Membership

Over 1,300 companies and their employees see the benefits of membership with the Midwest Builders Exchange

For nearly 140 years, MBEX has served the Upper Midwest construction industry with a simple commitment: provide timely, reliable project information, meaningful connections, and insights that evolve with the industry. We continuously enhance our tools and resources to keep members informed on active projects, market trends, technologies, and even pre-bid opportunities.

In addition to comprehensive bidding and project information, membership includes:

Tailored Online Plan Room features designed for the way you work. With our sophisticated but simple to implement filtering system, you bring projects right to your inbox that are specifically focused for your business. You get a nightly email with opportunities to bid delivered every night without fail!
Exclusive member benefits, including publications and event access.
Members-only discount programs, such as fleet fueling, TBG workers’ compensation, and more.

We believe access should be straightforward. There are no restrictive contracts and no hidden fees. Any employee of a member company can receive access to project information across regions and bidding phases tailored specifically to meet their needs.

That transparency and consistency have made MBEX one of the most established and trusted builders exchanges in the country.

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How MBEX Serves You

When You Join, You Own it.

Being an industry trade association means your company, as a member, is in a real sense an owner of the Exchange. Your annual dues support a trusted construction exchange built to serve the industry, giving you access to timely and accurate project information, meaningful connections, and tools designed to help your business grow.

Each year, the Midwest Builders Exchange receives bidding information on more than 5,000 projects across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Every project in our Plan Room is available to all members, providing broad regional visibility along with additional benefits, events, and resources that extend far beyond project listings.

Subcontractors & Specialty Trades

Find the right work. Build the right relationships. Stay one step ahead.

Smarter Project Targeting
Cut through the noise. Filter projects by keywords, phrases, and CSI (division) codes that match your exact scope of work, so you’re only bidding on the jobs that make sense for your business.

A Consistent Pipeline
Receive curated project reports delivered straight to your inbox, highlighting work relevant to your specialty and market area. No digging required.

Real-Time Project Updates
Track the projects that matter most and receive immediate alerts when updates are posted so you’re never caught off-guard. We get addendum on the platform right away!

Meaningful Industry Connections
Meet general contractors, fellow trades, and industry partners at MBEX events designed to help you turn handshakes into working relationships.

Team Development That Pays Off
From document reading to Plan Room demos, our educational offerings help your team stay sharp, competitive, and informed.

General Contractors

Get in early. Build the right team. Win smarter.

Early-Stage Project Intelligence
Identify projects in the planning stages (before a construction manager or general contractor is assigned) and position your team early and strategically.

Direct Access to Owners & Designers
Stay connected to architects, engineers, and project owners. Track the companies you work with (or want to work with) and monitor their upcoming activity.

Build a Stronger Subcontractor Network
Search our contractor database by specialty, labor designations, and affiliations to assemble the right team for every project.

Track and Manage Opportunities
Follow projects and clients, receive update alerts, and keep everything organized in one centralized platform your team can access.

Integrated Collaboration Tools
Share project information and internal notes seamlessly with your team to keep estimating and preconstruction efforts aligned.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Spot product opportunities. Protect your specs. Stay visible.

Brand-Specific Project Tracking
Search projects by using the product names and brands you represent. Get notified when your products or your competitors’ lines appear in specifications so you can engage early.

Market Visibility
Understand what’s being specified, where demand is trending, and which sectors are active, so you can align sales efforts with real-time opportunities.

Relationship-Driven Growth
Promote your company through MBEX networking events and educational programming designed to connect you directly with contractors and decision-makers.

Stay Informed on Project Movement
Track relevant projects and receive timely updates when changes occur, helping you stay in step with contractors and reps in the field.

Organized Opportunity Management
Add internal notes, export project data, and keep your sales team aligned on which projects to prioritize.

Architects & Engineers

Expand your reach. Simplify communication. Attract the right bidders.

Free Project Posting
Submit your project information and documents to MBEX at no cost. We’ll post it to the Plan Room, sharing it with our member network and helping expand your visibility. Your project needs bids and we have contractors at the ready!

Qualified Contractor Exposure
Your projects are shared with an active, engaged construction community, helping you attract competitive, qualified bidders.

Project View Insights
See which contractors are viewing your projects and access their company information in one convenient place.

Streamlined Communication
Our team works alongside you to confirm details, share updates, and ensure your project information stays current.

Expanded Industry Reach
Connect with thousands of contractors across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who rely on MBEX for upcoming opportunities.

Join Now – It’s Easy!

To show our appreciation, the Midwest Builders Exchange has made becoming a member simple and straightforward. The application process allows you to select the level of Online Plan Room access that best fits your needs.

Once your membership is established, login credentials will be emailed to your designated Main Plan Room User. They will also receive a New Member Welcome email with helpful resources, including how-to videos, the latest issue of the Weekly Bulletin, an events calendar, and additional information to help you get started quickly.

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**If your company would prefer to pay by check, download and complete a hard-copy of our membership application and mail it along with payment to:

3800 American Boulevard West, Suite 780, Bloomington, MN 55431

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