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. MBI has expanded its membership over the years to include architects, owner/developers, and general contractors, and collectively the members of the Modular Building Institute are designing and building the future of the modular/offsite construction industry.
Inside Modular Podcast
Latest Episode: Exploring the Opportunities of Mortgage Services for Modular Home Builders w/ DHA Financial
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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 Awards of Distinction special edition features new articles and interviews from:
- Best of Show winners Autovol, Prefab Logic, Acc-U-Set Construction, et al.
- Best of Show winner ROC Modular
- James Hass of Nichiha USA
- Kevin Grosskopf of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- And More!
Plus case studies from ALL the winning projects from MBI's 2024 Awards of Distinction!