Egenberger | Estes Construction

Tara Empey-Naleway | Hubbell Realty Co.

Gavin Gardner-Marlow | Keen Project Solutions, LLC.

Luke Hartnett | The Hansen Company, Inc.

Adam Hawxby | Estes Construction

Cody Heaton | Conlon Construction Co.

Matt Hoch | Murray Company

Brandon Johnson | Lang Construction Group, Inc.

Cole Jordan | Russell

Chase Juhl | McAninch Corporation

Ginger Kaufman | Architectural Arts Millwork

BJ Kelly | Bush Construction Company, Inc.

Brad Klepper | Performance Contracting Inc.

John Knight | Architectural Arts Millwork

Tony Kollasch | McAninch Corporation

Melvin Lambert | Mortenson

T.J. Lint | McAninch Corporation

Adam Lytle | Integrity Construction

Will McAllister | Woodruff Construction

Mike McCuddin | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Jason Morton | Baker Group

Keaton Mullins | The Hansen Company, Inc.

Ryan Nelson | Estes Construction

Chad Orr | US Erectors, Inc.

Jeff Promo | R&R Realty Group

Matt Rusch | Conlon Construction Co.

Ryan Scovill | Lang Construction Group, Inc.

Chris Septer | Architectural Arts Millwork

Roger Sparks | Hy-Vee Construction

Justin Squier | Henkel Construction Co.

Ron Statler | Performance Contracting Inc.

Jackson Steburg | Baker Group

Brian Steffen | Pirc - Tobin Construction Inc.

Clayton Stuart | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Stephen Van Beek | Hy-Vee Construction

Greg Wisecup | Integrity Construction

Nick Yeast | Elder Corporation

FOUNDATIONS OF A FIELD LEADER 6 Years Strong

This leadership program was developed for foremen, crew leaders, and superintendents to help them further enhance their communication skills, leadership abilities, and personal effectiveness, while also exploring a wide range of risk management topics that are present in the commercial construction industry. The class met during four high-level, interactive sessions. Presenters in this program include Alan Feirer, Group Dynamic and Michael Doucette, Russell Construction Co., as well as field support presenter Henry

Jamie Chalupa | WRH, Inc.

John Davis | The Weitz Company

Halden Drake | Seneca Companies

Mark Egland | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Ryan Gustin | Estes Construction

Mike Hamilton | W.A. Klinger, L.L.C.

Shane Hansen | Henkel construction Co.

Erick Hanssen | Russell

Jake Heck | Edge Commercial, LLC

Enrique Herrera | Koester Construction Company, Inc.

Dean Hixenbaugh | Graham Construction Co.

Doug Holmes | Kingland Construction Services

Jeff Kress | Woodruff Construction

Stoney Leonard | WRH, Inc.

Justyn Lindner | Henkel Construction Co.

Kolton Magers | Performance Contracting Inc.

Jason McAninch | McAninch Corporation

Chad McAuliffe | Skold Commercial Contracting, Inc.

Mitch Monroe | Turner Construction

Greg Oxendine | Russell

Edward Sheldahl | Kingland Construction Services

Brandon Stevens | Elder Corporation

Zach Sutton | The Graham Group, Inc. Construction Division

Brad Terhune | Hy-Vee Construction

Mark Thomas | Hy-Vee Construction

Nicklaus Turner | Woodruff Construction

Anne Van Kirk | Estes Construction

Luis Venales | Seneca Companies

Justin Warnock | SHYFT Collective

Jason Warren | McAninch Corporation

Nick Yeast | Elder Corporation

CLASS OF 2023

Merchants Bonding Company

6700 Westown Parkway

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 243-8171

Fax: (515) 243-3854

www.merchantsbonding.com

Merchants Bonding Company is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2023. With a reputation for consistency, common sense underwriting and first class experiences, Merchants has grown to be among the top surety writers in the United States, and the largest provider in Iowa (SFAA, 2021).

Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants focuses nearly exclusively on surety bonds and developing its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding. Merchants is recognized among the industry’s finest, achieving an A.M. Best Rating of “A” Excellent or better since 1958.

Merchants is licensed in all 50 states, and maintains more than 30 offices across the United States including the home office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Master Builders of Iowa strives to be the essential resource for Iowa’s construction industry and a valuable component of that effort are those companies who support MBI’s programs and events. Through the exclusive “Essential Partners” recognition program, MBI strives to recognize our industry supporters, while adding value to those companies’ sponsorship dollars who take leadership roles in sponsoring MBI events and educational opportunities. The company listed has contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to the Master Builders of Iowa this year. Essential Partners are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them! For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” please contact Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Merchants Bonding Company’s gracious and continued support!

