Our member-exclusive events offer member companies and their employees the perfect opportunity to further establish their network within the construction industry.
These social and networking events represent a huge added benefit to membership, with exciting and varied events to participate in and show your support for MBEX.
All of our events are sponsored in part
by The Builders Group (TBG). Thank you, TBG!
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years, this essential Bluebeam Revu course ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation.
DATE: Tuesday, May 5
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChapter2
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday, May 4 @ 12:30pm
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years, this essential online Bluebeam Revu course ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation.
Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this session teaches you how to navigate menus, toolbars, panels, shortcuts, and key settings.
Learning Objectives:
• Interface Navigation
• Calibration & Measurements
• Introduction to the Markups List
Attendees will also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
Offered by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization potions to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools.
DATE: Wednesday, May 6
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Tuesday, May 5 at 12:30pm
Learning Objectives:
• Introduction to Viewports
• Measurement Tips & Tricks
• Custom Estimating Tools
With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips, this Bluebeam software course helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
• DATE: Wednesday, May 6
• TIME: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• LOCATION: RJM Construction (830 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley, Minn., 55427)
• COST: $20 per person (includes entry, drinks, and appetizers)
Who + What:
Individuals in the early stages of their careers in the construction industry.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
If you're interested in showcasing your company's products or services and gaining exposure to a targeted audience, consider becoming a sponsor of this event. Sponsorships can be added to your order within the registration form.
$150 - Beverage Sponsor | $150 - Appetizer Sponsor | $50+ - Door Prize Sponsor
This advanced class from UChapter2 takes your estimating to the next level. Learn to create custom columns, embed formulas, organize information, and export or live-link to Excel templates.
DATE: Thursday, May 7
TIME: 10:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, May 6 @ 12:30pm
Learning Objectives:
• Custom Estimating Tools (continued from Bluebeam 2)
• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
• Reports and Exporting Data
Estimators gain immediate, real-world skills they can put to work on the very next bid.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
DATES:
• Thursday, May 21 - Registration Now Open
• Thursday, June 18
• Thursday, July 16
TIME: 9:00am - 10:00am
COST: Free
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Learn the basics, refresh yourself on the plan room's tools, or explore whether our digital platform could benefit your business.
From the Deskpad to setting up filters, to project information to bidders lists, this one-hour session is a great introduction to our Online Plan Room. Time is reserved at the end of the presentation for questions and answers. Registrants must sign up by 12:30pm the day before (Wednesday, May 20) to receive the Zoom link and other information.
About MBEX's Online Plan Room
MBEX's modern and innovative Online Plan Room is designed to bring its members the latest in Minnesota's commercial construction project news and bidding opportunities as well as opportunities from Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. MBEX reporters work hard behind-the-scenes to post complete project details along with viewable files (dependent on a members' level of access). They coordinate project details with the architects, engineers, project owners, and construction managers to create a smooth viewing process. Once a project is posted, members can easily access its scope, view its plans, specs and addenda, download its files, and see who might be bidding on the project. Members can also manage email notifications for timely notices of newly posted projects, new filter results, and addenda notifications on tracked projects.
The MBEX offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
We'll return to regular office hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
DATE: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
LOCATION: The Builders Group (2919 Eagandale Blvd, STE 100, Eagan, Minn., 55121)
TIME: 11:00am - 1:00pm
COST: Each member company receives 2 complimentary tickets. Additional tickets are $20 each.
Lunch will be catered by Famous Dave's, serving up BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, sweet corn, corn bread, and cold beverages.
Free parking is available in the TBG parking lot.
DATE: Tuesday, June 16
LOCATION: Oak Glen Golf Course (1599 McKusick Road North, Stillwater, Minn., 55082)
SCHEDULE:
• 10:30am - Registration & Bloody Mary Station opens
• 11:00am - Lunch served & Driving Range + Putting Green open
• 12:00pm - Shotgun start
• 5:15pm - Social Hour in Clubhouse
• 5:30pm - Dinner
• 6:00pm - Program
PRICE: $160 per golfer or $640 per foursome
Golf participants can look forward to a grilled lunch, 18 holes of golf, post-game happy hour and dinner, and a short program that includes golf awards, raffle winners, and door prize giveaways.
Midwest Builders Exchange
3800 American Blvd W, STE 780
Bloomington, MN, 55431
T: 612.381.2620
Mon, Tues & Thur (in-office): 7:00am-3:00pm
Wed & Fri (staff remote): 7:00am-3:00pm
Sat & Sun: closed
