Master Builders of Iowa

The Master Builders of Iowa is approaching its 100th Anniversary in 2012. In anticipation of the major milestone within the association, a celebration plan has been developed by our Centennial Planning Task Force to recognize our members’ contributions to leadership and service for the commercial construction industry.

• Centennial Leadership Celebration
  Over 350 MBI members celebrated 100 years of industry leadership on October 5th at the Iowa State Historical Building. Special guests included Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, City Council Member Christine Hensley, and Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen.

  MBI received special honors from the National AGC of America. AGC of America President Kris Young and AGC of America’s President & CEO Steve Sandherr presented MBI with a 100th Anniversary Certificate. MBI was presented with awards from AGC of Iowa; Merchants Bonding Co. and the Iowa Legislature for its contribution of 100 years of service to the industry. MBI Past Presidents and Chairman were recognized for their leadership and guidance of the Association throughout the years.

  CLICK HERE to view the Centennial Celebration photo gallery.
  CLICK HERE to watch the MBI flash mob video!  

• LEGENDS IN CONCERT
  The BUILD STRONG Concert Event
  was held February 20, 2012 at
  Veterans Memorial Auditorium
  in Des Moines, Iowa. In conjunction with the Association’s 100th Annual Convention, the Master Builders of Iowa hosted the event of the year! MBI arranged to bring Las Vegas to Des Moines! The concert celebrated all of the contributions made by all segments of the industry that have built Iowa over the last 100 years. It was also an encouragement to BUILD STRONG for the next 100 years. This event was  held in the newly renovated Iowa Events Center – Ballroom. Photos will be up in the photo galleries section of the website soon! 
   
• Equipment of the Decades
  Items from the past 100 years were displayed at the 2012 Iowa Construction Expo & MBI Convention to help celebrate MBI’s 100th Anniversary. Equipment, photos and more were showcased for all to see! Photos will be available soon in the 2012 Convention Photo Gallery. The gallery should be up soon! Keep an eye out for it! Thanks to everyone who contributed!!
   
• Centennial Interactive Timeline
  This year’s MB EYE on the Future class was tasked with building an interactive centennial timeline for the Master Builders of Iowa. Per direction at one of the initial Centennial Task Force meetings, the future leaders of our industry were asked to develop a project that would help provide a vehicle for members and others in our industry to see the progression and growth of our Association and industry as a whole. Coming soon...