SUMMER

SERIES:

Lunch & Learn: Who and What Are the Master Builders of Iowa?

Wednesday, June 7 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Iowa Cubs Baseball Game with the YBUILDER Network

Tuesday, June 13 6:38 pm

Lunch & Learn: Mental Health in Construction

BY ALY MURPHY MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Last year, MBI launched our inaugural Summer Intern Series, which was designed to introduce members’ summer interns to your association and the advocacy, education, and resources we provide to our members. Nearly 20 interns completed the series in its first year, and we’re looking forward to expanding the program for 2023.

This five-part series helps your interns gain valuable exposure to our association, practice their networking skills, and get a taste of our educational and professional development offerings. It is our hope that by connecting with these students before graduation, we are expanding our association’s reach to the next generation and strengthening the workforce efforts of Iowa’s commercial construction industry.

Registration for this series will open soon. All MBI members are eligible to enroll their interns, with a maximum of two interns per company. We do ask that all participants attend all five sessions; upon completion of the series, interns will be presented with a certificate and an MBI gift.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

1. Demonstrate your firm’s commitment to the professional development of your people

2. Showcase the strength of our association’s extensive network and array of service areas

Wednesday, June 28 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch & Learn: Hit the Ground Running - An MBI Hiring & Onboarding Panel

Wednesday, July 19 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch & Learn: Put Your Best Fork

Forward: Proper Etiquette in Dining and Networking

Wednesday, August 2 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

If you have any questions regarding the Summer Intern Series, please contact Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380.

North Risk Partners

1045 76th Street, Suite 4000 West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 327-8450

https://northriskpartners.com

North Risk Partners – Bearence Division specializes in strategic insurance solutions for businesses and individuals. Our advisors are committed to helping clients face risk head-on with right-fit insurance coverage and attention to opportunities for preventing avoidable losses. For businesses, we offer programming and compliance support in the areas of HR, safety, worksite wellness and more.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates North Risk Partners’ gracious and continued support!

MBI HONORS THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Build Iowa Award

MIKE SIMPSON Neumann Brothers, Inc.

Since its inception in 1989, there have been 37 individuals bestowed with the Build Iowa Award. These individuals symbolize the leaders of not only MBI, but Iowa’s construction industry and the communities in which they do business. The Build Iowa Award recipient exemplifies the tenets of our organization…skill, integrity and responsibility.

The Build Iowa Award is the industry’s highest individual achievement and it is presented each year to a builder in Iowa. From a perspective of contributions to the industry, Mike Simpson has certainly excelled. He has served as the Chair on the MBI Board of Directors; President of the Des Moines Construction Council; Board Chair of the Construction Financial Management Association, while also serving on the ACE Mentoring Board and a Trustee on the Carpenters Local 106 Retirement Fund. Equally as impressive has been his involvement in the community.

Mike has served on the Des Moines Redevelopment Company Board; the Greater Des Moines Committee; The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s CEO Commitment to Racial Equity in DSM; and the Central Place Business Association. His business dealings show that he is very fair in labor negotiations, and very thorough in contract review, risk management and resource allocations.

Some of his favorite projects include the Iowa Speedway in Newton; the Farm Bureau Financial Services campus; and the EMC Building in downtown Des Moines.

Congratulations Mike!

Masters Award

Three MBI general contractors and their respective project teams received the coveted Masters Award, which is given annually to recognize the exceptional efforts of a construction team in executing the process of completing a project. The panel of judges consisted of: two regular member contractors; two associate member specialty contractors; two associate member suppliers; two architects; and two owners. All entries were examples of exceptional teamwork applied to unique and challenging projects with outstanding results. We would like to congratulate all of the finalists for their top projects of 2022!

$1 Million - $10 Million

Henkel Construction

Mason City, IA

ISU Jack Trice Stadium East Gateway Bridge

$10 Million - $25 Million

The Weitz Company

Des Moines, IA

Grinnell College Norris Hall Renovation

Over $25 Million

Russell

Davenport, IA

University of Iowa Stanley

Museum of Art

MasterBuilder Achievement Award

The Master Build Achievement Award recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated a work history in the commercial construction industry and have been an active participant in the education and training offerings of MBI. In order to achieve the Master Builder designation, an individual must attain 150 credit hours or more in the areas of Project Management, Leadership, Ecological, Ethics, and Safety. Congratulations to the following individuals!

