Members: Get to Know Your Industry

The fall session of our Documents Reading Class has been cancelled.

We will be offering this course again in the spring (March 2023). If you'd like to be alerted when registration opens or have questions about the course, please email Ashlee at ah@mbex.org.

Dates: September 19 - October 11, 2022
Time: Mondays & Tuesdays

Introduction to Understanding and Using Construction Documents is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of reading blueprints as well as ample practice at recognizing architectural symbols.

Students will review a set of construction documents (drawings and specifications) that will enhance their understanding of building construction. Since most students in attendance represent specialty building contractors, the specfications, reading of bid requirements, and general conditions will assist the student to define a scope of work for their area of interest. The drawings will be studied to better understand graphic representation of building systems. Worksheets will be completed to indicate comprehension of construction documents throughout the course.

• Session 1: September 19 - Bid Documents (Drawings and Specifications)
• Session 2: September 20 - Construction Documents and Scopes of Work
• Session 3: September 26 - Site Work, Concrete/Masonry and Foundations
• Session 4: September 27 - Exterior Finishes and Systems
• Session 5: October 3 - Roof Systems
• Session 6: October 4 - Doors, Windows, Hardware and Specialties
• Session 7: October 10 - Interior Finishes (Cabinetry and Painting)
• Session 8: October 11 - Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems

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This widely-popular networking event provides an opportunity for members to socialize and mingle with other industry representatives in a casual, yet professional, atmosphere.

DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
TIME: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION: Golden Valley Country Club (7001 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427)
TICKETS: Early Bird - $45/person (ends October 17) | Table of Six - $270/table

SPONSORSHIPS: A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at Beverage, Gold, Silver, and Bronze-levels. Each come with different recognition plans for sponsoring companies. Check them out while registering for the event.

MAJOR EVENT CO-SPONSOR: Thank you to our event co-sponsor, The Builders Group (TBG), in helping make this event possible.

GOLD SPONSORS:
   

SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

Revisit past Fall Socials, including a list of sponsors: 2021 event recap  |  2020 - cancelled due to COVID |  2019 event recap  |  2018 event recap

**When registering, DO NOT click the 'Continue Registration' button more than once. It may take a minute or so to move on to the next screen; thank you for your patience!**

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Register Online!

The Holiday Party North, hosted annually, provides members with an opportunity to celebrate the end of a business year and the holiday season. 

Registration will open in early October.

DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2022
LOCATION: TBD in Duluth, Minn.
VIEW PAST EVENTS: 2021 recap  |  2020 (event cancelled due to COVID)  |  2019 recap

This festive and lively celebration features cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, networking, door prizes and awards for the ugliest Christmas sweaters.