Quarterly Exchange: Fall 2015 - Minnesota Builder`s Exchange

Questions or comments about this publication?
Contact the Editor, Jill Gerwig at jills@mbex.org.
POSTMASTER: send address changes to :
Minnesota Builders Exchange
1123 Glenwood Ave, Mpls MN, 55405
Have news to share? Send it to news@mbex.org.
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Briefings from the Minnesota Builders Exchange
Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Fall 2015
MBEX Q uarterly E xchange
1123 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 381-2620
Fax: (612) 381-2621
www.mbex.org
In This Issue
• New IPIN plan room database
• Scholarship Fundraiser report
• Upcoming board elections
• Fall Social recap
Calendar
A Letter from the Executive Director
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26- closed
Friday, November 27- closed
I am pleased to report on
the many accomplishments
of MBEX in 2015. As our
organization prepares for
2016, we do so knowing
that a solid foundation
is in place, with many
opportunities ahead.
Holiday Potluck
Thursday, December 10
Holiday Hours
Thursday, December 24- closed
Friday, December 25- closed
Thursday, December 31- closed
Friday, January 1- closed
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Skol Vikings! (update)
Winter Social
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Last Fall, we took a tour of the new Vikings stadium during the final stages of
the concrete/frame assembly and in the midst of the steel installation. Now
currently near full building enclosure, the progress is amazing to see first-hand!
Document Reading Course
February 29 - March 29, 2016
A special thank you to Darrel Bugel, Harris Mechanical Senior Vice President and
Past BXSP Board President for the opportunity to revisit the site.
Spring Social
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2016- closed
Member Appreciation BBQ
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Fourth of July
Friday, July 1, 2016- closed
Monday, July 4, 2016- closed
Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 5, 2016- closed
Fall Social
Thursday, October 6, 2016
The 2015 MBEX volunteer leadership
team was skillfully guided by President
Chuck Anderson. Chuck’s focus on
expanding technology, member services
and networking, made a positive
difference for all 1,250 members. Chuck
coordinated a dedicated board of
directors that truly worked hard to move
MBEX forward.
Our 2015 Program of Work included
expansion of online plan room resources,
physical plan room improvements,
upgraded data storage capacity,
inclusion of more committee volunteers
and continuing to listen to the changing
needs of our members.
Additionally, the talented staff at
MBEX deserves much credit for its
relentless drive for accuracy, consistent
professionalism and ongoing ability to
create a positive member experience.
Thank you staff!
I also want to acknowledge The Builders
Group (TBG) for its strong partnership
with MBEX.
Thank you, TBG, and
keep up your good work as the leader
in self-insured workers’ compensation
insurance for the construction industry.
And finally, you, the member, for your
continued loyalty and support to this
great organization. MBEX is strong
because you care deeply about having a
plan room resource second-to-none.
Tom Getzke
MBEX Executive Director
Introducing: new IPIN database
Members will soon notice a new and exciting change
when logging on to mbex.org!
For a period of time, members will have the option
to test out a new version of our online plan room
database before it goes live.
The new version will retain your current tracked
projects/filters and includes many updates and
improvements, inlcuding:
• multiple-platform friendly
• new html (no install) plan viewer
• batch download into single pdf files • and so much more...
• personalized text/email notifications
We can't wait for you to see it!
• interactive project location maps
Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Fall 2015
Members hit the mark at Scholarship Fundraiser
MBEX gets magical
Elections + Annual Meeting
Historically, member companies have always loved the annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser. This year, participants
proved just how much by setting some records- with 199 shooters on 44 teams at 20 stations.
Just like Madonna, she has just one name. That
name is Suzanne. Suzanne tricked us all. But don't
feel bad. In addition to fooling MBEX staff and
members at our 2015 Fall Social, Suzanne tricked
Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us.
An important aspect of your membership rests in your
company's ability to elect those serving on the MBEX
Board of Directors. Make your voice heard!
But, wait for it...the best record broken:
$11,447.50 raised for the MBEX Scholarship Fund!
