Master Builders of Iowa

The 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 a leadership role in sponsoring the 2010 Iowa Construction Convention, the 2010 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker and the 2010 Winter Conference. 

For more information on becoming an MBI “Essential Partner,” CLICK HERE.  For questions, please contact Chad Kleppe at (515) 288-8904 or ckleppe@mbionline.com.

MBI appreciates these companies' gracious and continued support!

 
Ahrold Fay Rosenberg helps contractors go Beyond Insurance in risk management to identify, manage, minimize and finance the known and unknown risk that can affect your bottom line.

AFR has partnered with contractors since our inception in 1932. Since that time, the risks and exposures that the contracting industry faces have grown in a multitude of facets from professional liability, HR issues and claims management.

As these risk issues have grown more sophisticated, so have we. AFR works with our partners using a unique process that allows us to identify the different risks inherent to their business structure.

No two construction forms are alike; each will have its own management style and challenges. We work with each company - from top management down to common labor to help identify and assist in controlling their unique risks.

By utilizing our Risk Audit process and avoiding the 90 day bid process or what we call 'I-90' we bring real, tangible value to our customers by strengthening their bottom line and allowing them to be more competitive in their fields.We work for our clients 365 days a year, what does your agent do the other 275?

Founded in 1963, Baker Group has grown to become the Midwest’s premier full-service mechanical specialty contractor and one of the top 100 mechanical contractors in the country. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Baker Group today has over 300 employees and is focused on construction of highly technical, buildings such as; hospitals, educational facilities, corporate office buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, and research laboratories. “Full-service” means that we provide piping/plumbing, sheet metal/HVAC, building automation, security/access control, fire alarm, parking and revenue management and facility maintenance services for our clients.

Baker Group employees are experts in designing, installing, and maintaining building and process systems. The Mechanical Group is the largest division and is best known for their leadership role on design/build projects. The Sheet Metal Group not only provides ductwork for heating and air conditioning systems, they are also well known in central Iowa for their specialty stainless steel industrial and institutional fabrication. Baker Group’s Controls, Security and Fire Alarm Groups are a power-house of computer integration skills. Most companies service what they sell, but Baker Group’s Service Division will also maintain systems installed by other contractors.

With Baker Group, you can always Expect the Best. Expect the Best is not just a slogan – it describes a culture and a way of doing business at Baker Group. Our business is built on the expectation that we will provide the best value for our clients, the best craftsmanship on the work that we do, and the best environment for our employees. Providing our customers with unparalleled service and the highest quality craftsmanship are key focuses for Baker Group. Exceeding our customers’ expectations is our goal on every project.

Holmes Murphy & Associates, West Des Moines, Iowa Founded in 1932, Holmes Murphy & Associates is a leading risk management and insurance brokerage firm. With over $1 billion in annual premium volume, Holmes Murphy is ranked America’s 24th-largest independent insurance broker and consistently ranks in the top 10 percent of surety bond producers in the nation. Because Holmes Murphy is an independent company, your company has access to the highest-quality/lowest-cost insurance products and services. Supporting the success and stature of our clients is fundamental to our mission.

iSqFt is the construction industry’s leading provider of preconstruction management services.

The iSqFt Network provides construction professionals across the country with the information and tolls to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all phases of their preconstruction process and serve as their connection to improved profits.

THE MERCHANTS DIFFERENCE
Merchants Bonding Company is the 18th largest surety writer in the United States, with a 77-year reputation for consistency, common sense underwriting and customer service. It is not a coincidence that more than 20 percent of our top producing agents have partnered with Merchants for more than 20 years and 70 percent have partnered with us for more than five years. Strong, long-lasting relationships are what we seek out, cultivate, and maintain.

Merchants has achieved an "A" (excellent) rating with A.M. Best for 51 consecutive years.

Merchants Bonding is unique because our focus is almost exclusively on surety. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding.

The Benefits of Merchants Surety Solutions Include:
Common Sense Underwriting

• Accounts are NOT alike
  We have a deep understanding of underwriting considerations and one thing is clear: No two accounts are alike. We review each case on its own merits. Merchants does NOT use an inflexible formula.
• NET WORTH is key
  Our emphasis is on net worth because we believe that it is the best reflection of a company’s past success and future potential.
• Character Counts
  Merchants places significance on the personal character of business owners. References, length of time in business and significant personal events offer insight.
• The Art & Science of Underwriting
  The science of underwriting involves detailed data analysis, but it is in the art of underwriting where Merchants truly shines. It is the combination of our art and science that sets us apart from other surety companies and positions our agents for long-term success.

