
The Modular Building Institute has adopted these articles to promote and maintain high standards of professional service and ethical business conduct among its members and the industry.
Code of Conduct for Members - Guidelines for Ethical Practices
- A member shall not give or accept gifts from suppliers, customers or other business associates that create the appearance that the gift giver is entitled to preferential treatment, an award of business or better pricing.
- A member shall not give or accept gifts of cash, gifts prohibited by law, or gifts given as bribes, kickbacks or to secure an improper business advantage.
- A member shall not give or receive gifts in the form of services or other non-cash benefits, such as the promise of employment.
- A member shall not knowingly misrepresent information concerning his or her financial and professional business background.
- A member shall not knowingly make misrepresentations about his or her company, competitors or the association.
- A member shall not knowingly make misrepresentations about his or her products or services.
Member Pledge
- To improve individual competence and advance the knowledge and proficiency of the commercial factory-built structures industry through continuing education and learning opportunities.
- To promote greater awareness of modular construction methods and practices.
- To treat suppliers, manufacturers and vendors in a professional manner and as part of the project team.
- To promote safety and quality in our projects and within our company.
- To participate to the best of our ability in the promotion of the industry.
- To adhere to honesty and integrity and to generally accepted principles of professional conduct.
- To adhere to the articles of the Code of Business Conduct as adopted by the governing Board of the Modular Building Institute.
If you feel a member has violated one or more provisions of this code, you may file a complaint in writing by emailing info@modular.org and include the person you are alleging violated the code, which provision(s) of the code were violated, when and how the person violated the code. You must include your contact information for follow up purposes and indicate whether the complaint is to be anonymous or not. (Please note we may contact you if additional information is needed). Upon receiving a written allegation against a member, the MBI Executive Director will contact the accused member and request a written response to the allegation(s). Any response (or no response) will be referred to the MBI Board of Directors Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will review or may appoint impartial members of the Board to review the case and report back to the Executive Committee with recommendations. Recommendations may include suspending or expelling the member, prohibiting the member from any leadership roles in the organization, prohibiting the member from attending organization events, or taking no actio