New Standard Available on MEP Systems Used in Off-site Construction

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The International Code Council, in partnership with the Modular Building Institute, has published ICC/MBI 1210-2023, Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Off-site Construction. This American National Standard is now part of ICC/MBI’s existing series of off-site construction standards, including ICC/MBI 1200-2021 and ICC/MBI 1205-2021. ICC/MBI Standard 1210 includes the componentization and modularization of elements of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and the incorporation of MEP systems in componentized, panelized or modularized building elements. MEP elements used in off-site construction and opportunities to achieve increased energy efficiency and water conservation in the factory are addressed … Read more

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2022 World of Modular Returns in Hybrid Fashion

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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. … Read more

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International Code Council, Modular Building Institute Release New Standards for Offsite Construction

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The International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute have published two new comprehensive standards that will accelerate the offsite construction industry. ICC/MBI 1200-2021 Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly and ICC/MBI 1205-2021 Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance are intended to promote consistency around the globe of regulatory requirements for offsite construction processes. As the building industry continues to face multiple challenges including workforce availability, housing affordability, jobsite safety, building quality and sustainability, the expanded use of offsite construction, often called modular or prefabrication, is one approach that has risen to address these challenges. … Read more

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Registration Open for 2021 Offsite Construction Expo

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Registration is now open for the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo, sponsored by the Modular Building Institute. This three-day hybrid (in-person + digital) expo begins Sept. 24 in Denver, Colorado and continues online Sept. 27-28. This event will mark the seventh year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expo. Speakers at the 2021 Offsite Construction Expo will include: Charlie Chupp, founder and CEO, Fading West Building Systems. His presentation will outline how to use industrialized manufacturing principles to increase building quality and factory worker satisfaction, while reducing construction costs and shortening project schedules. Scott Bridger, principal, ProSet Construction, Inc. What … Read more

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Registration Open for Modular Building Institute-Sponsored Digital Expo

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Registration is open for the now-digital Offsite Construction Expo – Denver, sponsored by the Modular Building Institute. This two-day digital expo will run Sept. 16-17, closely following the format of previous in-person expos, and will feature educational presentations, digital booths from industry exhibitors and person-to-person communication over video and chat. This event will mark the sixth year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expos. Attendees and exhibitors alike will benefit from the variety of modular vendors and component suppliers all in one virtual room. Past expo exhibitors have included offsite construction contractors, traditional contractors that have integrated offsite methods, … Read more

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