Welcome to the Modular Building Institute
Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving the modular construction industry. Members are manufacturers, contractors, and dealers in two distinct segments of the industry - permanent modular construction (PMC) and relocatable buildings (RB). Associate members are companies supplying the modular construction industry with building components, services, and financing. The Modular Building Institute strives to keep up with the latest trends of the modular/offsite construction industry and has expanded its membership over the years to include architects, owner/developers, and general contractors.
Modular Headlines
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Westlake Academy Opens 12 New Modular Classrooms Manufactured by OMC
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DORÇE Prefabricated Building and Construction Included in ENR’s Top 250 of 2023
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Modular Building Institute Defeats Davis-Bacon Act Expansion
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U.S. House Commiittee Discusses Davis-Bacon Act Expansion Implications
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MBI Helps Defeat New York Anti-Modular Bill for Fourth Year in a Row!
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CDPQ Facilitates AMB Modulaire’s Transfer to the Second Generation and Accelerates Growth
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RAD Technology Medical Systems Partners with Belimed to Provide Portable SPD Solutions
Inside Modular Podcast
Latest Episode: A Future in Fiberglass: New Frontiers for Modular Construction w/ Futuro Houses
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Government Affairs
As a trade association for the commercial modular construction industry, MBI works on behalf of its members around the world. Some of the most important work we do involves removing legislative barriers, helping to create industry-friendly codes and regulations, and connecting members with their local governmental agencies.
Events & Education
MBI organizes and partners with other organizations to offer timely and important conferences and events on the latest issues and trends affecting commercial modular construction. Topics include best practices, regulatory updates, factory tours, business conduct, safety, code issues, and much more.
Research & Development
As the international trade association for modular and offsite construction, MBI works with an extensive network of universities, researchers, and alliances from all over the world. In addition to our own annual reports, MBI collects research results, whitepapers, and third-party analysis to provide insight into this growing construction method.
Modular Advantage Magazine
This special internationally-focused issue of Modular Advantage magazine offers a look at the modular construction projects taking off around the globe. Featuring interviews with:
- Geldimurat Annageldiyev of DORCE
- Cristobal Schneider of PROMET
- Kristaps Mikelsons of Forta PRO
- Michele Tung of homeD
- AND MUCH MORE!