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June 15, 2015  

  

Thank you for your membership in the association. You are encouraged to call any of our staff to assist in providing solutions to your construction business needs.
In This Issue
Protect Your Company From Cyber Attacks - Webinar
Sign Up Today to Receive the WORKSAFE Record
UFG Program Continues to Grow
Want to Receive the Most Accurate Compensation Update for Iowa's Construction Industry?
Opportunities to Sponsor the Popular MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker Have Opened Up!
Save 20% on AGC's Construction State Law Matrix
Protect Your Company From Cyber Attacks - Webinar
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It is hard to imagine technology not playing a significant role in our daily activities, whether in the office, on the road, at a jobsite, or at home.  Technology is a substantial part of the construction industry with employees utilizing smart phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices for a wide range of daily tasks.  Unfortunately, cyber-attacks can happen and when a breach of your network takes place, it can be costly.  

 

On Tuesday, July 14th at 11:00 am, join other MBI members for a free 1-hour webinar, Internet Security and Cyber Liability Insurance. Aaron Voss and Jacob Pipkin of TrueNorth Construction Specialty Group will dive in from the perspective of the technology and insurance world to help you better protect your network and business from cyber-attacks. Attendees will learn of cyber-attack strategies and methods, as well as effective techniques to mitigate such risks. Internet Security is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes across the country - sign up for this webinar today to learn how you can protect your business.

 

Sign Up Today to Receive the WORKSAFE Record!
The WORKSAFE Record is a bi-weekly newsletter dedicated to construction safety.  Each edition of the WORKSAFE Record contains information on the WORKSAFE program, as well as safety best practice tips, notes from Iowa OSHA and safety-related Q and A.  If you would like to be added to the list to receive the WORKSAFE Record, please contact Cindy Adams at cadams@mbionline.com.
UFG Program Continues to Grow

In June of 2014, MBI teamed up and partnered with United Fire Group, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to create and launch the first Association endorsed, dividend paying property casualty program. This new and innovative program's goal is to lower members' costs by creating a pool providing enough critical mass to lower insurance premiums for those who qualify to enter.

 

Since its inception one year ago, the program has seen tremendous growth. MBI members have the ability to work through their own agent to first learn more about the program, and if there is a fit, be admitted into the program. To date, there are 42 commercial construction contractors admitted to the program. CLICK HERE for a list of current participants.

Want to Receive the Most Accurate Compensation Update for Iowa's Construction Industry?
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On May 12th the HR consulting group Verisight, forwarded a confidential wage survey for overhead personnel to all MBI members. Commissioned by MBI every two years, this group gathers wage data from General and Specialty Contractors as well as construction material suppliers.

 

The only criteria to receive this Wage and Benefit information is to participate in the survey. There is still plenty of time. The deadline to complete and return the survey is not until June 26th. If you have not received your link to complete the survey, please contact Laurie Delmott.  

 

Response has been strong so far, but as we all know, the more contractors that take the time to participate, the better the information will be.  Information gathered is strictly confidential and is only seen by Verisight.

 

If there are any questions, please contact Laurie Delmott at ldelmott@mbionline.com or 515-657-4383. Thank you! 

Opportunities to Sponsor the Popular MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker Have Opened Up!
The Construction Golf Classic & Smoker has grown to be one of MBI's most popular events.  Golfer participation sells out each year and sponsorships are hard to find.  A handful of sponsorships remain for this year's event, which is scheduled for August 24, 2015.  If you would like more information on sponsoring the 'Smoker,' please contact Tania Bowman at tbowman@mbionline.com or (515) 657-4390.

 

Save 20% on AGC's Construction State Law Matrix
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Your purchase provides instant access from a web browser on any computer or mobile device to information that can be easily sorted by state or topic area. Topics covered include requirements for licensing, bidding, contracting, lien, payment, and more than 60 other topics.

 

To view a sample of the NEW Construction State Law Matrix, click here.

 

To access the State Law Matrix, go to http://slm.agc.org and login with your AGC username and password. Use promo code: SLM20 to save 20% on AGC's Construction State Law Matrix.

Upcoming Events/Educational Offerings
Features of the ConsensusDocs Technology Platform
June 16, 2015
Webinar
No Charge to Attend!
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Blueprint Reading Essentials
July 1, 2015
Urbandale, IA

Internet Security and Cyber Liability Insurance
July 14, 2015
Webinar
No Charge to Attend!

Drug Abuse in the Workplace and What You Can Do About It!
August 18, 2015
Webinar
No Charge to Attend!

Advanced Blueprint Reading
August 20, 2015
Urbandale, IA
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MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
August 24, 2015
West Des Moines
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