Big changes are on the horizon — after decades at our Glenwood Avenue headquarters, the Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) is officially moving to a new office! Our last day in our current space at 1123 Glenwood Avenue will be Thursday, August 28, 2025.

This move reflects how our industry has evolved. With nearly all plans and specifications now accessed online, our need for a large physical office has shifted. By right-sizing our space, MBEX can operate more efficiently, while still delivering the same high-quality service and support you count on.

Our new home will be at Bell Plaza, located at the intersection of I-494 and France Avenue in Bloomington. This modern space will be less than half the size of our current office but will provide a great atmosphere for staff and a convenient location for members. Even better, Bell Plaza offers access to conference facilities that MBEX can reserve for trainings, member gatherings, and future events.
 

Important Dates & Transition Details

As with any move, there will be a short transition period, including some temporary service disruptions. Please review the key dates below and plan accordingly:
 

• Thursday, August 28 @ 2:00pm
Starting at 2:00pm, our Online Plan Room services will go offline for several hours as our servers are moved from the old office location to the new. We anticipate this move to take some time, with services returning in the evening between 7:00pm-8:00pm that same day. The plans are currently fluid and may change between now and August 28th. Updates will be shared here on our blog, via the homepage, and Plan Room pop-up notices.

UPDATE AS OF 8:15PM on 8/28
Because technology moves are unpredictable, we unfortunately hit a snag in our transition and our server move is still underway. Plan room services remain unavailable at this time, but our tech team is working as quickly as possible to complete the transition and restore services as soon as possible. MBEX is fully aware of the issue and will continue to update members as progress is made. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility, and we do apologize for this technical inconvenience.
 

• Friday, August 29
Final office contents moved out of Glenwood Avenue location.

UPDATE AS OF 9:45AM on 8/29
Online Plan Room services have been restored and are back online. Members should be able to login and access the plan room as well as utilize its services once again. 
 

• Monday, September 1
MBEX closed for Labor Day holiday.

• Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 19
MBEX staff will work remotely while our new office space is completed and furniture delivered.

• Monday, September 22
Staff officially move into our new office at 3800 American Boulevard West, Suite 780, Bloomington, MN 55431. (Phone numbers will remain the same.)

We appreciate your patience during this transition and will communicate any updates quickly to help you plan ahead.
 

What About the annual Member Appreciation BBQ?

Don’t worry — it’s not going anywhere! The Member Appreciation BBQ is one of our favorite traditions, and while we won’t have a Glenwood Avenue parking lot to host it anymore, we’re excited to bring the BBQ to member locations in the years ahead.
 

Looking Ahead

The move to Bell Plaza not only meets our current needs but also sets MBEX up for the future. In conjunction with the sale of our longtime headquarters, the MBEX Board of Directors has adopted a strategic investment policy designed to position our 137-year-old association for long-term success.

Change can be daunting, but this step is an exciting one. Our new space will allow us to better serve you while also creating new opportunities for training, events, and member connections.

Thank you for your continued membership and support. While our address may be changing, our commitment to you and the construction industry remains as strong as ever. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!
 

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Should you have any questions between now and August 28 before we move, please reach out by calling (612) 381-2620 or by emailing David Siegel, MBEX Executive Director, at ds@mbex.org.