Master Builders of Iowa

The following individuals have been selected and will begin this unique training and networking program August 19th in Ames Iowa. Over the next six months they will participate in the Leadership Program presented by Ken Bradford as well as a variety of other educational and networking opportunities.

We are pleased to announce that three of our MBI staff, Phil Mercuris, Tom Suckow, and Fernando Aveiga have successfully completed the course requirements of the 20-hour Visual Risk Assessor/Sampling Technician Initial Course. This curriculum and certification was developed by Iowa Department of Public Health and it was presented to us on May 5, 2010.

Being recognized as the Associated General Contractors of America’s “Chapter of the Year” came as quite a surprise.  But it wasn’t because MBI was not deserving, but rather because the Association didn’t do anything differently or out of the ordinary in its commitment to the MBI member.  The Association has always stayed true to its mission of being the “essential resource” to Iowa’s construction industry and its membership.   At its core, being designated as the “Chapter of the Year” is a recognition of the MBI member.  For if it was not for the strong membership involvement at all levels, the mere existence of MBI would not be possible, let alone being the recipient of any sort of award.  

The AGC of America's Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) recognizes those construction companies who excel at safety performance. Recently, Russell Construction employees surpassed an extraordinary milestone of one million hours worked without a single lost-time injury.  Congratulations to Russell Construction for taking third place in the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Award this year.

The MBI Educational Trust Fund was established for the purpose of assisting the academic scholarship needs of students seeking construction careers at the college level. Scholarships are administered by the Associations Scholarship and Academic Committee and financial oversight is the responsibility of the MBI Board of Directors.