Hosted annually at Game Unlimited in Hudson, WI, shooters enjoy a picnic lunch, 100-clay shoot, a steak dinner,
free beer and awesome raffle prizes. The MBEX staff and
sporting clays committee put on a great event thanks to the
support of our generous membership. In addition, MBEX
and The Builders Group (TBG) both join in giving special
thanks to the volunteers that helped behind the scenes!
Check it out at suzmagic.com!
HEAR THE RESULTS
Join us on January 13, 2016 for live election results at
our Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting registration will
be included with ballots and available in November at
mbex.org/annualmeeting.
Event Co-host The Builders Group (TBG)
Lunch sponsor Parkos Construction Co Inc
Dinner sponsors Grazzini Brothers & Company
Alliance Bank
Beer Wagon sponsor Shaw/Stewart Lumber Company
We hope to see you all again next year.
Door Prize + Station Sponsors
The Builders Group (TBG)
Shaw/Stewart Lumber Company
C D Tile and Stone Inc
Veit Companies Inc
Frattalone Companies
Infinity Scaffold Inc
Parkos Construction Co Inc
Tamarack Materials Inc
Nardini Fire Equipment Co
Graham Construction Services Inc
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
The Lending Center- CEE
A P I Distribution Inc
Grazzini Brothers & Company
Beaupre Aerial Equipment Inc
Nyco Inc
Commercial Flooring Services LLC
Carl Bolander & Sons Co
John A Knutson and Co PLLP
Alliance Bank
Christensen Estimating Services Inc
Esch Construction Supply Inc
Universal Forest Products
G R Promotions
Arrow Buick GMC
R D O Equipment Co
M A C Construction Group LLC
Lovegreen Industrial Services Inc
Arrow Buick GMC
Bowens Construction
Unlimited Exteriors LLC
Ground Tech Inc
Hastings Air Energy Control Inc
Seaman Corporation
Breski Plumbing LLC
J N S Builders LLC
Stretar Masonry and Concrete Inc
Fall Social recap
Members returned registration forms for the MBEX 2015
Fall Social at staggering rates, resulting in the mostattended exchange social in years!
On October 8, over 350 attendees joined us at the
Prom Center for a night of networking, drinks and buffet
food stations. Dinner tickets provided automatic entry
into door prize drawings, which included a 40" LED TV,
Samsung Tablet, mini fridge, gift cards, booze, Keurig and
much more!
In addition to great food and mingling, guests were
entertained by the dynamic entertainment of the Magic
of Suzanne, adding yet another fun twist to the evening.
Welcome new members
Suburban Elevator of Minnesota LLC
Midwest Electrical Construction LLC
Uponor North America
Blume Electric
Everest Cleaning Systems LLC
Ramsey Excavating Co Inc
Rum River Electric Inc
P C S Floor Solutions LLC
Hause, J G Construction Inc
Fire Construction Services LLC
Signature Mechanical Inc
Plant Equipment Inc
VOTE- CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES!
In November, all member firms will receive
nominee resumes and an official
ballot. Vote and mail back to
MBEX in the envelope provided.
Radtke Service LLC
D K S Construction LLC
Ultra Concrete LLC
Hot Wire Electric Inc
Raven Construction Inc
Eaton
Wenrich P D Construction LLC
Hamernick Decorating
Rivard Stone Inc
K V A Engineering Inc
Heartland Mechanical Inc
* new members as of 10/15/15
Beverage/drink ticket sponsor Western Specialty Contractors
Sponsor members
Gold
Berwald Roofing Company Inc
K R Kline & Associates Inc
Sela Roofing Commercial Division
United Glass
Silver
Bredemus Hardware Company Inc
Brin Contract Glazing
Capital City Glass
Twin City Hardware Company
The 2015 Fall Social was made possible by donations from MBEX members representing roofing, sheet metal,
warm air heating/conditioning, refrigeration, waterproofing, hardware, curtain walls, glass, exterior and sprayed
foam/building insulation, wall panels and related firms.
Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Fall 2015
Members hit the mark at Scholarship Fundraiser
MBEX gets magical
Elections + Annual Meeting
Historically, member companies have always loved the annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser. This year, participants
proved just how much by setting some records- with 199 shooters on 44 teams at 20 stations.
Just like Madonna, she has just one name. That
name is Suzanne. Suzanne tricked us all. But don't
feel bad. In addition to fooling MBEX staff and
members at our 2015 Fall Social, Suzanne tricked
Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us.
An important aspect of your membership rests in your
company's ability to elect those serving on the MBEX
Board of Directors. Make your voice heard!
But, wait for it...the best record broken:
$11,447.50 raised for the MBEX Scholarship Fund!
Hosted annually at Game Unlimited in Hudson, WI, shooters enjoy a picnic lunch, 100-clay shoot, a steak dinner,
free beer and awesome raffle prizes. The MBEX staff and
sporting clays committee put on a great event thanks to the
support of our generous membership. In addition, MBEX
and The Builders Group (TBG) both join in giving special
thanks to the volunteers that helped behind the scenes!
Check it out at suzmagic.com!
HEAR THE RESULTS
Join us on January 13, 2016 for live election results at
our Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting registration will
be included with ballots and available in November at
mbex.org/annualmeeting.
Event Co-host The Builders Group (TBG)
Lunch sponsor Parkos Construction Co Inc
Dinner sponsors Grazzini Brothers & Company
Alliance Bank
Beer Wagon sponsor Shaw/Stewart Lumber Company
We hope to see you all again next year.
Door Prize + Station Sponsors
The Builders Group (TBG)
Shaw/Stewart Lumber Company
C D Tile and Stone Inc
Veit Companies Inc
Frattalone Companies
Infinity Scaffold Inc
Parkos Construction Co Inc
Tamarack Materials Inc
Nardini Fire Equipment Co
Graham Construction Services Inc
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
The Lending Center- CEE
A P I Distribution Inc
Grazzini Brothers & Company
Beaupre Aerial Equipment Inc
Nyco Inc
Commercial Flooring Services LLC
Carl Bolander & Sons Co
John A Knutson and Co PLLP
Alliance Bank
Christensen Estimating Services Inc
Esch Construction Supply Inc
Universal Forest Products
G R Promotions
Arrow Buick GMC
R D O Equipment Co
M A C Construction Group LLC
Lovegreen Industrial Services Inc
Arrow Buick GMC
Bowens Construction
Unlimited Exteriors LLC
Ground Tech Inc
Hastings Air Energy Control Inc
Seaman Corporation
Breski Plumbing LLC
J N S Builders LLC
Stretar Masonry and Concrete Inc
Fall Social recap
Members returned registration forms for the MBEX 2015
Fall Social at staggering rates, resulting in the mostattended exchange social in years!
On October 8, over 350 attendees joined us at the
Prom Center for a night of networking, drinks and buffet
food stations. Dinner tickets provided automatic entry
into door prize drawings, which included a 40" LED TV,
Samsung Tablet, mini fridge, gift cards, booze, Keurig and
much more!
In addition to great food and mingling, guests were
entertained by the dynamic entertainment of the Magic
of Suzanne, adding yet another fun twist to the evening.
Welcome new members
Suburban Elevator of Minnesota LLC
Midwest Electrical Construction LLC
Uponor North America
Blume Electric
Everest Cleaning Systems LLC
Ramsey Excavating Co Inc
Rum River Electric Inc
P C S Floor Solutions LLC
Hause, J G Construction Inc
Fire Construction Services LLC
Signature Mechanical Inc
Plant Equipment Inc
VOTE- CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES!
In November, all member firms will receive
nominee resumes and an official
ballot. Vote and mail back to
MBEX in the envelope provided.
