world of modular gets rave reviews!

Spring 2011
Modular Building Institute
A QUA RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F OR MBI MEMBERS
WORLD O F M O D U L A R G E T S R AV E R E V I E W S !
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
World of Modular Review, cover
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President’s Message, page 3
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Green Code passes in Maryland, page 3
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At what was one of our industry’s most informative and interactive meetings ever, 450 attendees from 187
companies participated in the MBI 2011 World of Modular last month in Las Vegas.
The conference also had some of the highest ratings ever with 99% of respondents rating the convention
“excellent” or “good” with 96% saying they will participate in next year’s event.
MBI Award Winners, page 4
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MBI Receives Grant, page 5
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Board of Directors, page 5
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In all, 20 speakers during 17 sessions challenged participants in the areas of business strategy, managing your
business, research and best practices, green building and building codes, and market analysis.
MBI Mourns Loss, page 5
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Overall themes of the conference were better collaboration, the need for more innovation, and embracing
quality and sustainability. Keynote speaker Chris Anderson of Wired magazine touched on some of these
giving an interesting session which challenged our thinking about the increasing role of information and
technology in the manufacturing sector and how it may impact our particular business model.
Welcome New Members, page 7
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Another highlight of the conference was a session by Harvey Bernstein of McGraw-Hill Construction where he
presented encouraging results from of the most comprehensive survey on the modular construction industry
to date. He reported that 34% of those surveyed reported improved site safety while 56% said they had about
the same level of safety – so 90% said they had same or better job site safety. Sixty-six percent reported a
decrease in the project schedule while 77% reported less materials waste.
MBI’s competition at the convention, the 2011 Awards of Distinction, saw 76 industry winners, including best
of show recipients NRB Inc, Affordable Structures, Southeast Modular Mfg., Triumph Modular, and M Space
Holdings. The judges’ choice recipients were Warrior Group and Clayton Building Solutions.
Modular construction veterans were also acknowledged for their service to MBI and the industry. Michael
Wilmot of Wilmot Modular Structures received the Outstanding Achievement Award while Dick Haakenson
of Pacific Mobile Structures and Marv Shetler of Blazer Industries were inducted into the MBI Hall of Fame.
To see pictures from the 2011 convention as well as speaker contact information and available handouts, visit
modular.org/Events_Calendar.aspx.
Member News, page 6
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Advertising Opportunities, page 7
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2011 Modular Construction Summit, back
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We hope to see you at the 2012 World of Modular March 24-26 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. In
the meantime, make plans to now attend other MBI events like regional meetings, the Modular Construction
Summit (the new name for our mid-year D.C. Conference), the Green Building Conference and MBI University.
A complete list can be found at modular.org.
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PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I want to thank everyone who attended, exhibited, and sponsored the 2011 World of Modular in Las Vegas. It was
great seeing so many familiar faces and also meeting many new people. The convention had a great turn out, a sold
out exhibit hall, many new members in attendance and some of the best educational sessions we’ve ever had.
The MBI staff is already making plans to make next year’s event bigger and better and we would appreciate your
support in helping us meet our goal of having at least 600 attendees at the next convention.
This year MBI will continue to focus its efforts on the IGCC to define and position our industry in a “greener” light while trying to shape and soften some of
the more onerous provisions of the code. MBI will also focus on growing membership and providing valuable training for our members, including bringing
back the popular green building conference this November. The MBI Educational Foundation as well as our newly launched MBI Canadian Foundation will
help propel our industry forward with new research projects and initiatives.
There are incredible opportunities on the horizon for our industry and the MBI staff and the board of directors are prepared to help our industry position
itself to take advantage of them. I am very proud to be the President of MBI and I look forward to seeing you at our next industry gathering.
Sincerely,
Mike Ridley
MBI President
GREEN CODE LEGISLATION PASSES IN MARYLAND
A bill authorizing Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to adopt the new green code recently passed the Maryland
Assembly. House Bill 972 adds new language to existing Maryland law regarding DHCD’s authority to adopt various codes.
Specifically, the new law states that the agency MAY adopt by regulation the IGCC’s first printing, not the current public version 2.0.
The bill does not become effective until October 2011, and the green code is not expected to be printed until March 2012 at the earliest. However, this
bill clears the path for DHCD to adopt the code next year. Further, by passing the bill, the Maryland legislature is sending the message that it wants and
expects the code to be adopted.
