MBEX News/Announcements

May 14, 2008 08:47 AM

**Service of the Month**

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May 14, 2008 08:45 AM

MBEX Online Planroom Tip of the Week

When using the online planroom, please remember to keep in mind the phases through which projects move within the system. Projects begin in the "Active" phase when bidding, and then progress from the "Apparent Lows" phase (24 hours after the bid date) to the "Archived" phase (approximately 60 days after the bid date). The best way to find projects online based on the phase status is to start from the "My Deskpad" page. Type the project number into the "Proj ID" field, found in the "Project Quick Search" box on the left-hand side. Make sure that the appropriate phase is the only box is checked, and then click "Submit." To be successful in finding projects as they move throughout these phases, make sure that only one box is checked and it is the correct phase. If unsure of the actual phase, try more than one search.

May 14, 2008 08:43 AM

Annual Golf Tournament

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Builders Exchanges joint golf tournament has been scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to mingle with friends and others involved in the construction industry. Make sure to fill out reservations promptly, as the event fills up quickly! Click here for a registration form.

May 14, 2008 08:42 AM

Annual BBQ

Join the Minneapolis Builders Exchange for our annual parking lot BBQ on Wednesday, June 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will include lunch catered by Famous Dave's and a door prize raffle. Each company is eligible to receive 2 complimentary tickets. Click here for a registration form.

May 14, 2008 08:41 AM

Web Seminar

Take advantage of the many tools available to you at www.mbex.org. On Friday, May 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., MBEX will host the spring session of the online plan room web seminar. The class is free to all members. Click here for a registration form. Class size is limited to 20.

May 14, 2008 08:40 AM

Sporting Clays Recap

Wednesday, April 30th proved itself to be a great day for the 2008 Sporting Clays Scholarship Fundraiser. MBEX was successful both at hosting an enjoyable event for all participants as well as helping to establish approximately $3,000 for the annual scholarship fund. Click here for a complete recap including a list of sponsors.

May 14, 2008 08:39 AM

2008-2009 Scholarships

The Minneapolis Builders Exchange will offer scholarships to students seeking careers within the construction industry. As an encouragement to students enrolled in construction related programs, the Minneapolis Builders Exchange is offering scholarships in the amounts of $1000-2000. Click here for a registration form.

May 14, 2008 08:38 AM

2008 R.S. Means Publications

The 2008 R.S. Means books are now available. R. S. Means publications are the most widely used cost data and estimating publications throughout the United States and Canada. See the order form at the end of this Bulletin. MBEX members will receive a 20% discount savings. Click here for an order form.

April 23, 2008 08:34 AM

March Construction Report- Statewide

April 24, 2008- McGraw Hill reported on March contracts for future construction in Minnesota. Click here for the complete report.