Nate Burgod Elite Glass & Metal

Krista Carter HRTLND Companies

Jim Comisky The Weitz Company

Matthew Frandsen Keen Project Solutions, Inc.

Michael Huff Dean Snyder Construction

Brandon Johnson Lang Construction Group

Tim Sarver Woodruff Construction

Justin Stanley Point Builders, LLC

Cory Reierson Woodruff Construction

Thomas Remus Hy-Vee Construction

Safety Awards

As part of the 2023 Annual Winter Conference, Master Builders of Iowa and Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. recognized the efforts of several companies and their employees at the Safety Awards Luncheon. MBI applauds the efforts of all of the award winners who showed a commitment to individual and jobsite safety.

OUTSTANDING COMPANY SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

General Contractor Category

Keen Project Solutions, LLC

Ankeny, IA

OUTSTANDING COMPANY SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Subcontractor Category

Elder Corporation

Des Moines, IA

SAFETY MVP AWARD

Pat Crosby

Hubbell Construction Services, LLC

Des Moines, IA

WORKSAFE Project of the Year Award

Lang Construction Group, Inc. Grimes, IA

Boone CSD Early Childhood Center

Customized job site safety approach, unique to each project owner and job site team!

Want to ELEVATE safety on your respective job sites?

Contact Director of Operations, Joe Melton at Joe@IowaCSSI.com

I attended the recent MBI Annual Winter Conference in Des Moines and was impressed with the awards that were presented.

What is the process for submitting for these awards?

Throughout the Annual Winter Conference, Master Builders of Iowa recognizes individuals, teams, and companies for the outstanding work that is conducted throughout the previous year or in the case of the Build Iowa Award, an entire career. Below is the list of awards that require a submission form.

Build Iowa Award

Masters Award $1-10MM

Masters Award $10-25MM

Masters Award Over $25MM

Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award - General Contractor

Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award - Specialty Contractor

Safety MVP Award

The awards presentations at the Annual Winter Conference continue to break records, elevating the profile of the companies involved. In order to be awarded for all your efforts you must take part in the awards processplan now to submit in one, or multiple award programs. Mark your calendars!!

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the Build Iowa Award and Masters Awards is November 30, 2023 and the deadline for all of the safety awards is December 15, 2023.

For additional information about all awards available through Master Builders of Iowa, contact Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.

RSM

US

RSM US LLP’s audit, tax and business consulting professionals are committed to serving and advising construction companies as they pursue their business objectives and improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles in whatever capacity we are asked to serve. We have significant experience working with construction companies of all sizes and in various stages of their life cycle, whether as a full-service provider or on a project basis.

By serving as audit, tax and consulting service providers to more than 3,850 construction companies nationally, RSM has a strong understanding of the industry. Our clients are general building contractors, specialty contractors, industrial contractors, sub-contractors, architectural and engineering firms, highway and street construction, suppliers and residential contractors. Our clients include privately held and private equity-backed companies. In addition to traditional full-service relationships, we are experienced in performing consulting projects for companies and working with their other providers so that services are delivered timely and in coordinated fashion, as necessary.

Our national practice of professionals focus specifically on construction by spending the majority of their time serving construction clients and by attending regular training on industry issues. Our professionals are members of and regularly address the industry’s leading trade associations, including Associated General Contractors, Construction Financial Management Association and Associated Builders and Contractors.

Our experienced professionals implement standard industry practices and provide strategic support. We offer knowledge that helps our contractor clients improve their bonding capacity, state qualification capacity and income, as well as minimize federal and state income taxes.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates RSM’s gracious and continued support!

Did You Know?

Master Builders of Iowa is ALWAYS

Looking For Speakers?

BY TOM FULCHER DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

MBI is constantly on the lookout for speakers and trainers who can deliver valuable content, resources, and insights to our membership. Especially right now as we begin planning for the 2023-24 training season. Here is a sampling of the events that we deliver throughout the year:

• Webinars

• The Annual Winter Conference

• The Summer Intern Series

• Training and Education Courses

• Safety Training Courses

• The MBI Breakfast Club

• Leadership Training

• Committee Meetings

• Build Iowa Career Fairs

To be considered as a speaker, visit our website and select “Our Services” then “Call for Speakers” to complete and submit a short questionnaire.

For additional information about the Call for Speakers process, contact MBI’s Director of Education, Tom Fulcher at TFulcher@MBI.Build or (515) 657-4395.

