Too many construction organizations become slaves to their overhead, their general and administrative expenses. Increased overhead usually equates to increased capacity and is common and appropriate during growth periods. Unfortunately, these expenses are much easier to put in place than to get rid of, and in a cyclical market they become a burden and create losses. This is especially true now that we have such a weak and slowly developing
business upswing.

A common reaction in a declining construction market is to search for work in unfamiliar markets- new geographic areas and types of projects- in order to hold the gradually
built organization together. This combination often cuts profits or leads to losses. A declining market obviously poses risk for a construction organization, but dealing in unfamiliar markets simply magnifies the risk. And it's dangerous to combat risk by taking on more risk. 

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We are about two weeks from the start of our 3rd Annual The Leadership Experience training series and there are only 8 seats remaining.  Master Builders of Iowa encourages all MBI member firms to take a serius look at this program as The Leadership Experience is designed to challenge and change employees into leaders and good leaders into great leaders.  The goal of this program is to create a unique experience for a group of peers seeking to grow their leadership skills.

NOTE:  MBI backs this leadership series with a tuition-back guarantee! If you are not satisfied with this program, we will refund your tuition or give you a credit to use at any other MBI educational offering.

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December 16, 2014

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Presenter: Russ Bollig of Multivista, Des Moines, IA

 General Contractors are facing higher demands than ever before when it comes to project management responsibilities, risk mitigation, change management and quality control. Balancing these critical factors with a small staff and minimal resources has become habit for the top producing construction firms. One would wonder how they're doing this consistently (and competitively), when it is simply making better use of communications and online tools. Mastery is possible for any contractor who simply chooses the right approach to documenting and managing their projects while coveting relationships with key players. Join us as we discuss how contractors around North America are changing the way they approach their projects. 

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MBI is excited to once again offer our High Performing Leadership Series for Project Managers and Project Supervisors in an environment designed to focus on leadership and teamwork between two critical positions within a construction team.  This interactive leadership series will combine the experiences and knowledge of project managers, project supervisors, and presenters, focusing on team building workshops to address common construction roadblocks to effectiveness.

NOTE:  MBI backs this leadership series with a tuition-back guarantee! If you are not satisfied with this program, we will refund your tuition or give you a credit to use at any other MBI educational offering.

CLICK HERE for additional information, program brochure and online registration.