Online Innovation
Our Agency Center provides for all of your online bonding needs. Merchants web site is among the top 5 used for online bond processing, according to the NASBP 2007 Technology Survey.

Personal Service
We are fiercely committed to providing personal service. From our receptionists answering the phones to our team underwriting approach, you will always have people to speak to, and our people promise to serve your needs with fast, friendly service.

As the nation's fifth largest accounting, tax, and business consulting firm, RSM McGladrey provides insightful and valued business services to more than 5,000 construction and real estate companies across the Midwest. We work with construction and real estate firms, offering help with succession and tax planning, cost segregation studies, strategic planning, accounting, compensation and benefit services - all delivered with critical insight to help you build your business on a solid foundation. Our professionals are dedicated to the construction and real estate industry and serve clients in a proactive and advisory capacity. We have been a proud and active member of MBI since 1986 serving construction clients across Iowa.

The Skold Companies Des Moines, Iowa
Since 1992, the Skold Companies have been providing commercial construction products and service across the Midwest. Our experience in representing top name manufacturers allows us to recommend the right products for each application to meet the contractors, architects, and owners needs. Skold Construction Services, Inc. provides Maxxon floor underlayments, floor leveling, concrete polishing, and trash and linen chutes. Skold Door Company installs and services Cornell Ironworks and McKeon coiling fire doors, grilles and counter shutters along with Moderco operable walls and partitions. Skold Commercial Contracting, Inc. covers concrete repair, special floor coatings, caulking and structural grouting. Katelman Steel Fabrication, Inc. is a 90 year-old entity providing structural steel, stairs and rails, steel joist and metal deck materials for any sized project from a state of the art facility in Council Bluffs.

To help you understand your risk and the risk others transfer to you, the construction specialists at TrueNorth will dig into the details of your back room. For both general and specialty contractors doing commercial and/or residential jobs, our specialized industry services include:

• Bonds
• Contract reviews
• Integrated risk management
• Loss control and custom safety program design
• Online certificate management

And you will have easy access to the combined management of all of these areas with our proprietary online program, True Project Manager.

TrueNorth Construction Specialists:
 

• Practice primarily in the construction industry
• Pursue insurance designations appropriate to construction specialization
• Complete quarterly field work / site visits with TrueNorth Loss Control specialists
• Are active in industry trade associations
• Complete OSHA 10 & 30 hour certification

On a daily basis, our firm is not managed to the bottom line; it is managed to provide you, our employees and company partners with a TrueAdvantage. We are also committed to re-investing a substantial portion of our revenues towards future innovative solutions. For more information, please contact us today at 1-866-521-5588 and ask about the Construction Specialty Group programs.

Throughout this difficult economic environment, U.S. Bank has continued to focus on customer service, lending money to our customers and offering the best financial services in the industry. We’re honored by the many accolades U.S. Bank has received in the past year for our prudent, responsible way of doing business – putting the customer first, strengthening our bank and investing in the products and services you, your family and your business want and need. We lead among our peer banks in many key measurements of bank performance and soundness.

All of US are working to help see our customers, our communities and our nation back on solid footing with unlimited opportunity and optimism again.

U.S. Bank Institutional Trust & Custody delivers comprehensive services including fiduciary, custodial, securities lending, investment management and benefit payment processing to advisor/brokers, corporations, endowments, foundations, non-profits, insurance companies, unions, government and public entities, financial institutions and family office’s. U.S. Bank Institutional Trust & Custody has more than 2,400 clients with more than $900 billion in assets under administration.

Established in 1920, Wolin is a multi-dimensional Mechanical and Electrical Design Build contractor, serving commercial and industrial markets in Iowa. Our powerful combination of design, analysis, and installation knowledge allows us to provide you with multiple solutions, from offices to medical facilities, manufacturing plants to educational institutions.

Our specialty niche, however, is our complete in-house design capabilities, along with LEED® design professionals. We’re certain you will find our business strong, progressive and prepared to collaborate on your next project. Additional information regarding our services, our people, and examples of our work is available on our website. Please visit www.wolin.com or email us at info@wolin.com