We are a library for the construction industry.

Our staff reports on over 4,000 projects annually, saving our members the time it takes to track down bidding documents and construction leads.

Approximately 85% of our projects are publically-funded commercial projects.

We attempt to provide all bidding documents to projects we currently have on file, including specifications, drawings/blueprints, addenda, bidders lists and bid results. In addition to bidding documents, we supply our members with prebid information, architect/owner contacts, scope of work and estimated costs.

All project information is received from trusted sources.

As a long-time presence within the construction industry, MBEX has created relationships with architects, engineers and project owners. As a result of these relationships, MBEX is often listed as a default planholder. Our staff also follows numerous print publications, websites and other industry resources. Our own research, along with the projects we are provided, has allowed MBEX to provide project information to our members for over 130 years.

MBEX offers two levels of membership: Basic Access services and Premium Access services. 

Basic Access includes: limited project access within the Online Plan Room; the ability to set up project filters using CSI (divisions) search; bidders' lists within the Online Plan Room; invitations to all MBEX events and educational opportunities; subscription to MBEX publications such as the Weekly Bulletin and the MBEX Blueprint magazine; access to members-only discount / benefit programs; a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities; and assistance with printing blueprints for pick-up from our Minneapolis office or have them delivered.

Premium Access includes: full access to plans, specs, and addenda with all projects posted within the Online Plan Room; abiity to set up project filters using both CSI (division) and SAM (keyword) searches; invitations to all MBEX events and educational opportunities; subscription to various publications such as the Weekly Bulletin, the Pre-Plan Pipeline, and the MBEX Blueprint magazine; access to members-only discount / benefit programs; a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities; and assistance with printing blueprints for pick-up from our Minneapolis office or have them delivered.

Click here for a more comphrensive look at each level of membership.

In a glance, here is what the two different level of access services offer:

• Basic Access =  Basic project information + bidders lists

• Premium Access = Full project information, including plans, specs, and addenda, and bidders lists

Compare Basic Access and Premium Access.

All members of the Minnesota Builders Exchange pay annual dues of $420.

For new joining members, pricing is as follows:

Membership + Basic Access = $470

• $420 - Annual Membership Dues
• $50 - One-time application processing fee

Membership + Premium Access = $1,310

• $840 - Premium Access services 
• $420 - Annual Membership Dues
• $50 - One-time application processing fee

All memberships include Basic Access along with other member benefits. Members may upgrade to Premium Access at any time. Premium Access is $70 per month and its pricing will be pro-rated based on the month a member company joins.

Optional services, such as advertising and event sponsorships, are available upon request.

View current member pricing.

MBEX offers the most cost-effective option with the highest level of quality.

Many companies in the industry pay thousands of dollars annually to obtain project information from national for-profit services. MBEX, as a non-profit, provides stable pricing for our services, including membership dues that have not increased since 1999!

Most national services that compare to MBEX charge by territory.  At MBEX, all project information, regardless of location, is provided to our members at no extra cost. 

Competitors of MBEX rarely offer proper support. MBEX staff provides responsive customer service that allows for one-on-one member assistance. Our number one goal is to provide the best services to our member companies.