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Vision Modulr Construction and Tide Construction teamed through Modular Building Institute to build the world's tallest modular building in Croydon, UK

Why Modular?

Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site, under controlled plant conditions, then assembled on location. But why choose modular?

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Modular Advocacy Program

Support the industry's efforts to expand modular construction and develop the next generation of industry professionals.

Two portable crisis buildings supplied through MBI members set up outside a medical center

Crisis Response

The modular construction industry plays a vital role following humanitarian and natural disasters, assisting with both short-term relief and longer-term rebuilding efforts.

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Industry Analysis

MBI gathers and distributes the most comprehensive information about the size and growth of the commercial modular construction industry.

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Learning Center

The MBI Learning Center offers a comprehensive introduction to the commercial modular construction industry, including terminology and concepts.

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.

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Inside Modular Podcast

Latest Episode: Shipping Container Buildings: New Industry Trends, Data, Outlooks & More w/ Boxhub

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Modular Advantage Magazine

The latest issue of Modular Advantage takes a deep dive into the dynamic and quickly-growing world of shipping container structures, featuring in-depth interviews with:

  • Stephen Shang of Falcon Structures
  • Martha Trela of UrbanBloc
  • Anthony Halsch of ROXBOX Structures
  • And many more!

Plus new member-submitted modular building articles and case studies!

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