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Midwest Builders Exchange
3800 American Blvd W, STE 780
Bloomington, MN, 55431
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If you’ve been part of MBEX for any length of time, you know this organization has always been about more than access to plans. Yes, the Plan Room is essential. But the real value is the people. The conversations. The trust. The partnerships… [more]
From a massive mixed-use vision in Newport to affordable housing plans in Brooklyn Park, this week’s Building Buzz shows how cities across the region are juggling industrial growth, housing needs, and long-term community planning. Developers… [more]
From new community hubs to ambitious redevelopments, October has shaped up to be a big month across Minnesota and beyond. In Minneapolis, plans are pouring in for a long-awaited water services facility and the first phase of the… [more]
From memory care near Paisley Park to Rivian rolling into Edina’s Galleria, the region is buzzing with projects reshaping communities big and small. This week’s Building Buzz (covering projects from the end of August to the first part of… [more]
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… [more]
From billion-dollar redevelopment visions to smaller-but-mighty community center plans, this week’s Building Buzz is packed with projects that span the Midwest map and every stage of construction. Chanhassen’s proposed $80M community… [more]
This week’s Building Buzz brings a mix of big moves and bold ideas. Kenosha could see a $70-million, 336-unit apartment development, while Apple Valley weighs new workforce housing with EV chargers and a dog run. In Maple Grove, CJK Group is… [more]
Welcome back to Building Buzz, your roundup of the latest developments shaping our built environment. From affordable housing projects popping up in Cottage Grove and St. Cloud to a potential shake-up for a major mixed-use site in Cottage Grove,… [more]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Building Buzz, where we round up the most significant updates in construction and development across the region. From high-stakes redevelopment debates in Eden Prairie to the future of a massive… [more]
Welcome back to Building Buzz, where we round up the headlines making waves in Minnesota's commercial construction world. From billion-dollar data centers in Iowa to an ambitious 400-home redevelopment plan in Columbia Heights, the first week of… [more]
Welcome to this week’s Building Buzz, where Minnesota’s construction scene is anything but quiet. From new groundbreakings to project pivots, there’s plenty shaking up our skyline. White Bear Township is gearing up for Nextera… [more]
Welcome to the latest edition of Building Buzz, where we bring you the freshest updates shaking up Minnesota's commercial construction scene. This month, we're tracking a surge of projects that span everything from major housing developments… [more]
We know contractors were hoping for a little price stability in 2025, but the latest steel and aluminum tariffs might have other plans. On March 4th, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico. And on March… [more]
Welcome back to Building Buzz, your go-to source for the latest happenings in the construction and development world. This week, we’re diving into a mix of hot topics that are shaping the industry—from legislative shake-ups and… [more]
**Update 2-21-2025 Welcome to Building Buzz, where we're reading the headlines so you don't have to. Already halfway through February, the construction industry is tackling big challenges and seizing new opportunities. Minnesota continues to… [more]
A fresh year always brings fresh updates, and for Minnesota employers, 2025 has a lot to unpack. From pay transparency to updated sick leave rules, here’s a straightforward. no-fuss rundown of what’s new and how it could impact your… [more]
Welcome to the first Building Buzz of 2025, where we're reading the headlines so you don't have to. As we settle into the new year, the construction industry is already hard at work shaping communities and addressing challenges. In… [more]
In yet another twist, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated its earlier stay of the preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This means that reporting companies are not currently required to file their Beneficial… [more]
This week’s Building Buzz showcases a construction industry bustling with activity and optimism. From decarbonizing designs to meet sustainability goals, as discussed at the AIA Minnesota conference, to ambitious redevelopment projects like… [more]