COMPETENT PERSON

June 1, 2023

For more information on this safety training, contact Director of Operations, Joe Melton at Joe@IowaCSSI.com

TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group

PO Box 1863

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Phone: (319) 364-5193

https://truenorthcompanies.com/construction

As a contractor, you recognize the importance of being a specialist – and so do we. If you’re going to spend your hard-earned dollars on insurance, why not get the specialist you deserve?

Now, more than ever, the challenges facing construction companies extend far beyond the job site. As TrueNorth’s Construction Specialty Group, our commitment to working exclusively with contractors combined with our industry experience, makes an engagement with us unlike any other firm.

Founded in 2005, our team is one of the few true construction risk specialists in the country. Our goal is to create value for our clients by providing measurable, impactful, real-world risk management solutions in the areas of insurance, bonds, contractual risk transfer, and loss control services. Our process is designed to take work off your desk while simultaneously reducing risk.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates TrueNorth’s gracious and continued support!

Turner Construction

1415 28th Street, Suite 240 West Des Moines, IA 50266

Phone: (515) 631-5215

www.turnerconstruction.com

Turner has been building in Iowa since 1920 and is a leader in all major market segments. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, Turner embraces Building Information Modeling and lean construction methods to improve efficiency and enhance client value. Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Turner Construction’s gracious and continued support!

April - July

April 20

(MBI LIVE) Procore for Superintendents - Photo Controls & Integrations

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? That’s never truer than on a construction site, where photos are tied to every step of the build. Tracking and finding the right picture, from the right date, of the right location, and issue or log file is a struggle for all of us. Procore makes the process of controlling your project photos and sharing them with necessary parties a simple process that all construction Superintendents need to understand and setup on each of their projects.

Online Training

April 24-27

OSHA 30 Hour Construction

Attendees of the 30 Hour Construction Industry class will receive high level safety knowledge from a field leader perspective to understand and implement OSHA regulations and requirements on their job sites. Instruction will be blended learning with lecture, interactive presentations, group activites and "live" demonstrations that include real life day-to-day scenarios, developing pre-plans the imporatnce of learning and adhering to proper safety procedure, as well as practical understanding of why safety conscious behavior is vital for each and every worker on the job site.

WDSM, IA

April 25-26

Competent Person - Fall Protection

This two-day course educates students 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 students with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

WDSM, IA

April 27

(MBI LIVE) Procore for Superintendents - QAQC Inspections, Observations, & Punch Lists

Superintendents need to document, notify, and track resolution of hundreds of problems, potential issues, injuries, incomplete or poorly finished work items and much more. Controlling that immense amount of information across dozens of trades and sub-contractors can be daunting. Procore has built-in tools for tracking all construction issues, notifying the necessary parties, and coordinating responses that makes a Superintendent’s life much easier. This class covers Procore’s Inspections, Observations, and Punch List features and how simple they can be to use.

April 28

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

This session will provide the participant with an introduction to the life cycle of a construction project from project conception, through design, construction, and project closeout. Participants will learn about project delivery methods, such as the traditional Design-Bid-Build, as well as alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Management. Roles of the various parties in each delivery method will be discussed: owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractor.

WDSM, IA

April 28

Blueprint Reading - Session 2: Architectural/Structural

This session will focus on the reading and use of architectural and structural plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; use of standard architectural scales; architectural plan views, details, elevations, and sections; use of architectural schedules, notes, and symbols; structural foundation plans; and plan reading for structural building systems, including precast concrete, structural steel, site cast concrete, and masonry.

WDSM, IA

May 2

Strategies for Building a Mentally Healthy Workforce

In this critically important full day session, we will address mental health in the commercial construction space from a variety of angles including the alarming statistics plaquing our industry, how to build a mentally healthy culture, mental health awareness, signs of mental distress, how and when you can help, and so much more! In addition to Cal Beyer with Holmes Murphy, presenters will include representatives from some of the top mental health organizations in Iowa. Through presentation, discussion, and learning activities, this session will not only provide a great deal of information, but also a host of resources and strategies to build and maintain a mentally healthy workforce.

WDSM, IA

www.MBI.Build/events.

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

May 17

Blueprint Reading - Session 3:

Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing

This session will focus on the reading and use of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; mechanical systems, equipment, ductwork, and schedules; plumbing systems, equipment, piping, and schedules; electrical systems, equipment, wiring, conduit, one-line diagrams, and schedules; electrical site plans; and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical details.

