2022 World of Modular Returns in Hybrid Fashion

After being all-digital in 2021 due to COVID concerns, the Modular Building Institute’s 2022 World of Modular conference and tradeshow returned and attracted over 1,000 in-person and digital attendees from more than 20 countries.

The modular building industry event drew modular construction professionals to network, exchange ideas, learn from experts, discuss issues, and receive recognition at the La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

The event featured more than 50 breakout sessions focused on a range of topics such as manufacturing efficiencies; emergency preparedness; engineering and design of modular buildings; legal, insurance, and regulatory issues; case studies; and business development topics. A digital experience was also offered for those who could not travel.

In addition to the breakout sessions, three keynote addresses were given featuring economic trends expert Anirban Basu, branding and workforce trends expert Karen McCullough, and Matt Smith, business development director at Factory_OS.

MBI recognized Andy Berube, vice president of Stack Modular, as Volunteer of the Year for his long-standing commitment to the industry and his reliable service as part of MBI’s public relations committee.

Mike Rhodes, founder of Silver Creek Industries, was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual’s commitment to MBI and the commercial modular building industry.

MBI also inducted Ralph Tavares, founder of R&S Tavares Associates, into its Hall of Fame for his decades of service to the modular construction industry.

The Awards of Distinction contest highlighted over 140 modular projects with winning entries from the U.S., Canada, China, Brazil, Chile, Poland, and Australia.

Plans are underway for next year’s World of Modular conference to be held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 29 through April 1, 2023. The 2023 event will also celebrate MBI’s 40th anniversary.