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Building Buzz: July 8 - 12
posted on 07.12.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From North Dakota's largest in the world greenhouse project to DEED announcing $1M for contamination clean-ups to Mortenson's selection to build the Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium,… [more]
Member News & Events
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: April 29 - May 3
posted on 05.01.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From Nordic Ware's solar facade to Minnesota's $980-million bonding bill and 'fab lab' grants in Wisconsin to expanding prevailing wage mandates, here's what was buzzing… [more]
Labor & Workforce
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: April 22 - 26
posted on 04.25.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From the FTC banning noncompete agreements to Blaine's $750M downtown development project near the National Sports Center and Nestle Purina's expansion in Wisconsin to Minnesota… [more]
Industry Stats & Reports
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: March 18 - 22
posted on 03.25.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From the EPA banning the last form of asbestos in the United States to a $40M senior project in Lake Elmo to a bipartisan bill in Wisconsin boosting EV infrastructure across the state,… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: March 11 - 15
posted on 03.22.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From how the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th might interrupt solar power generation to a proposed 48-unit apartment in Burnsville to tree ordinances in Edina, here's what… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: March 4 - 8
posted on 03.15.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From the Chanhassen Cinema Redevelopment project to a new CEO named at Kraus-Anderson to the approval of the I-94 expansion in Milwaukee, here's what was buzzing in the building world the… [more]
Labor & Workforce
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: February 12 - 16
posted on 02.14.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From switching from hard hats to safety helmet, a 1,300-unit development in Duluth, and MSP among 114 airports receiving federal grant money for terminal improvements, here's what was… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: February 5 - 9
posted on 02.07.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From buildings undergoing adaptive reuse transformations and mass timber to modernizing U.S. electricity transmissions to a music venue breaking ground in Milwaukee, here's what was… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: January 15 - 19
posted on 01.22.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From OSHA civil penalty increases, economic signals to watch for in 2024, to new projects in development and/or under construction, here's what was buzzing in the building world from the… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: January 8 - 12
posted on 01.11.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to! From projects in development and under construction, economic outlooks for 2024, and new federal rulings on independent contractor classifications, here's what was buzzing in the building… [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: December 25 - 29
posted on 01.02.2024
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From projects under construction, federal funding allocations, and employment reports, here's what was buzzing in the building world during the week of December 25 - 29, 2023: … [more]
Projects to Watch
Building Buzz: December 18 - 22
posted on 12.26.2023
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From projects under construction, federal funding allocations, and employment reports, here's what's buzzing in the building world from the week of December 18 - 22, 2023: Highway 210… [more]
Projects to Watch
Workplace Law Updates for the New Year
posted on 12.20.2023
Article updated 12-28-2023 A number of important workplace updates have been put in place via the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) over the past few months and quite a few go into effect in the new year. We've gathered them… [more]
Labor & Workforce
Hard Hats, Harder Times: Construction’s 2024 Landscape
posted on 12.11.2023
As we wrap up 2023 and peek into 2024, let's have a real talk about the construction landscape. It's been a rollercoaster, hasn't it? With buzzwords like "recession" and "economic downturn" flying around, it's natural to feel uneasy… [more]
Industry Stats & Reports
Navigating the Impact of a Looming Government Shutdown
posted on 09.27.2023
Congress is once again approaching a critical deadline, one that could lead to a national government shutdown at 12:01 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2023. With congressional gridlock preventing the passage of even a continuing resolution, the… [more]
Industry Stats & Reports
Labor & Workforce
Why Physical and Mental Well-Being is Crucial
posted on 09.12.2023
It's a familiar sight: Men and women clustered at a job site, hard hats and safety vests on and clearly visible. This standard image showcases a commitment to the physical safety of its workforce, a necessary aspect of any construction company.… [more]
Labor & Workforce
Worksite Safety
Celebrating Labor Day
posted on 08.29.2023
Labor Day is just around the corner (it's on Monday, September 4!), and it's not just an excuse for a three-day weekend or the last hurrah of summer. It's a day that pays homage to the backbone of our society: labor. Let's… [more]
Labor & Workforce
5 Reasons to Dive into MBEX Events
posted on 08.08.2023
Whether you're new to MBEX or have been a member for decades, Minnesota Builders Exchange events are the gathering spots for those who know every connection can lay the foundation for success. If you haven't dipped your toes into these… [more]
Member News & Events
7 Simple Ways to Enhance your Business Website
posted on 08.01.2023
A professional and user-friendly website is a crucial element for any business' success, including construction companies. A business' website is often the first point of contact with potential clients, and it plays a big role in shaping… [more]
Member News & Events
10 Reasons Why Your Crew Should Hire Veterans
posted on 07.25.2023
When looking to add exceptional talent to your construction company or firm, don't overlook the immense potential of one particular group that stands above the rest --- veterans. These brave men and women bring a unique set of skills and… [more]
Labor & Workforce
Paving the Path Forward with Advancements in Smart City Construction
posted on 07.19.2023
In today's fast-paced world, the building and advancement of smart cities has emerged as a path forward for progress and efficiency. These interconnected urban areas, driven by digital technologies, present huge opportunities for the commercial… [more]
Construction Technology
Ensuring Safe Working Conditions Amid Poor Air Quality
posted on 06.19.2023
Another day, another air quality alert. As construction professionals, we are no strangers to the challenges posed by nature. However, when the air quality is severely impacted by external factors (such as wildfires in Canada), it becomes very… [more]
Worksite Safety
Six Actionable Tips for Ensuring Trench Safety in Minnesota
posted on 06.12.2023
June has been declared National Trench Safety Month by the National Utility Contractors Association. For Minnesota's construction professionals working literally in the trenches, safety must be a priority due to the unique challenges… [more]
Worksite Safety
7 Women Who Paved the Construction Industry
posted on 03.07.2023
As we celebrate and recognize the many women working throughout the construction industry during Women in Construction (WIC) Week, we want to take a moment to recognize those who paved the way. Women were mentioned as construction workers as… [more]
Member News & Events
One Word: Layers
posted on 01.30.2023
It's the end of the month, and the weather's dipping below zero. Working outside has its ups (fresh air, being in the great outdoors) and downs (frostbite, icy work surfaces, hypothermia). If you find yourself working in outdoors… [more]
Worksite Safety
10 *More* Construction Gift Ideas on Amazon
posted on 12.13.2022
Still looking for a gift for a construction worker in your life, and for one that costs less than $300? Have no fear; MBEX recommendations are here! We put together this list to provide a variety of fun and essential items the construction worker on… [more]
Projects to Watch
10 Gift Ideas for the Construction Pro
posted on 12.06.2022
Whether shopping for family members, close friends, the neighbors, employees, business partners or valued customers, the holiday shopping list is long and a few suggestions may just spark the gift idea you need. That's where we come in!… [more]
Projects to Watch
Preparing Heavy Equipment for a Well-Deserved Break
posted on 11.29.2022
Like it or not, winter has arrived. For some, this means the construction season is winding down and your equipment is about to get a little well-deserved time off. Or perhaps you're getting ready to park your fleet in storage. Either way,… [more]
Construction Technology
Why Veterans Make Great Construction Employees
posted on 11.14.2022
There's no way around it; the construction industry NEEDS more workers. Earlier this year, Associated Builders and Contractors determined the industry will need to hire 650,000 more workers than the typical place of hiring to meet the demand for… [more]
Worksite Safety
7 Tips to Increase Construction Productivity
posted on 11.01.2022
We all want to say we're "done" with COVID-19, but the latest stats show that we're not out of the woods yet. Experts are calling this upcoming winter a tri-demic, a superstorm of three major illnesses expected to surge once temperatures dip… [more]
Worksite Safety
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We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From the FTC banning noncompete agreements to Blaine's $750M downtown development project near the National Sports Center and Nestle Purina's expansion in Wisconsin to Minnesota… [more]
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From the EPA banning the last form of asbestos in the United States to a $40M senior project in Lake Elmo to a bipartisan bill in Wisconsin boosting EV infrastructure across the state,… [more]
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From switching from hard hats to safety helmet, a 1,300-unit development in Duluth, and MSP among 114 airports receiving federal grant money for terminal improvements, here's what was… [more]
We're reading the headlines so you don't have to. From buildings undergoing adaptive reuse transformations and mass timber to modernizing U.S. electricity transmissions to a music venue breaking ground in Milwaukee, here's what was… [more]
