Who We Are + What We Do

The Midwest Builders Exchange (MBEX) is a nonprofit trade association with a mission of helping its members grow their businesses through the exchange of plans, the sharing of knowledge, and the creation of powerful industry connections.

MBEX has a vision of a vibrant and inclusive construction industry that collaboratively, safely, and sustainably builds Minnesota communities. Through its industry-leading digital plan room, MBEX creates efficiency in bidding for more than 4,500 projects annually.

Since 1888, our builders exchange has existed for the sole purpose of assisting our member companies and their employees via first, a physical plan room, and presently, an online plan room where our team of reporters share projects currently bidding in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin (yes, all five states and their projects are included with membership). 

How can MBEX serve you and your business? Find out how.


What Our Members Are Saying

The biggest benefit to being a MBEX member is the convenience of being able to come to the same place every day rather than driving hundreds of miles every week to various general contractor offices to do the same time. Being a member saves both time and money.


— Matt Packer, Hinrichs Estimating

Having services frees us up to do other things like manage our business and bid more work. At the end of the day, it's all about money going out and money coming in and the builders exchange helps us save money. 


— Heather Grazzini-Sims, Carciofini Company

It's giving us access to a variety of ways to get our name out there whether it be through advertising, face to face events or other programs they have developed. 


— Joel Almquist, Scaffold Service

I have used the MBEX online service for quite some time and find it to be an invaluable asset. Plans and specifications are promptly downloaded and easily accessible.


— George Podrug, Superior Crane Corp

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