Master Builders of Iowa

MBI's mission is to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry. By providing a wide range of training options, we are confident there is something for all levels of your organization from the field to the top executives.

Listed are a few of the professional development seminars, programs and academies we offer. For information about additional training needs please contact Tom Suckow at 515-657-4384 or tsuckow@mbionline.com.

Month-at-a-Glance Printable Calendars

Download MBI monthly calendars to post at your desk and in job trailers so that you always know what training, meetings and events are available.    

• February 2012
• March 2012

Each fall, the Master Builders of Iowa develops the Learning Opportunities Planner. This catalogue of educational and training programs includes a broad-range of education and training programs that provide contractors and their employees with professional development training and activities tailored to their specific needs. To view the 2011/2012 Learning Opportunities Planner, CLICK HERE.

The Academy for Project Managers

The Academy for Project Managers enables participants to take part in an interactive program that explores the critical areas of project management that project managers in the construction industry tack on a daily basis. The course’s curriculum builds on itself throughout the series, starting with leadership and management training and moving on to cover safety, estimating, job costing, contracts, profitability, scheduling and much more. In addition to CEU contact hours graduates finish this training series with the essential knowledge necessary to bring their very best to their projects, their teams and their companies as well as an expanded network of professional colleagues. Sessions are instructed by the very best in our field including constructors who are leaders in their companies, construction attorneys, productivity experts, and others familiar with current trends in today’s market.

• CLICK HERE to view the full brochure for additional details
• CLICK HERE to view registration information.

BIM Training 

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Typically it uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction. The process produces the Building Information Model (also abbreviated BIM), which encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components.

Please contact Tom Suckow if you are interested in future BIM courses. 

Blueprint Reading

Construction drawings can be difficult to understand and mistakes can be costly. Being able to read and understand construction drawings is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in the construction industry. In this course, participants will gain the skill necessary to read and understand typical construction documents - blueprints and specifications. Blueprint Reading courses are being offered at the dates and locations below:

• Omaha - April 25, 2012

Construction Industry Convention Educational Seminars

Every February, the Construction Industry Convention, the Midwest’s largest industry trade show, is held in Des Moines at the Polk County Complex, 501 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.  The Convention will host over 30 educational programs and seminars on all aspects of the industry. The Convention has gained a quality reputation over the last 20 years as a best value market place for contractors – as a convenient one-stop shop for construction companies to view the latest and newest construction products and services for the construction industry.  There is something for everyone from the construction worker right up to the president and CEO of the company. Great values can be found throughout the entire event.

• CLICK HERE to view the 2012 Construction Industry Convention brochure for all educational seminar information.

Construction Industry Safety Conference

A few years ago there was an opportunity to work with the Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council to establish a safety conference that was state-wide for the construction industry. The Iowa Construction Industry Safety Conference was developed and has become Iowa’s largest event promoting worker safety for the construction industry. The event provides 21 professional safety topics in one day, presented by safety professionals. The conference structure allows attendees to go to one safety presentation each hour throughout the day. IOSHA also plays an active role, presenting information so the construction industry can better understand OSHA requirements and proper safety procedures.

• CLICK HERE to view the 2012 Construction Industry Convention brochure for all details concerning this year's Construction Industry Safety Conference.

Field Management Leadership Series (FMLS)

The Field Manager Leadership Series is designed for the construction industry and supervisors in the construction industry. This ranges from new field managers, soon to become field managers, and field managers with considerable experience who recognize the need to become more effective.

The goal of the program is to develop expanded competencies in each of the subject areas. Topics covered are project and field leadership, people resource management, managing and leading safety programs, field production, and project evaluation and administration. Participants in the FMLS series will draw upon their field experience and learn by interaction with others from all areas of the construction industry.

• CLICK HERE to view the full brochure for dates, locations, fees and registration information.

LEED Green and Sustainable Training Programs

MBI has been awarded a U.S. Department of Labor Grant which promotes green jobs and training in the State of Iowa. With this support, MBI is able to offer a variety of LEED focused courses at a considerable discount to participants. MBI is an approved USGBC Education Provider offering the courses required for LEED AP’s to maintain their LEED credentials. Please contact the MBI office at (515) 288-8904 if you are interested in scheduling this LEED Training Program.

Additional LEED Programs:  

• Energy Fundamentals and Applications: Omaha - May 23-24, 2012

Safety Seminars

Today’s contractor can not afford to ignore safety and the environment. A safety trained workforce is far less likely to experience accidents thus lowering a company’s workers compensation premiums as well as lessening the amount of lost time and other expenses from accidents not to mention the cost of OSHA citations for safety violations. MBI consultants will make sure your workforce is trained in all the necessary areas.
View Upcoming Safety Training Opportunities

Webinars

Webinars are seminars, presentations or workshops that are transmitted over the web. A key feature of a webinar is its interactive elements allowing attendees the ability to give, receive and discuss information. These online seminars use GoToWebinar to make them actual live intereactive learning experiences.  These types of online courses have a much higher impact than simply reading material on the web.  Because no travel is required, webinars offer exceptional convenience and are very cost effective.
MBI webinars currently scheduled are listed below: