Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute is a non-profit trade association serving the commercial factory-built buildings industry on an international scale. Our regular members are manufacturers and dealers of commercial modular structures, while our associate members are companies supplying building components, services, and financing. It is MBI’s mission to grow the industry and its capabilities by encouraging innovation, quality, and professionalism through communication, education, and recognition.

Serving Consumers

When schools, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, developers, contractors, architects, and facility planners need fast, safe and economical space, they turn to MBI. Often, they not only ask for names of dealers but for information on modular building in general. We explain the factory-built process, define the differences between temporary and permanent buildings, and send referral lists of MBI member companies.

Serving Members

MBI also serves as an industry liaison. Through our magazine, statistical reports, and website, we keep MBI members updated on what’s going on in the business. Through relationships with legislative and regulatory officials, annual and regional meetings, and exhibits at trade shows, we keep member names out in-front of consumers and facility decision-makers. Simply put, MBI works to expand the demand for commercial modular buildings, products and services throughout the world.