WDSM, IA

May 9

Iowa Mechanics Lien Law Updates

In 2012, the Iowa legislature made major changes to Iowa’s Mechanic’s Lien laws. These changes added new definitions, new notice requirements, and fundamentally changed the way that liens are filed in Iowa. The biggest change in the rules after January 1, 2013, was the creation of a centralized on-line database that is managed by the Secretary of State and must be used for all Mechanic’s Liens in Iowa, will provide guidance on how to use the Iowa Secretary of State’s Mechanic’s Notice and Lien Registry, and will provide practical advice for how to handle lien filings and lien situations.

MBI Members ONLY Webinar

May 10

(MBI LIVE) Bluebeam Revu Basics

For new Bluebeam Revu users and returning users alike, this course will help you understand the basics of using Bluebeam Revu to create, manage, and edit your PDF documents. For beginners, you will learn how to navigate within the Revu interface, create and open PDFs, and mark up documents with markups and stamps. For returning users, you will learn how to best utilize Revu for efficiency - including customizing and sharing profiles and adjusting keyboard shortcuts. This course will also provide a wide variety of tips and tricks to help you get the most of the software.

Online Training

May 16

Competent Person - Trenching & Excavation

Under the OSHA standard CFR 1926 Subpart P, all employees must be trained in hazard recognition and the proper way of working in and around construction excavations sites. The standard covers general requirements, soil classification, sloping and benching, timber shoring for trenches, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives to timber shoring, selection of PPE.

WDSM, IA

(MBI

LIVE)

Bluebeam Revu - Quantity Takeoff & Estimation

Estimation may be the most important part of any building project, as accurate quantity takeoffs are critical to creating competitive bids. Revu makes both taking measurements and using those measurements to complete takeoffs extremely easy, once you learn how to use the tools they supply you with. In this course, you will learn how to take accurate measurements through calibrating a scale and using a wide variety of measurement tools. You will also learn how to track takeoffs and perform estimation using the Markups List and custom column creation.

Online Training

May 24

(MBI LIVE) Bluebeam Studio: Sessions & Projects

Bluebeam Studio is Bluebeam’s cloud-based collaboration solution that is included with every license of Revu. The Studio platform is split into two parts: Studio Sessions and Studio Projects. In this course, we will go over the basics of creating and using both Studio Sessions and Studio Projects to collaborate, manage, and host your project documents. With Studio Sessions, you will learn how to create a new session and perform real-time project reviews with users regardless of location. With Studio Projects, you will learn how to host a variety of documents in the cloud and assign access rights to collaborators to edit them.

Online Training

May 26

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. In the morning, we will dive into an extensive concrete take-off activity, and in the afternoon we will participate in an extensive interior finishes take-off activity. Though past attendance of MBI’s Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction series is recommended but not required, we do suggest that attendees have a medium to high level of understanding of blueprint reading.

WDSM, IA

June 6

MBI Breakfast Club

Join MBI members at the MBI Headquarters (4100 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines) for a cup of coffee and a pastry and spend some time networking with colleagues at our new MBI Breakfast Club. Beginning at 7:30AM, we’ll gather for some light networking and then lead into a morning program that will include a few announcements on what’s coming up for MBI followed by a presentation that is of relevance to the membership.

WDSM, IA

June 7

(MBI LIVE) Bluebeam Revu - Managing Field Issues

Once a project has started, tracking progress and identifying field issues is incredibly important for both quality assurance and quality control. In this course, we will cover how to use Bluebeam Revu to identify any issues that arise, manage their associated data, and ensure that the entire team has access to this information. Here, you will learn how to create and place custom punch keys, embed associated images and videos, assign statuses and responsibilities, and create summary reports to highlight each issue individually.

Online Training

June 14

(MBI LIVE) Bluebeam Revu - Document Management & Setup

When receiving large document sets from customers or team members, it’s common to run into organizational errors - such as out of order pages or a lack of navigational hyperlinks. In this course, we will cover how to perform a wide variety of workflows to fix common document management issues, such as adjusting PDF pages, creating page labels, and adding hyperlinks for efficient navigation. You will also learn how to set up your documents to save time and ensure privacy, by immediately highlighting revisions and setting up PDF security. By the end of this course, you will be able to work with even the most complex document sets with ease.

