Members: Get to Know Your Industry

Our member-exclusive events offer member companies and their employees the perfect opportunity to further establish their network within the construction industry.

These social and networking events represent a huge added benefit to membership, with exciting and varied events to participate in and show your support for MBEX.

  • Check out the full 2024 Events Calendar as events are being added throughout the year. Dates & times subject to change for listed events.

All of our events are sponsored in part by The Builders Group (TBG).  Thank you, TBG!

November

11.21.2024 MBEX Online Plan Room Demo

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, November  21 - Registration is now open!
• Thursday, December 19
• Thursday, January 16

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 3:30pm the day before (Wednesday, November 20) 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.

11.28.2024 Closed for Thanksgiving

Wishing you a warm and safe Thanksgiving!

The Minnesota Builders Exchange will be closed on the following dates for the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Thursday, November 28
• Friday, November 29, 2024

We will be back to regular business hours on Monday, December 2.

December

12.03.2024 Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics

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, December 3
TIME:  10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChapter2
REGISTRATION CLOSES
: Monday, December 2 at 12:30PM
 


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.

12.04.2024 Bluebeam 2: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basic)

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

DATE: Wednesday, December 4
TIME:  10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Tuesday, December 3 at 12:30PM
 


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.

12.05.2024 Bluebeam 3: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Advanced)

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, December 5
TIME: 10:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: MBEX Member - $110 | Non-MBEX Member - $165
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, December 4 @ 12:30pm
 


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.

12.05.2024 Holiday Party North

Join MBEX for a night of festive cheer at the annual Holiday Party North

DATE: Thursday, December 5, 2024
LOCATION: Ridgeview Country Club  (Duluth, Minn.)
TIME: 5:30pm  Cocktails  |  6:30pm  Sit-Down Dinner  |  7:00pm  Short Program + Door Prize Giveaways
TICKETS: $45 per person

As winter blankets the Northland in its snowy splendor, come gather with fellow construction industry professionals for an evening of celebration and camaraderie as we close out another business year and look ahead to 2025.

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:
If you're interested in showcasing your company's products or services and gaining exposure to a targeted audience, consider becoming a sponsor of this event. Sponsorships can be added to your order within the registration form.

$500 - Dinner Sponsor  |  $200 - Hors d'ouevres Sponsor  |  $200 - Cocktail Sponsor  |  $50+ - Door Prize Sponsor

12.12.2024 Mechanic’s Lien: A Primer

Join Bassford Remele for a practical, how-to seminar on mechanic's liens in Minnesota.

This comprehensive workshop will cover everything you need to know about the mechanic's lien process from start to finish. This seminar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of mechanic's liens effectively.


DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2024 (Register by December 2, 2024)
LOCATION: Bassford Remele (100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402)
SCHEDULE: 
     ⁃ 12:00pm-12:30pm: Registration and Lunch
     ⁃ 12:30pm-1:30pm - Pre-Lien Considerations
     ⁃ 1:45pm-2:45pm - Foreclosure of the Lien and Trial Considerations
     ⁃ 3:00pm-4pm - Post-Trial Enforcement and Considerations
     ⁃ 4:00pm-5:00pm - Happy Hour and Networking
COST: Free
 


Attendees will learn crucial strategies to preserve their lien rights and efficiently collect payment for work performed or supplies provided when payment is not made.

Whether you're a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, this seminar will provide valuable insights to protect your interests and improve your bottom line. For those in the financial services sector, the seminar will delve into the complexities of how mechanic's lien foreclosure proceedings impact financial institutions. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in your industry and optimize your business operations.

 

This event is presented by Bassford Remele.

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
This seminar is pending approval for: - 3.00 hours of Residential Building Contractor continuing education credit by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - 3.00 CLE credits in Minnesota and Wisconsin

12.24.2024 Closed for Christmas

Merry Christmas!

The MBEX offices will be closed on the following dates for the holiday:

• Tuesday, December 24
• Wednesday, December 25

Also, our physical office will be closed on Thursday, December 26 and Friday, December 27 (staff will be working remotely).

January

01.01.2025 Closed for New Years

Thank you, 2024; Hello, 2025!

The MBEX offices will be closed for the New Years holiday on the following dates:

• Tuesday, December 31
• Wednesday, January 1.

We'll back to regular business hours on Thursday, January 3. See you in the new year!

01.15.2025 MBEX Annual Meeting & Luncheon

MBEX is thrilled to invite its members to our Annual Meeting and Luncheon, a premier event that brings together our vibrant construction community. This is more than just a meeting; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of the building industry's latest trends and innovations.
 

• DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• LOCATION: TPC (11444 Tournament Players Pkwy, Blaine, MN 55449)
• SCHEDULE: 11:00am - Social  |  12:00pm - Lunch  |  12:30pm - Program  |  1:00pm - Special Guest Speaker: Kate Bischoff 
• PRICE: $50 per person  |  $275 for table of six

Sponsorship opportunities are also available ranging from $50-$550. 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse group of professionals, from seasoned industry leaders to newcomers. Forge new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and share your expertise with peers who understand your challenges and ambitions.

Member Recognition
Celebrate the achievements of your peers as we present awards for Volunteer of the Year and Distinguished Member. We will also recognize the hard work and dedication of outgoing Board members and announce the 2025 Board of Director election results.

Enjoy a Gourmet Luncheon
Savor a specially curated menu in a relaxed, professional setting.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
Premiere Sponsor: The Builders Group (TBG)