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. Companies that are considered MBI’s Essential Partners have contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to Master Builders of Iowa in the calendar year 2023. These companies are an important part of MBI’s success and we couldn’t do it without them!
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 wholly-owned subsidiary of Roper Technologies, Inc.
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“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.
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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.
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A-1 Mobile Storage Service offers storage and office space solutions to our customers through the leasing and selling of storage containers and mobile offices. We serve a wide variety of customers including construction, government, health care, commercial, residential, industrial, and entertainment venues!
A-1 Mobile Storage Service also maintains a complete fabrication shop where we customize shipping containers to our customers’ specifications. The most popular modifications include our ground level offices, as well as roll up door options.
A-1 Mobile Storage Service has been serving the Midwest for 20+ years and growing rapidly. With our dedicated group of employees we assure your deliveries will be “Where You Want It, When You Want It”. It’s not just our slogan, it’s our mission.
Baker Group is the Midwest’s leading full-service commercial and industrial specialty contractor. We design and install mechanical, electrical sheet metal, automation, security and fire alarm systems for corporate offices, data centers, research laboratories, educational, industrial, medical, and governmental facilities. Clients choose Baker Group for cost-effective new construction, additions, and renovations using delivery methods from fast-track design-build, to traditional plan and spec methods. Baker Group supports clients for the life of their building, offering professional maintenance and operational services 24/7/365.
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.
Merchants Bonding Company™ proudly sponsors MBI’s Executive Insights with construction leaders. 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, 2023).
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.
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White Cap is a one-stop-shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors.
Building Trust on Every Job
From hard-to-find products to technical expertise to jobsite training, White Cap supports professional contractors in non-residential, infrastructure and residential end markets with everything they need to keep their projects moving on time, on budget, and as safely as possible.
As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family consists of multiple brands in the U.S. and Canada. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 10,500 associates supporting approximately 200,000 customers across 15 construction trades.
Acme Tools of Des Moines, IA is your one stop shop for tools, accessories, and equipment. As a fourth generation family operated business since 1948, we proudly serve the greater Des Moines area's contractors, woodworkers, DIY enthusiasts, and homeowners.
We take pride in offering the best selection from the industry’s top brands like Milwaukee Tools, DeWalt, Makita USA, Bosch, EGO Power Plus, Metabo, JET, Honda, TORO, STIHL, and hundreds more.
We strive to be the areas preferred tool supplier. Our Des Moines Acme Tools store features power tools, hand tools, woodworking machinery, metalworking tools, tool storage solutions, generators, ladders, safety equipment, lawn and garden, pressure washers, pumps, trailers and much more.
At Acme Tools, you won’t be left wondering what tool or accessory you need to get the job done right, we greet you with a knowledgeable inside sales staff that knows tools and how to use them. Acme Tools also offers an in store service department backed by factory trained technicians who will get your tool back to perfect working order and if necessary, work with the manufacturer to get the job done correctly.
The selection Acme Tools offers is endless when you add on top our award winning online store found at acmetools.com. With over 25 years of online experience, Acme Tools has built a following that can be traced around the world.
With all of these attributes and more, Acme Tools works hard to serve the community and those working hard to grow within it.
Amidst all the advancements and innovations, the enduring foundation built by father and son remains unwavering. What began as a family endeavor has stayed true to its roots - a unified entity. For Jerry, and now J., Elder Corporation is firmly grounded in family values, treating every employee as part of the family. It's a testament to the belief that no matter how sophisticated our tools become, there's no replacement for having the right person in the right role.
Looking Ahead
Now, as the company looks toward what lies ahead, we see a future of promise. We are confident that the values that brought us this far will continue to guide us: unwavering standards and steadfast principles. These ensure that every member of our organization has the tools, support, and purpose to give their best every single day, allowing us to move forward with pride and confidence.
Elite Glass and Metal stands as a leader in the field of architectural glass, known for our unwavering commitment to quality and safety. Specializing in commercial projects in Central Iowa, we offer a comprehensive range of services including storefronts, curtainwall, skylights, exterior envelopes, glass handrails, interior glass walls, and metal panels. Our team of skilled Glaziers from local 1075 and project managers collaborate closely with clients to deliver solutions that not only meet functional requirements but also elevate the aesthetic of any space.
Beyond our technical expertise, Elite Glass and Metal prioritizes safety, sustainability, and efficiency in every aspect of our operations. From utilizing cutting edge materials to being a leader in safety, we strive to have a safety culture that embraces workplace safety but also utilizes the latest technology . This dedication not only underscores our reputation for excellence but also positions us as a forward-thinking partner in the construction community.
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.
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Modern specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for commercial and industrial plumbing, piping, sheet metal, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air and service needs. We offer a full range of services, from design and fabrication to installation and ongoing maintenance and repair.
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.
Star Equipment, Ltd. is Iowa's number one source for high-quality construction equipment. Family-owned by the Bowmans since 1968, Star Equipment offers expert service and unsurpassed product knowledge for contractors across Iowa and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri. Star specializes in light to general construction equipment, as well as specialty products to fill the needs of our customers.
When asked what Star sells, the answer is PRODUCTIVITY. We bring you cutting edge technology and the know how to tailor it to your specific needs. We provide you with the most uptime of any rental company in Iowa. When knowledgable people help you make informed decisions and provide you with high quality equipment with unsurpassed service, you get PRODUCTIVITY.
Star Equipment has four locations providing sales, service, and rentals of construction equipment in Iowa. They feature brands such as: Takeuchi, Mustang, Gehl, Manitou, Multiquip, Allen Engineering, Sullivan Palatek, Husqvarna, Waker Neuson, IMT, Schwing, Elliott, Topcon, and many others.
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.
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