:: Our Mission

The Modular Building Institute is the trade association representing companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial factory-built structures. MBI provides services and promotes professionalism through communication, education, and recognition. Dedicated to enhancing the future growth of the industry, MBI encourages innovation and quality among its members.

:: Our Vision

To be the recognized, authoritative, and global “Voice of Commercial Modular Construction.”

:: Our History

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.

:: Our Governance

The MBI is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a minimum of ten persons elected by and from the regular and associate membership.

Committees formed by volunteer members of the Board of Directors, and may include members at large, with a Chair appointed by the President. These groups focus on short term, specific needs of the Association and membership, generally responding to emerging issues and trends.

The Executive Director of MBI is Tom Hardiman. 

:: Our Code of Business Ethics & Conduct

Through its enforceable Code of Business Ethics & Conduct, MBI promotes integrity and quality in the modular industry by having their member subscribe to the MBI Code of Business Ethics & Conduct.

Not yet a member?  JOIN MBI or call us at 888-811-3288
 

ABOUT COMMERCIAL MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
            
What is Commercial Modular Construction?
            
            :: About Factory-Built Construction
            :: Stages of Modular Construction
            :: Common Design Considerations
            :: Markets Served
            :: Permanent Modular Buildings
            :: Temporary Modular Buildings
            :: Typical Financing Options
            :: Definitions

How Can MBI Help End-Users?

           :: Types of Members
           :: Code of Business Ethics & Conduct 
           :: Find a Provider/Member Finder
           :: Request a Quote

What Other Resources Are Available?

             :: Articles
             :: Case Studies
             :: Events & Education
             :: Staff

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