Held each year during the MBI Winter Conference, the awards programs are a celebration of the Iowa commercial construction industry and everything that has been achieved over the previous twelve months. The awards recognize companies, teams and individuals who deliver outstanding results in the industry through collaboration and innovation. These prestigious awards provide one of the most effective platforms for leading companies to maximize their industry exposure for excelling in the Iowa construction industry. This recognition helps attract new clients, bolster existing relationships and raise overall company morale.
Master Builders of Iowa takes great pride in recognizing individual and organizational achievements in the Iowa construction industry. Through MBI’s annual awards programs, members can receive recognition for excellence in construction. The annual awards are presented at highly visible events and all members are encouraged to submit nominations.
The awards presentations 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 process - plan now to submit in one, or multiple award programs.
Build Iowa Award
Overview
The Build Iowa Award was initiated in 1989 as a vehicle to honor MBI members and to bring public attention to excellence in the construction industry. Each year, the Build Iowa Award is presented to a general contractor or an associate member employee who best exemplifies the tenets of our organization; Skill, Responsibility, and Integrity. The nominees are judged by the way they have performed both within the construction industry, as well as in their communities.
2022 Build Iowa Award Recipient
Steve Skold
- Skold Construction Services, Inc.
Past Recipients
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Darrell Ball
Ball Construction Services
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Max Bowman
Star Equipment, Ltd.
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Woodrow "Woody" Buck
Story Construction Co.
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Dick Bulkeley
Oakview Construction Co.
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Mike Conlon
Conlon Construction Co.
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Tim Conlon
Conlon Construction Co.
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Orville E. Crowley
Ringland-Johnson-Crowley
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Ralph E. Emerson
Cardinal Construction Co.
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Gerald Friauf
Rinderknecht Associates
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Ken Gethmann
Gethmann Construction Inc.
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Bob Gleeson
W.A. Klinger, Inc.
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John W. Gleeson
W.A. Klinger, L.L.C.
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James Grabau
R.H. Grabau Construction, Inc.
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Craig Hansen
The Hansen Company
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Gene Leonhart
Cardinal Construction, Inc.
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Dave Holtze
Holtze Construction
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Richard Johnson
Story Construction Co.
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W.A. Klinger
W.A. Klinger, Inc.
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Louie H. Kuepper
Carl A. Nelson & Co.
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Marshall G. Linn III
Neumann Brothers Inc.
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Robert Maddox, Sr.
Allied Construction Services
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Robert M. McCline
Chris Hansen Construction
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Dave Peters
Peters Construction Corp.
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Kent Pilcher
Estes Construction
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Norman Riis
Story Construction Co.
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Jim Russell
Russell
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Ron Sande
Sande Construction & Supply Co.
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Reuben Schaefer
Henkel Construction Co.
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Bill Seedorff
Seedorff Masonry, Inc.
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Jim Simmons
Russell
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Jack Taylor
Taylor Construction Group, Inc.
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Mike Tousley
The Weitz Company, Inc.
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David Ward
Breiholz Construction Co.
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Fred W. Weitz
The Weitz Company, Inc.
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Thomas Werderitsch
Selzer Werderitsch Associates
Masters Award
Overview
The Masters Award recognizes the exceptional efforts of a construction team in executing the process of completing a project. Although an aesthetically pleasing and functional design is always part of a successful project, it is not a criterion for selection of this award. This award is meant to recognize the role of the project team. As such, projects should reflect good management skills, imagination, perseverance under unusual and challenging conditions, and/or innovative construction techniques. The Masters Award was created to bring a sharper focus to the high degree of professionalism and skill in our industry. The Masters Award is presented in three different categories: $1 Million - $10 Million, $10 Million to $25 Million and Over $25 Million.
2022 Masters Award Recipients
The Hansen Company
- Graceland University Morden Center Renovations
Peters Construction Corporation
- Lincoln Savings Bank @ Techworks
Neumann Brothers, Inc.