WDSM, IA

June 21

Accounting for Direct and Indirect Costs in a Fluctuating Market

This seminar will provide an overview of construction cost accounting and the treatment of direct and indirect construction costs. The development of burden rates for different types of indirect costs will be presented as well as different methods for applying the burden amounts to contract costs. The economic impact of fluctuating costs in this period of price volatility will be explained along with the related impact on project cost forecasting. Project estimating and pricing strategies will also be covered in this seminar. The objective of this seminar is to provide the participant with an understanding of contract cost accounting and the related impact on forecasting work in process and estimating.

June 28

(MBI LIVE) Bluebeam - Customizing Revu

Bluebeam Revu is a highly customizable program, allowing you to adjust the application for your exact workflow needs. In this course, we will look at a variety of different ways that Revu can be customized - from adjusting the interface using profiles to creating custom markup tools and stamps. Here, you will learn how to create and customize everything within the program that can be customized, including profiles, markups, stamps, columns, and statuses.

July 12

8 Cash Flow Drivers to Greater Profitability

Profit – Not enough of it! Cash Flow – should be way better! These are just a few of the common frustrations in running your own business. In this workshop, we will be hands-on in helping you discover how and where to unlock more cash flow and more profits. We will take your real-life income statements and balance sheets and find ways to shake a few more coins out of your corporate sofa cushions.

We will teach you more about the 4 Flows in business –information, physical, decision and cashflow – to speed up your order to cash process. After all – you set up the business to be a gross margin making “machine”. Let’s get that “machine” fired up and generating more of what you intended it to do.

Be prepared to deep-dive into your own financial statements and learn ways to maximize your profitability and cash flows.

July 19

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

This session will provide the participant with an introduction to the life cycle of a construction project from project conception, through design, construction, and project closeout. Participants will learn about project delivery methods, such as the traditional Design-Bid-Build, as well as alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Management. Roles of the various parties in each delivery method will be discussed: owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractor.

July 19

Blueprint Reading - Session 2: Architectural/Structural

This session will focus on the reading and use of architectural and structural plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; use of standard architectural scales; architectural plan views, details, elevations, and sections; use of architectural schedules, notes, and symbols; structural foundation plans; and plan reading for structural building systems, including precast concrete, structural steel, site cast concrete, and masonry.

July 20

Blueprint Reading - Session 3: Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing

This session will focus on the reading and use of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; mechanical systems, equipment, ductwork, and schedules; plumbing systems, equipment, piping, and schedules; electrical systems, equipment, wiring, conduit, one-line diagrams, and schedules; electrical site plans; and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical details.

UFG Insurance

118 2nd Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Phone: (800) 332-7977

www.ufgins.com

UFG Insurance, a multibillion-dollar company with more than 75 years of building agency and customer partnerships, provides commercial insurance, excess and surplus, surety bonds and alternative distribution. UFG’s professionals work with more than 1,000 independent agencies in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company in December 2022 for the 29th consecutive year, UFG has also been named a Super Regional Property/Casualty Insurer™ since 2007 by Insurance Journal magazine, placed on Best’s Review July 2022 list of Top 200 U.S. Property/Casualty Writers and was named a 2023 Elite™ partner by Deep Customer Connections.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates UFG Insurance’s gracious and continued support!

WELCOME!

Bosch Financial 4027 Glass Rd. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 362-0054

https://www.boschfinancialinc.com/

CMBA Architects 302 Jones Street, Ste. 200 Sioux City, IA 51101 (712) 274-2933

www.cmbaarchitects.com

Galaxy Cleaning Services 10 Alydar Dr. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 471-7069

www.galaxy-cleaning-services.com

Hull Cooperative Association 1206 Railroad Street Hull, IA 51239 (712) 439-2831

www.hullcoop.com

NewCom Technologies, Inc. 6000 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 (515) 633-1500

www.newcomtech.com

Riverside Technologies 748 N. 109th Ct. Omaha, NE 68154 (866) 804-4388

www.1rti.com

Whitfield & Eddy Law

699 Walnut Street, Suite 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 288-6041

www.whitfieldlaw.com

Whitfield & Eddy Law serves construction clients in Iowa and nationwide. We are committed to meeting clients diverse, challenging and changing needs through a proactive problem solving approach. We have developed a team-based approach to leverage a wealth of experience and address the legal needs of Iowa businesses, families, and individuals. Learn more about our team and full service law firm at whitfieldlaw.com.

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 Aly Murphy at AMurphy@MBI.Build / (515) 657-4380 or visit www.MBI.Build/essential-partners. MBI appreciates Whitfield & Eddy Law’s gracious and continued support!

THANKSFOR JOININGUS

AT OUR ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE!