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Contributing to a More Respectful Workplace
posted on 10.20.2022
We've reached Day 4 of Construction Inclusion Week 2022, and today's theme is Workplace Culture. Establishing and maintaining a positive workplace culture means that everyone gets to experience a workplace that is inclusive and respectful.… [more]
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5 Ways to Build a More Diverse Supply Chain
posted on 10.19.2022
Welcome to Day 3 of Construction Inclusion Week, where the daily theme is Supplier Diversity. Supplier diversity is a business practice that refers to the inclusion of businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups in the procurement of goods and… [more]
Industry Stats & Reports
Construction Inclusion Week: Belonging
posted on 10.18.2022
INCLUSION - WHAT IS IT? What does inclusion mean? Inclusion is a feeling of belonging, and an inclusive workplace exists when employees are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to fully participate in their organization. People who feel… [more]
Worksite Safety
Fall Construction Safety Tips
posted on 09.26.2022
Each season brings its own construction hazards, from heat illness in summer to freezing cold temperatures and icy conditions in winter. Autumn is no exception. Whether wrapping up large summer projects or scrambling to get a new build weather-right… [more]
Worksite Safety
We Need to Talk about Suicide in the Construction Industry
posted on 09.12.2022
September is National Suicide Prevention month, and in 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the construction industry had one of the highest rates of death by suicide among their workers, 5,242 in 2018, which was… [more]
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How a Recession Could Change Employment Outlook for Construction
posted on 08.22.2022
This article orignally appeared online with the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal on August 10, 2022 and was written by Ashley Fahey. Has the construction labor issue gotten better, worse or remained about the same since the pandemic started?… [more]
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If This is Your Current Password, It’s Time to Update
posted on 08.05.2022
We have a serious question for you: is your current password “123456” (give or take a number or two)? If you answered yes, you’re going to want to change it…and fast. It doesn’t matter if it’s the CEO of a… [more]
Worksite Safety
So, What Is BIM?
posted on 07.20.2022
When it comes to BIM, even the acronym causes misunderstandings. It is certainly not a new term, yet the confusion surrounding it could be one of the major barriers to its implementation. The volume of misconceptions surrounding BIM sadly… [more]
Construction Technology
MBEX Announces New Executive Director
posted on 07.07.2022
The Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) Board of Directors has named David Siegel as the new executive director of MBEX. Siegel will begin his duties on July 5, 2022. Current MBEX executive director, Tom Getzke, has announced his retirement set… [more]
Member News & Events
How to Make the Construction Industry Eco-Friendlier
posted on 04.22.2022
Happy Earth Day, construction workers! Today, April 22, is the much-celebrated annual holiday known as Earth Day. As an industry, we should strive to make construction more efficient and eco-friendlier. What choices can we make across all parts of… [more]
Worksite Safety
Construction Bond Claims - Part 3
posted on 01.24.2022
So far, we have covered Bid Bonds and Payment Bonds. For our third and final exploration of bonds claims, we will take a look at Performance Bonds. ------- Performance Bonds, a common type of surety bond, are issued either by a bank or… [more]
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Construction Bond Claims - Part 2
posted on 12.20.2021
Everyone appreciates getting paid for the work that they do, but rarely do employers have to take out a special type of bond just to guarantee that they’ll pay their employees, subcontractors, and suppliers. This is where a Payment Bond steps… [more]
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Construction Bond Claims - Part 1
posted on 12.14.2021
Contractors always work to avoid claims situations, but should also be proactive about understanding the process. There are 3 main types of construction bonds: bid bonds, payment bonds, and performance bonds. Contractors should be familiar with… [more]
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The Most Valuable College Majors are Construction-Related
posted on 11.05.2021
A recent analysis from Bankrate, a publisher and provider of financial product comparison tools, shows three of the five top-earning and most secure four-year college majors are related to the construction industry. An engineering degree of any kind… [more]
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7 Books for Construction Professionals
posted on 11.01.2021
Construction is a constantly evolving field. In order to be the best, one must remain competitive and stay on top of the latest trends. You need a solid understanding of construction fundamentals to leadership to project management. Now, no one is… [more]
Member News & Events
Members Approve SCBX + MBEX Merger
posted on 10.29.2021
Members of both the St. Cloud Builders Exchange (SCBX) and the Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) held and completed a vote to approve the merger of the two organizations, and the vote passed near unanimously. This decision paves the way for… [more]
Member News & Events
So, What is Hyperloop?
posted on 08.23.2021
Welcome to our newest News column: So, What Is It? Things are constantly popping up and change with how fast technology moves in this day and age, so when we come across something new or sparks our interest, we’ll take a dive into learning… [more]
Construction Technology
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