- ISU Stark Performance Center North End - Zone
- Renovation and Albaugh Family Plaza
Past Recipients
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2021
J.E. Dunn Construction | ISU Student Innovation Center
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2021
Neumann Brothers, Inc. | Edna Griffin Building
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2021
Story Construction Co. | ISU - Gerdin Business Building Expansion
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2020
Graham Construction Co. | UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Hospital General Replacement
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2020
Ryan Companies US, Inc. | 111 East Grand
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2020
The Hansen Company, Inc. | MAE - DMU1
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2019
Ball Team, LLC | Des Moines Community Playhouse - Act II
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2019
City Construction | UIHC Pediatric Specialty Clinic Expansion & Conference Center Development
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2019
Ryan Companies US, Inc. | Krause Gateway Center
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2018
DCI Group | Principal Financial Group - Corporate 1 Renovation
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2018
Graham Construction Co. | Weaton Franciscan Healthcare Covenant Medical Center - Surgery Renovation
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2018
Peters Construction Corp. | SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Master Builder Achievement Award
Overview
Through the MBI Master Builder Designation program, credits are awarded in the areas of Leadership, Project Management, Ecological Construction, Ethics, and Safety. Virtually every course or education program that is offered through MBI receives credits in at least one of these critical areas. The Master Builder Achievement Award is earned when an individual surpasses 150 credits and fulfills the requirements in each area.
2022 Master Builder Achievement Award Recipients
*Jeremy Harder
- The Hansen Company, Inc.
*Nic Merfeld
- HRTLND Companies
*Nick Tometich
- Elder Corporation
*Garrett Young
- HRTLND Companies
Tom Yung
- Hubbell Construction Services, LLC
Past Recipients
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Travis Benz (2021)
Russell
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Mike Bonewitz (2021)
Knutson Construction Services Inc.
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Matt Bulkeley (2019)
Conlon Construction Co.
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Adam Day (2018)
Eick & Day Construction, LLC
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Tyler Edgington (2021)
Hubbell Construction Services, LLC
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Jason Eveland (2021)
The Hansen Company, Inc.
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David Halbrook (2020)
Halbrook Excavating, Inc.
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Tony Herring (2019)
Woodruff Construction
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Erin Hiscox (2019)
Hy-Vee Construction
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Lee Hollatz (2017)
The Hansen Company, Inc.
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Jared Krull (2021)
Cardinal Construction, Inc.
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Doug Kumm (2019)
Baker Group
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Kevin Larsen (2018)
Woodruff Construction
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Chris McMullen (2019)
Hubbell Construction Services, LLC
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Bill Miller (2021)
J.E. Dunn Construction
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Brian Mulcahy (2020)
Hy-Vee Construction
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Michael Norris (2021)
A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
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Jacob Pesek (2021)
The Hansen Company, Inc.
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Chad Reineke (2021)
Elder Corporation
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Jeff Scandrett (2018)
Keen Project Solutions, LLC
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Rod Schumacher (2019)
Conlon Construction Co.
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Mike Sherman (2019)
Hy-Vee Construction
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Andrew Snyder (2020)
Dean Snyder Construction
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Brent Thompson (2021)
Elder Corporation
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Joshua Thrap (2018)
Hy-Vee Construction
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John Williams (2020)
HPC, LLC.
Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Awards
Overview
The Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award is an Iowa OSHA and Master Builders of Iowa sponsored award that has become one of the most prestigious safety awards in the state of Iowa for the construction industry. The overall goal is to encourage and recognize significant achievements in workplace safety. The process solicits the best practices in accident prevention and promotes the sharing of the industry’s best achievements to advance safety at all levels. The award is presented in two categories: General Contractor and Specialty Contractor. You must be a member of Master Builders of Iowa in order to submit for these awards.
2022 Outstanding Company Safety Achievement Award Recipients
Cardinal Construction
- General Contractor Category
Elder Corporation
- Specialty Contractor Category
Past Recipients
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2021
Baker Group, Specialty Contractor Category
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2020
The Waldinger Corporation, Specialty Contractor Category
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2020
Russell, General Contractor Category
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2019
Ryan Companies US, Inc., General Contractor Category
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2019
Tri-City Electric Co., Specialty Contractor Category
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2018
Graham Construction Co., General Contractor Category
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2018
The Waldinger Corporation, Specialty Contractor Category
Safety MVP
Overview
Every successful team has an MVP, this award highlights the leadership, passion, and effectiveness of an individual either directly leading the safety program or influencing the program in an indirect role within an organization. Safety, like other disciplines, an individual who stands out for their positive efforts in exceptional performance and for leading others in their commitment to excellence on the job. The panel of judges will look for an individual that goes above and beyond the call of duty in regards to safety, through their devotion to preserving the quality of life in the workforce. This award spotlights the most dedicated and innovative safety MVP and their achievements in safety both within their company and in the construction industry
Nominees must be an employee of a Master Builders of Iowa associate or general contractor member, who have been employed with the member company for at least one year, and who are currently working in the Iowa construction industry. A nominee may not have received an individual safety award from MBI in the past three years. Third-party safety consultants whose clients are MBI members are not eligible for either of these awards. The panel of judges is made up of a variety of safety professionals from the industry, as well as representatives from Iowa OSHA.