Dealing with Construction Labor Shortages
April 23, 2025
Empowering Women in Construction: Insights from the MBI BuildHer Ankeny Event
April 23, 2025
About Us
Master Builders of Iowa is the recognized leader of the construction industry in the state of Iowa. Founded in 1912, MBI is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the most influential and widely respected construction association in the country. MBI’s members perform the majority of the state’s commercial, industrial, and public works building projects. The association provides its members with a comprehensive array of educational, safety, environmental, labor, legal, professional development, and legislative services.
Companies that are considered MBI’s Essential Partners have contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of our success and we couldn’t do it without them!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
04/29/25
Competent Person Trench and 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.
04/30/25
(MBI LIVE) Microsoft Excel Intermediate - Session 4: Charts & Tables
This intermediate-level course will show you exactly how simple Microsoft Excel can be, when you get proper training that is focused on how to use the program in the real world.
05/01/25
Culture: Building, Keeping, and What Kills It
Building, Keeping and What Kills Culture. We'll unpack the difference between Love and Kindness, how we bake culture into the hiring process, pivoting from trying to motivate our teams to empowering them, and turning the growth of our company into a "human process."
05/05/25
Virtual Blueprint Reading for General Contractors
Join this 4-part series, designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and ‘hands on’ classroom experience, to help get you started in understanding construction design documents.
* - MBI Members only
MBI MOBILE APP
Our mobile app can help simplify your life by providing you with all of our information in a format that maximizes usability on the go. This re-launched offering features all the basics currently available on the website, while also incorporating access to MBI’s Training Vault.
The Wellness Connection: Building a Better You” Retreat
Are you interested in fostering a culture of wellness within the construction industry? This event aims to promote healthy lifestyles and create a more resilient and productive workforce.
BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!