Introducing the commercial modular industry's first and only self-imposed
labeling program dedicated to increasing public assurance and awareness of
commercial factory-built buildingsThe Modular Building Institute (MBI),
the trade association representing the commercial factory-built buildings
industry, has grown in leaps and bounds over the past several years.
Continually striving to improve the services and benefits the organization
offers its members, and ultimately end-users of modular buildings, perhaps one
of the most significant accomplishments of the MBI to date is the
implementation of its Seals Program.
What is the Seals Program?
The modular building industry and the MBI have worked hard to achieve a level of
recognition that equals the level of commitment to the quality and service that
can be found in modular construction today. Members of the association, working
together for the betterment of their product, business, and industry, have
bundled their knowledge and expertise. Through the MBI, their efforts have
produced an icon befitting their commitment, the MBI Seal.
Having served on the association's Board of Directors now for close to five
years, I have witnessed the evolution of this notable, albeit complex,
undertaking. The MBI labored over both the significance and the implementation
process in an effort to develop an image that would clearly denote MBI
membership, and through it, the standard of ethics and dedication the seal
represents.
So . . . What Does This Mean For You?
As a facilities planner or end-user, purchasing or leasing a building with a MBI
Seal means that it came to you through a dealer and/or manufacturer that is a
member of the Modular Building Institute. And because the MBI is an association
committed to the advancement of the industry with continuing research and the
education of its member companies, you can therefore be sure that you are
working with a company that has support and access to all of the latest trends,
issues, and technology available in modular construction today.
The MBI is not a regulatory body. It does not monitor the process of modular
construction. There are engineers, certified third-party agencies, or building
inspectors in place to do that. The MBI is in place to help the members move
the industry forward in a positive direction through public relations and
marketing, research, and education. It gives members a non-competitive forum
through which to learn and share ideas, stay current with legislative,
regulatory, technological, and other important issues that can affect their
business and product development.
How Should You Respond?
To help establish the MBI Seal as a meaningful standard, all MBI member
manufacturers should already be placing seals on all of the modular units they
produce. In fact, as of January 1st of this year, participation in the program
was made a mandatory condition of membership in MBI.
As an educational, office, retail, healthcare or other construction facility
professional, there is no better time than now to begin requesting the MBI Seal
on all factory-built buildings you purchase. As a symbol of commitment from MBI
members, the seal proudly displays the Modular Building Institute logo, as well
as MBI's toll-free telephone number and website address. Direct access to the
Modular Building Institute-a clearinghouse for customer praise, questions, and
even complaints-gives you assurance that your choice to build using innovative
modular construction was one well made.
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