1950
![1950](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hist1a-350x120.jpg)
The beginning
1971
![1971](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hist2-350x120.jpg)
MBI Construction was started in 1971 as Monroe Bartels, Inc.
1973
![1973](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hist3-350x120.jpg)
A new building was constructed at Lake Sara Road and Routes 32/33. Currently a BP Station is located at that location.
1977
![1977](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hist4-350x120.jpg)
The business returned to the family farm and a new office and warehouse was constructed.
1979
![1979](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hist5-350x120.jpg)
1991
![1991](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hist66-350x120.png)
A new office was constructed and over the next 10 years the current buildings were constructed at that location.
Today
![Today](http://mbicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hist77-350x120.jpg)
In 2004 the portable concrete plant division was added. The first project involved furnishing concrete for a warehouse in a converted underground rock mine.