Welcome to the Modular Building Institute
Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction. 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. MBI 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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ATCO Expands Into North American Residential Market with Purchase of Triple M Housing
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MBI Secures NY Governor Veto On Bill Targeting Modular Industry
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Pacific Mobile Structures Acquires Sustainable Modular Management
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FullStack Modular Hires Robert Friedman as Chief Business Development Officer
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Governor Abbott Appoints Devin Duvak To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Inside Modular Podcast
Latest Episode: Doing the Math: How a Focus on Precision is Defining Modular Construction w/ METALOQ
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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 40th anniversary issue of Modular Advantage magazine features:
- An exclusive interview with Barry Gossett about the formation of MBI
- A look back at the career and contributions of industry great Laurie Robert
- The unveiling of Cloud Apartments' new high-tech modular living space
- A new modular start-up making waves in the Brazilian residential housing market
- PLUS MORE!