Members: Get to Know Your Industry

Optimizing Stage 1 of the Government Contracting Lifecycle
 

DATE: Tuesday, April 30
TIME: 1:00pm CST | 2:00pm EDT
LOCATION: Online
COST: Free
SPEAKERS: AJ Jernigan, Solutions Engineer, Deltek & Logan Ferro, Product Marketing Manaer, Deltek
 

Feeling overwhelmed by pre-RFP data?

Navigating the strategic sales planning stage can be challenging, even for the most seasoned contractor, but it plays a critical role in making go / no-go decisions to add a contract to your business development pipeline.

Join Deltek to learn how to optimize this crucial stage of the lifecycle:
- Shape bids and RFPs in the right direction;
- Track spending forecasts and pre-RFP opportunities as early as possible; and
- Establish relationships with key decision makers.

This webinar is presented by Deltek, a leading global provider of enterprise software and solutions for project-based businesses.

Presented by Construct Tomorrow, this event is an opportunity providing contractors a chance to meet / interview individuals that are looking for employment.
 

DATE: Tuesday, May 14
TIME: 8:00am - 11:00am
LOCATION: Carpenters Local 322 (730 Olive St., St Paul, MN 55130)
COST: $0 - Union JATC Booths only | $225 - Contractor Booths
 

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This is an in-person event at Carpenters Union Hall. All vendors will receive a table and two chairs.

Application Table Space will be available on-site for individuals to ill out applications if vendors choose to bring them.

For questions, please contact John O'Phelan at john.ophelan@ramseycounty.us.

Join us for a free live online walk-through of our digital platform to learn the basics, refresh yourself on its offered tools, or to explore if our plan room would benefit your business.
 

DATES:
• Thursday, May 16 - Now Open for Registration!
• Thursday, June 20
• Thursday, July 18
• Thursday, August 15

TIME: 9:00am - 10:00am
COST: Free
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
 

From the Deskpad to setting up filters, to project information to bidders lists, this is a one-hour session is a great introduction to our Online Plan Room. There will be time at the end of the presentation for question and answer. Registrants must be signed up by 12:30pm the day before (Wednesday, May 15) to receive Zoom link and other information.

ABOUT THE MBEX 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 projects from Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. MBEX's team of 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 for members. Once posted, bidders can easily access the project scope, view plans, specs and addenda, download files, order prints and download needed documents. Bidders can also manage email notifications for timely notices of newly posted projects, new filter results, and addenda notifications on tracked projects.

Cranes are one of the largest pieces of equipment used on construction sites, does your company know how to operate them safely?
 

DATE: Tuesday, May 21
TIME: 7:00am - 8:30am CDT
LOCATION: In-Person - MnDOT Training and Conference Center  | Virtual - Microsoft Teams
COST: Free
 

Join Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance's next free Construction seminar in-person or online to learn what the general contractor's roles and responsibilities are when there's a crane on site and what is required for lift plans, inspections rectods, operator's qualifications, training, renting, and more. Plus learn what ASME 30.5 covers and requires.

This seminar's presenter is Scott Richhert, senior technical specialist of construction, energy, and marine with The Travelers Companies. Richhert has 40 years of insurance and construction industry risk management experience. He passed the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Mobile Crane Operator written core and speciality examinations, as well as the NCCCO Tower Crane Operator examination. He is also a Certified Mobile Crane Lift Director through NCCCO.

How are current conditions in the construction sector? How are interest rates affecting construction activity? What’s the outlook for the spring and summer building season across the Ninth District?
 

• DATE: Tuesday, May 21
• TIME: 9:00am-9:30am CT
• LOCATION:This is a virtual video event.
• COST: Free
 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis' Regional Outreach team surveyed construction firms across the Ninth District to gauge recent construction activity and the near-term outlook in the sector. Join Regional Outreach Director Ron Wirtz for a live webinar discussing the results from an April survey of activity levels, challenges, overall conditions, and outlook in the construction sector.

EVENT AGENDA
• 9:00am-9:05am - Welcome & Introduction
• 9:05am-9:25am - Survey results
• 9:25am-9:30am - Q & A
• 9:30am - Webinar concludes

The MBEX offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. We'll return to regular office hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Please plan any in-person office visits and plan/spec/addenda orders accordingly.

