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.
All of our events are sponsored in part
by The Builders Group (TBG). Thank you, TBG!
• DATE: Wednesday, April 15
• LOCATION: Midland Hills Country Club (2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN 55113)
• SCHEDULE: 3:00pm - Doors open, drinks & networking | 5:00pm - Program begins | 5:20pm - Speaker | 5:45pm - Raffle winners & door prizes
• TICKETS: $65 per person | $70 per non-member
• SPONSORSHIPS: Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsor of the event! Other opportunities include sponsoring the Wine & Spirits Pull and door prizes. View further details inside the registration form.
ABOUT THE EVENT
An afternoon out with other local construction business owners, executives, and industry professionals, and gain several chances to win exciting door prizes or indulgent bottles of wine or spirits.
WINE & SPIRITS PULL
Attendees can purchase a mysteriously wrapped package where, inside, they'll find either a bottle of wine or spirits that is potentially of much greater value than the purchase price. All funds from the pull go to support the MBEX / TBG Construction Scholarship.
50/50 RAFFLE
We will also have our traditional 50/50 cash raffle where the winner takes home half of the winnings and the other half goes directly into the MBEX Scholarship Fund. Remember, we give out ~$200,000 to students annually through out scholarship program!
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Cecil Smith is President and CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, representing 2,300 members with over 300,000 units. He has served since February 2020 and previously served as Board Chair of the Association from 2017 to 2018. He is also the principal and co-founder of a rental property investment and management company. He is currently a member of the City of Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Housing. Cecil is a licensed real estate broker and a graduate of the University of Auckland, New Zealand, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics. He also pursued doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota in Computer Science.
Photography Notice
Please be advised that by registering for our events, you consent to the possibility of being photographed. These images may be used for promotional, marketing, and community engagement purposes. If you wish to opt out, we kindly ask that you inform us directly in advance. We will make every effort to respect your preference.
The Minnesota Construction Teacher Conference engages secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators of the construction trades in cutting-edge professional development supported by the industry.
• DATE: Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1
• LOCATION: The Builders Group (2919 Eagandale Blvd, STE 100, Eagan, Minn., 55121)
• SCHEDULE: APRIL 30: 9:00am-5:00pm - Networking Sessions, Industry Speakers & More. Breakfast and lunch are included. | MAY 1: Site Visit and Closing Session
• TICKETS: $115 per person
Please email info@projectbuildmn.org for additional information.
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years, this essential Bluebeam Revu course ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation.
DATE: Tuesday, May 5
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
INSTRUCTOR: Troy DeGroot, UChapter2
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday, May 4 @ 12:30pm
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years, this essential online Bluebeam Revu course ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation.
Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this session teaches you how to navigate menus, toolbars, panels, shortcuts, and key settings.
Learning Objectives:
• Interface Navigation
• Calibration & Measurements
• Introduction to the Markups List
Attendees will also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
Offered by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization potions to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools.
DATE: Wednesday, May 6
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Tuesday, May 5 at 12:30pm
Learning Objectives:
• Introduction to Viewports
• Measurement Tips & Tricks
• Custom Estimating Tools
With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips, this Bluebeam software course helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
• DATE: Wednesday, May 6
• TIME: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• LOCATION: RJM Construction (830 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley, Minn., 55427)
• COST: $20 per person (includes entry, drinks, and appetizers)
Who + What:
Individuals in the early stages of their careers in the construction industry.
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.
$150 - Beverage Sponsor | $150 - Appetizer Sponsor | $50+ - Door Prize Sponsor
This advanced class from UChapter2 takes your estimating to the next level. Learn to create custom columns, embed formulas, organize information, and export or live-link to Excel templates.
DATE: Thursday, May 7
TIME: 10:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Online
COST: MBEX Member - $121 | Non-MBEX Member - $182
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, May 6 @ 12:30pm
Learning Objectives:
• Custom Estimating Tools (continued from Bluebeam 2)
• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
• Reports and Exporting Data
Estimators gain immediate, real-world skills they can put to work on the very next bid.
ABOUT UCHAPTER2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.
REFUND POLICY
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.
The MBEX offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
We'll return to regular office hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Join MBEX's Board of Directors and staff over lunch, where we'd like to show you, our members, our appreciation for your continued and ongoing support.
DATE: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
LOCATION: The Builders Group (2919 Eagandale Blvd, STE 100, Eagan, Minn., 55121)
TIME: 11:00am - 1:00pm
COST: Each member company receives 2 complimentary tickets. Additional tickets are $20 each.
Lunch will be catered by Famous Dave's, serving up BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, sweet corn, corn bread, and cold beverages.
Free parking is available in the TBG parking lot.
DATE: Tuesday, June 16
LOCATION: Oak Glen Golf Course (1599 McKusick Road North, Stillwater, Minn., 55082)
SCHEDULE:
• 10:30am - Registration & Bloody Mary Station opens
• 11:00am - Lunch served & Driving Range + Putting Green open
• 12:00pm - Shotgun start
• 5:15pm - Social Hour in Clubhouse
• 5:30pm - Dinner
• 6:00pm - Program
PRICE: $160 per golfer or $640 per foursome
Golf participants can look forward to a grilled lunch, 18 holes of golf, post-game happy hour and dinner, and a short program that includes golf awards, raffle winners, and door prize giveaways.
Midwest Builders Exchange
3800 American Blvd W, STE 780
Bloomington, MN, 55431
T: 612.381.2620
Mon, Tues & Thur (in-office): 7:00am-3:00pm
Wed & Fri (staff remote): 7:00am-3:00pm
Sat & Sun: closed