Radtke Service LLC
D K S Construction LLC
Ultra Concrete LLC
Hot Wire Electric Inc
Raven Construction Inc
Eaton
Wenrich P D Construction LLC
Hamernick Decorating
Rivard Stone Inc
K V A Engineering Inc
Heartland Mechanical Inc
* new members as of 10/15/15
Beverage/drink ticket sponsor Western Specialty Contractors
Sponsor members
Gold
Berwald Roofing Company Inc
K R Kline & Associates Inc
Sela Roofing Commercial Division
United Glass
Silver
Bredemus Hardware Company Inc
Brin Contract Glazing
Capital City Glass
Twin City Hardware Company
The 2015 Fall Social was made possible by donations from MBEX members representing roofing, sheet metal,
warm air heating/conditioning, refrigeration, waterproofing, hardware, curtain walls, glass, exterior and sprayed
foam/building insulation, wall panels and related firms.
Questions or comments about this publication?
Contact the Editor, Jill Gerwig at jills@mbex.org.
POSTMASTER: send address changes to :
Minnesota Builders Exchange
1123 Glenwood Ave, Mpls MN, 55405
Have news to share? Send it to news@mbex.org.
Presorted
Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Twin Cities, MN
Permit No. 3162
Briefings from the Minnesota Builders Exchange
Volume 9 | Issue 4 | Fall 2015
MBEX Q uarterly E xchange
1123 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 381-2620
Fax: (612) 381-2621
www.mbex.org
In This Issue
• New IPIN plan room database
• Scholarship Fundraiser report
• Upcoming board elections
• Fall Social recap
Calendar
A Letter from the Executive Director
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26- closed
Friday, November 27- closed
I am pleased to report on
the many accomplishments
of MBEX in 2015. As our
organization prepares for
2016, we do so knowing
that a solid foundation
is in place, with many
opportunities ahead.
Holiday Potluck
Thursday, December 10
Holiday Hours
Thursday, December 24- closed
Friday, December 25- closed
Thursday, December 31- closed
Friday, January 1- closed
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Skol Vikings! (update)
Winter Social
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Last Fall, we took a tour of the new Vikings stadium during the final stages of
the concrete/frame assembly and in the midst of the steel installation. Now
currently near full building enclosure, the progress is amazing to see first-hand!
Document Reading Course
February 29 - March 29, 2016
A special thank you to Darrel Bugel, Harris Mechanical Senior Vice President and
Past BXSP Board President for the opportunity to revisit the site.
Spring Social
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2016- closed
Member Appreciation BBQ
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Fourth of July
Friday, July 1, 2016- closed
Monday, July 4, 2016- closed
Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 5, 2016- closed
Fall Social
Thursday, October 6, 2016
The 2015 MBEX volunteer leadership
team was skillfully guided by President
Chuck Anderson. Chuck’s focus on
expanding technology, member services
and networking, made a positive
difference for all 1,250 members. Chuck
coordinated a dedicated board of
directors that truly worked hard to move
MBEX forward.
Our 2015 Program of Work included
expansion of online plan room resources,
physical plan room improvements,
upgraded data storage capacity,
inclusion of more committee volunteers
and continuing to listen to the changing
needs of our members.
Additionally, the talented staff at
MBEX deserves much credit for its
relentless drive for accuracy, consistent
professionalism and ongoing ability to
create a positive member experience.
Thank you staff!
I also want to acknowledge The Builders
Group (TBG) for its strong partnership
with MBEX.
Thank you, TBG, and
keep up your good work as the leader
in self-insured workers’ compensation
insurance for the construction industry.
And finally, you, the member, for your
continued loyalty and support to this
great organization. MBEX is strong
because you care deeply about having a
plan room resource second-to-none.
Tom Getzke
MBEX Executive Director
Introducing: new IPIN database
Members will soon notice a new and exciting change
when logging on to mbex.org!
For a period of time, members will have the option
to test out a new version of our online plan room
database before it goes live.
The new version will retain your current tracked
projects/filters and includes many updates and
improvements, inlcuding:
• multiple-platform friendly
• new html (no install) plan viewer
• batch download into single pdf files • and so much more...
• personalized text/email notifications
We can't wait for you to see it!
• interactive project location maps