MBI's South American Modular Building Council
The Modular Building Institute's South American Council serves as an advisory board on matters of importance to MBI members doing business in South America. In addition to helping grow MBI's South American membership, the Council was established to:
- Provide additional leadership opportunities within MBI for members in South America.
- Serve as an advisory board to MBI to ensure we are understanding our members’ needs.
- Serve as a forum for best practices and networking activities to be delivered more effectively by MBI.
“As one of the driving forces behind MBI’s new South American Modular Builders & Construction Companies, I’m excited about its potential. Though the Council is still in its infancy, I expect it will provide MBI with valuable insights into the rapidly growing South American modular construction industry.
There’s tremendous opportunity in South America, and I’m hopeful that as it grows, the Council can help MBI’s members around the world learn about these opportunities and about the rich histories of the countries and regions that offer them.”
-Ralph Tavares, South American Council sponsor
The Modular Building Institute makes it easy to find highly qualified professional modular builders in South America that can partner with you on your construction project. MBI members, specifically the South America Modular Builders & Construction Companies, offer the services you need and will work alongside you from conception to post-construction to ensure your vision is executed just as you imagined. No matter the size, scale, or scope of your construction project, their experience and expertise will prove to be an invaluable asset. Search for contractors that serve your area here, and request estimates and other information you might need.
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Why Work with Our Modular Builders in South America?
The Modular Building Institute is dedicated to putting you in touch with the best modular builders, manufacturers, and designers in South America to bring the level of experience and expertise your project needs. These builders, specifically the South America Modular Builders & Construction Companies, must demonstrate a consistent commitment to quality, integrity, and safety to become an MBI member, and they receive continuous training to ensure they are up to date with building codes in different countries and the latest industry developments. Additionally, all commercial modular construction professionals pledge to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity, promote safety and quality on every project, and treat suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors with the utmost professionalism when they become members.
MBI modular builders in South America are some of the industry’s best, and their knowledge and skills will aid your project in many ways. Here are just a few of the ways you can benefit from working with one of our members:
- Sustainability: Modular buildings are already very eco-friendly because the buildings are often more energy efficient and less waste is produced. By working with one of our modular builders, your commercial construction project will be completed using processes that are better for the planet.
- Faster construction: Our modular builders in South America have completed a wide variety of projects, and they’ll help you complete yours on a quicker timeline than you might expect. On average, modular construction is up to 50% faster than traditional construction methods.
- Limitless design opportunities: Modular building provides virtually limitless design opportunities, so you can perfectly execute your vision without compromise.
- Safety: According to the Dodge Smart Market Report on Modular Construction and Prefabrication, the construction industry has a reputation for its inherent hazards, including falling materials and working at dangerous heights. However, the report indicates that 89% of the respondents highlighted the safety advantages of modular construction. These benefits include reduced heavy lifting, decreased exposure to heights, and minimized risks associated with adverse weather conditions.
At the Modular Building Institute, we’re proud to say that our modular builders in South America, specifically the South America Modular Builders & Construction Companies, have been trusted by developers, contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners across the world. Explore our directory of members today.
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DORÇE Navigates Mountainous Terrain, Extreme Weather to Help Rebuild Türkiye
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World of Modular Europe to Bring Industry Insights, Expertise to Brussels
Speakers from around the UK and Europe will be presenting at World of Modular Europe, including Michael Hough, principal at Ireland’s MJH Structural Engineers, and Franco Vietti, associate at Holland-based Green Prefab. Both Hough and Vietti will be sharing—among other things—their insights on the industry based on their 20-plus year careers.
Aster Place by ROC Modular
Aster Place, a supportive housing building in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, won the Best of Show Award and Honorable Mention for relocatable structures in the social and supportive housing category at this year’s World of Modular conference.
Touring Japan’s Offsite Construction Industry: An Interview with James Haas, Offsite Construction Sales Manager for Nichiha
Nichiha USA, a premier provider of building envelope solutions and member of the Modular Building Institute (MBI), recently partnered with MBI for a trip to Japan to visit the Nichiha home office in Nagoya as well as several other offsite manufacturers around the country. Besides learning about different offsite building methodologies and systems, the trip was an excellent chance for both MBI and Nichiha to create closer ties with potential industry partners in Japan.
Supply and Demand: Solving Canada’s Housing Crisis One Relocatable Housing Unit at a Time
Not only do Moda Modular’s repurposed employee housing solutions cut the emissions related to construction down to nearly zero, but they also keep building materials that are often not biodegradable from slowly decaying in storage facilities.
It’s the classic environmental mantra of reduce, reuse, and recycle, scaled up and applied to building after building.
26 Stories in 5 Days – How BROAD Sustainable Building is Redefining the Speed of Modular
On January 7, 2024, BROAD Sustainable Building began assembling the new 26-story mixed-use Jindu Residential Tower. On January 11, just five days later, construction was completed.
For True Modular Building, Sustainability is Part of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
For Carel van Duuren, the 71-year-old CEO of True Modular Building, sustainability is more than just his legacy—he’s thinking about the future of society at large. How do you make things infinitely repeatable and simple? How can you make sure you’re contributing to the economy without adding extra waste or using increasingly precious resources? And how can you do this, and quickly?
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Unity Malmö – New Student Housing in Southern Sweden from Forta PRO
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Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Solutions from DMDmodular
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homeD: On a Mission to Improve Affordable Housing in Canada
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Modular Hotel Room Prototype Shows Global Investors the Speed and Versatility of Modular Building
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PROMET: Providing Award-Winning Workforce Housing in Chile & Beyond
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Turkish Manufacturer Has Long History of Responding to Disaster
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