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 our members with the governmental agencies that govern their activities.
Featured Article
MBI Delegation Briefs Congressional Staff on the Negative Impacts of the Davis-Bacon Act Expansion
On a recent call with the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), several MBI members provided testimony about the potential impact expanding the Davis-Bacon Act would have on their company and the industry.
Modular Industry Headlines
From the local to state to federal levels, legislative roadblocks and code issues continue to affect modular construction projects. Stay up-to-date on the latest issues affecting the modular construction industry and how MBI is working to protect your business and the modular construction and offsite industries at-large.
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Additional Articles
MBI Members Provide Testimony to White House Regarding Concerns of Davis-Bacon Act Expansion
On a recent call with the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), several MBI members provided testimony about the potential impact expanding the Davis-Bacon Act would have on their company and the industry.
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MBI Secures NY Governor Veto On Bill Targeting Modular Industry
A large fleet owner member of MBI was recently delayed in Georgia due to the state’s confusion over the details of the International Building Code. According to the company’s regional general manager, “The feedback we got was, ‘Your plans are not up to date, you need to bring them up to code.’”
Here’s how MBI was able to correct the state’s misunderstanding.
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What is the Davis-Bacon Act and How Does it Affect Modular Construction?
Adopted in 1941, the Davis-Bacon Act was written long before the modular construction industry gained momentum. Now, the US Dept. of Labor is considering applying the law in ways that will seriously curtail the use of modular construction for federal and state projects.
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MBI Solves Relocatable Building Code Issues in Atlanta
A large fleet owner member of MBI was recently delayed in Georgia due to the state’s confusion over the details of the International Building Code. According to the company’s regional general manager, “The feedback we got was, ‘Your plans are not up to date, you need to bring them up to code.’”
Here’s how MBI was able to correct the state’s misunderstanding.
Read Complete ArticleGovernment Affairs Digests
These digest-style reports detail MBI's ongoing efforts on behalf of its members and the industry at-large. Questions? Contact MBI's government affairs director Jon Hannah-Spacagna.
June 2021 Government Affairs Update
Updates on MBI’s work in Canada, Washington DC, Virginia, Illinois, California & more!
May 2021 Government Affairs Update
Updates from New York, Illinois, and California.
April 2021 Government Affairs Update
Updates from CMHC, FEMA, plus individual bill initiatives in California, Illinois, and more!
March 2021 Government Affairs Update
Updates from the CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative, UL2600, FEMA, the PRO Act, California, Illinois, and more!
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