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About Us
Master Builders of Iowa is the recognized leader of the construction industry in the state of Iowa. Founded in 1912, MBI is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the most influential and widely respected construction association in the country. MBI’s members perform the majority of the state’s commercial, industrial, and public works building projects. The association provides its members with a comprehensive array of educational, safety, environmental, labor, legal, professional development, and legislative services.
Companies that are considered MBI’s Essential Partners have contributed over $5,000 in sponsorships to Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of our success and we couldn’t do it without them!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
09/17/26
MBI Sportlng Clay Builders' Classic | Eastern IA
MBI hosts two Sporting Clay shoots every year in an effort to bring together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie while demonstrating your skills with a shotgun.
09/23/26
(MBI LIVE) Contracts 101 Series: Contract Provisions: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
This session will dive deeper into specific contract provision, focusing on those that are good, those that are bad, and those that are downright ugly. Concluding the session will be a discussion about damages.
09/24/26
MBI's BuildHer - Ames
The 2026 BuildHer series offers a powerful lineup of in-person and virtual experiences designed to strengthen leadership, inclusion, and performance across Iowa’s construction workforce.
09/30/26
(MBI LIVE) Human Resources: Recruiting, Hiring, and Managing Employees - How Can AI Help?
This session will cover recent developments in software and AI-enhanced tools. Construction companies that are looking to cut costs, make repetitive HR tasks more efficient, and attract new talent pools may want to consider additional technology options.
* - MBI Members only
MBI MOBILE APP
Our mobile app can help simplify your life by providing you with all of our information in a format that maximizes usability on the go. This re-launched offering features all the basics currently available on the website, while also incorporating access to MBI’s Training Vault.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention is in recognizing the warning signs of a team member in crisis, knowing how to start a direct conversation, and connecting people to real help before a bad stretch becomes a tragedy. Check out our resources to stay informed on this important topic.