We sat down with James McNaughton of Neumann Brothers to garner an in-depth look at what is top of mind for young professionals in the commercial building industry. Added bonus: hear from him on what the MBI YBuilder program is all about and how you can participate!

In October, MBI Cares turns its focus to breast cancer awareness by supporting CanDo Cancer—an organization that stands beside women during one of life’s hardest journeys. Host Tara Rinehart welcomes CanDo Cancer’s Deonne Winkel and Leah Hill for an inspiring discussion about vulnerability, resilience, and the impact of community giving. Together, they remind us that the power to heal often begins with the power to help. Check out CanDo Cancer’s resources.

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In this episode of The MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking, host Tara Rinehart sits down with keynote speaker and founder of Fear:LESS Inside™, Darryl Bellamy Jr. Together, they explore how fear shapes our lives and leadership—and how we can transform it into a tool for growth. Get a preview of what’s in store at MBI’s 2026 Winter Conference and discover your own path to fear less.

In this episode of What Were You Thinking?, host Tara Rinehart of Master Builders of Iowa sits down with Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Together, they explore the urgent need to remove stigma around mental health in construction, share practical tools and resources for workers and leaders, and highlight how simple actions—like a conversation, a sticker, or a pledge—can save lives. September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this is a conversation we need all year long.

You’ve probably heard Ryan Leak on leadership podcasts or read one of his bestselling books. We get to dig into his brand-new book: A New York Times best-seller "How to Work with Complicated People." And boy are we complicated to work with. Ryan will also be joining us in person for an exclusive session at our 2026 Winter Conference on Tuesday, February 24th, from 2–4 PM. We are gifting every participant a copy of his book.

For the first time, The MBI EDGE is moving to YouTube! We are Iowa’s premier association for the commercial building industry focused on advocacy, education and resources and we are pleased to show you around our new studio. We hope you’ll subscribe to our channel and follow along as we educate, develop, grow, and enhance our member companies and the industry at large.

MBI is partnering again with Construction Angels for the 3rd year in hosting a golf tournament to benefit those who have lost a loved one due to a jobsite fatality. Hear from CEO Kristi Ronyak and MBI’s Ben Hammes on details about the charity, who they serve and how you can get involved in supporting this effort!