The Minnesota Builders Exchange wants to support the future of the construction industry, its future workforce, and the students seeking a career within it.

With our partner, The Builders Group (TBG) Education Foundation, we are awarding multiple scholarships to qualifying students pursuing a degree in a construction-related field at an accredited post-secondary institution in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Top individual awards have the potential to be up to $5,000.

Those studying a specific trade are highly encouraged to apply, but all types of construction-related fields of study are welcome to apply.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be...
• Entering the 2024 Fall semester as a freshman, sophomore, or junior. (If attending longer than the traditional 4-years of undergrad, seniors may be eligible.)
• Enrolled in a construction-related field of study at an accredited trade school, two-year community or technical college, or four-year university.
• Maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Possessing a strong passion for the construction industry.

Previous scholarship recipients can reapply if they are not entering the final semester and/or year of their academic studies.

The online application is now open for submissions. Click here for more

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Completed applications (with all requested supporting documents) must be submitted online by 11:45pm on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Questions can be directed to Ashlee at ah@mbex.org.

The MBEX Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to college and technical school students in construction-related fields with the help of our donating partner, The Builders Group (TBG) Education Foundation. Learn More  |  See Previous Scholarship Recipients

Whether you're opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you've used it for years, this class will ensure a higher baseline knowledge.
 

DATE: Tuesday, June 4
TIME:  10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChapter2
 

Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy. 

Learning Objectives:
• Interface Navigation
• Calibration & Measurements
• Introduction to the Markups List

About Bluebeam Revu
When it comes to AEC industry software, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review, Estimating, Collecting Field Data, and others, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software.

With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools.*
 

DATE: Wednesday, June 5
TIME:  10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChapter2
 

We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.

*MANDATORY PRE-REQUIITE: Student(s) must have taken Baseline Basics to enroll in this course.
 

Learning Objectives:
• Introduction to Viewports
• Measurement Tips & Tricks
• Custom Estimating Tools

About Bluebeam Revu
When it comes to AEC industry software, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review, Estimating, Collecting Field Data, and others, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software.

Join MBEX's staff and Board of Directors for an afternoon where we'd like to show our appreciation for our members' on-going support.
 

DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
LOCATION: Minnesota Builders Exchange (1123 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, 55405)
TIME: 11:00am - 1:30pm
COST: Each member receives 2 complimentary tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20 each. 

Lunch will be catered by Famous Dave's, serving up BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, beans, sweet corn, corn bread, and beverages.

Free parking is available on area streets near and around the MBEX office location. Handicap parking is available within the MBEX lot.

Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years?*
 

DATE: Thursday, June 6
TIME: 10:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChatper2
 

After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics) course, we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization.

*MANDATORY PRE-REQUISITES: Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics & Bluebean 2: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics)

Learning Objectives:
• Custom Estimating Tools - continued from Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics)
• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
• Reports and Exporting Data

About Bluebeam Revu
When it comes to AEC industry software, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review, Estimating, Collecting Field Data, and others, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software.

Work in progress (WIP) is key to construction job costing, allowing contractors to proactively manage their jobs and businesses. By leveraging WIP reports, contractors can set their projects and business up for success.
 

DATE: Wednesday, June 12
TIME: 1:00pm CT | 2:00Ppm ET
LOCATION: Online
SPEAKER: John Meibers, Vice President & General Manager, Deltek
COST: Free!
 

In this webinar, you will learn:

• What WIP is and why it's essential;
• How WIP works with schedule of values, backlog, general ledger, etc.;
• How to compare and analyze WIP reports from different time periods to stay on top of jobs;
• How to calculate the progress of all ongoing work, allowing you to see what's been done and what's left to do --- helping you manager budgets effectively; and
• To create accurate financial statemts, outlining exactly what was spend on individual projects and where.

This webinar is presented by Construction Executive's Professional Education Webinar Series.

Registration is open! Grab your tickets quick, so you don't miss out. 

DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2024
LOCATION: Oak Glen Golf Course (1599 McKusick Road N, Stillwater, Minn., 55082)
SCHEDULE:
   • 10:30am - Registration & Bloody Mary Station opens
   • 11:00am - Lunch is served & Driving Range + Putting Green opens
   • 12:30pm - Shotgun start
   • 5:15pm - Social hour in Clubhouse
   • 6:00pm - Dinner & Program

The Builders Group (TBG), self-insured workers' compensation, is a premiere sponsor of the MBEX Twin Cities Golf Tournament, and we thank them for their support of this event.

Join MBEX POWER and Nicole Middendorf for a lively workshop where Nicole will share tips and tricks to help women become savvier and smarter with their finances.
 

DATE: Wednesday, June 26
TIME: 7:00am-9:00am
LOCATION: The Coven (St. Paul)
COST: Free!
 

We know that men and women are different in many ways, but have you considered how they handle money differently as well? Women juggle a lot, and while managing the present is crucial, planning for the future is just as essential.

This fun and empowering workshop will leave attendees with actionable steps to kickstart one’s journey towards financial happiness, all while uncovering the intriguing secrets of how men and women approach money.

What is the MBEX Women's POWER series?
POWER, or Professionals Offering Women Engaging Resources, aims to empower women through educational events tackling the unique challenges they encounter on the job, by fostering connections, and elevating professional and personal journeys. From working on the jobsite, to in-office positions, and everything in-between, each workshop is open for ALL women working in construction to attend. Friends and allies of women in construction are also welcome to join in.

In 2024, the upcoming POWER workshops are revisiting familiar topics from our inaugural line-up, but this time around, each workshop will be guided by the incredible Nicole Middendorf, CEO of Prosperwell Financial and the visionary behind the Live It List.

Who is Nicole Middendorf?
Nicole is a financial expert, a knowledge junkie, a survivor, a single mom, and a born coach. In 2003, she boldly ventured out from Morgan Stanley to establish her own wealth management firm, Propserwell Financial. She’s also the author of five books, as well as a world traveler, a philanthropist, and a pro when it comes to public speaking. She is also the visionary behind the Live It List, a different take on one Bucket List.

Nicole believes the world needs more people—especially women—to be financially savvy, wholly independent, happy and living a life of balance. Through her writing, public speaking, coaching program and work, Nicole wants to be the one who supports them on all levels. Learn more about Nicole Middendorf

Say goodbye to the concept of balance and embrace the idea of a fulfilling blend.

DATE: Monday, August 19
TIME: 2:00pm - Workshop | 3:15pm - Happy Hour
LOCATION: Prosperwell Financial (Minnetonka)
COST: Free!

Nicole has been a single mother since her daughter was six months old, and her son was two. She learned the art of juggling motherhood and running a business, and she firmly believes that every woman can have it all.

Join us for this POWER workshop where attendees will leave with practical ideas to find that perfect blend of professional and personal that they’re dreaming of. 

What is the MBEX Women's POWER series?
POWER, or Professionals Offering Women Engaging Resources, aims to empower women through educational events tackling the unique challenges they encounter on the job, by fostering connections, and elevating professional and personal journeys. From working on the jobsite, to in-office positions, and everything in-between, each workshop is open for ALL women working in construction to attend. Friends and allies of women in construction are also welcome to join in.

In 2024, the upcoming POWER workshops are revisiting familiar topics from our inaugural line-up, but this time around, each workshop will be guided by the incredible Nicole Middendorf, CEO of Prosperwell Financial and the visionary behind the Live It List.

Who is Nicole Middendorf?
Nicole is a financial expert, a knowledge junkie, a survivor, a single mom, and a born coach. In 2003, she boldly ventured out from Morgan Stanley to establish her own wealth management firm, Propserwell Financial. She’s also the author of five books, as well as a world traveler, a philanthropist, and a pro when it comes to public speaking. She is also the visionary behind the Live It List, a different take on one Bucket List.

Nicole believes the world needs more people—especially women—to be financially savvy, wholly independent, happy and living a life of balance. Through her writing, public speaking, coaching program and work, Nicole wants to be the one who supports them on all levels. Learn more about Nicole Middendorf