MBI has already contacted DHCD to set a meeting to discuss our concerns with the code, particularly as it relates to relocatable buildings and plans to be
heavily involved in any adoption process in the state.
With this passage, the green code moves beyond the realm of theoretically impacting the industry and into the reality that the code is coming. It is
interesting that Maryland is our first state test, as the industry has a respectable economic impact in the state. MBI estimates that the industry supports
over 1,000 families in Maryland and pays in excess of $3 million in various state and local taxes.
Rhode Island adopted the code last year as an alternative compliance path for public funded projects over 5,000 sq. ft., but Maryland would be the first to
require it for all construction.
MBI has submitted 34 comments to help shape the code to minimize its impact on relocatable buildings as well as to highlight the sustainable advantages
our industry offers. We are currently reviewing all 1,300 plus comments submitted in January and planning our strategy for the May hearings.
Once again, we are asking for the financial support of everyone in our industry:
• Dealers of relocatable buildings are asked to support this effort at the rate of 50 cents per unit in the fleet.
• Permanent modular contractors are asked to support at a level between $1,000 and $2,500.
• Wholesale manufacturers and associates are asked to contribute between $500 - $1,000.
Please make a contribution today by contacting MBI Headquarters at 434-296-3288 or [email protected]. This is an issue that will have an impact on the
entire North American construction industry and your support is critical to our efforts to help shape this code.
For more information about the code and the industry’s submitted comments, go to: modular.org/HtmlPage.aspx?name=IgCC_Comments (password
required). To view the Maryland legislation, go here: mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb0972f.pdf.
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BEST OF SHOW
WINNERS
The highlight of the Awards of Distinction contest is the Best of Show category,
where awards are conferred by industry peers for what they collectively recognize
as the best modular structures in the business. Announcing the winners has
become an integral part of every World of Modular conference.
View complete case studies at modular.org/awards
Permanent Modular
NRB, Inc. | Bryn Athyn College | Days to Complete: 251
Temporary Modular
Britco Structures | Mosaic Homes Display Centre | Days to Complete: 71
Green Building
Triumph Modular & Commercial Structures Corp. | Harvard Yard Childcare Center
Marketing Piece
M Space | The Modular Process
Renovated Reuse
Judges’ Choice Winner: Highest Scoring Entry
Affordable Structures & Southeast Modular Mfg.
Warrior Group & Clayton Building Solutions | Medical Training Center
Marriott Grande Lakes Sales Center | Days to Complete: 110
Days to Complete: 134
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MBI RECEIVES GRANT FROM ALBERTA FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Government of Alberta Department of Finance and Enterprise recently awarded MBI $20,000 to support research at the University
of Alberta’s Hole School of Engineering. MBI is supporting the creation of the Industrial Research Chair in the Industrialization of
Building Construction (IRC) at the University of Alberta. This program, led by Dr. Mohammed Al-Hussein, marks the first industry/
university collaboration to create an entire program focused on alternative construction techniques. The benefits to the entire industry
are expected to be significant, as MBI plans to work closely with the IRC to ensure the research is timely and relevant to all sectors of
our membership.
Several of the objectives of the IRC program were identified by MBI leadership as important to the industry including:
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Developing guidelines to integrate industrialized building systems into overall conventional construction processes.
Establishment of efficient and standardized installation practices.
Improving productivity with innovative manufacturing technologies.
Opportunities to apply new and emerging systems technologies through better integration and cross-optimization of
systems with the envelope design.
• Optimization of material usage and development technologies to minimize construction material waste.
• Establishment of a BIM center of excellence in order to advance the science of construction automation.
The partnership also allows MBI and its members the opportunity to be guest lecturers, provide factory tours for students, and assist in
the research and development of white papers and related articles.
2011-2012
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MBI MOURNS THE LOSS OF
INDUSTRY PIONEER
2011 Executive Committee:
Joe Lopardo (Williams Scotsman), Past President (RBC)
Mike Ridley (Britco Structures), President (PMC)
John Lieffrig (ModSpace), VP (RBC)
Brent Morgan (ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd.), VP Elect (PMC)
Gary Bockrath (Acton Mobile Industries), Treasurer (RBC)
Mike Bollero (Southern Modular Industries), Secretary (PMC)
Tom Hardiman, Executive Director, MBI
Relocatable Building Division (RBC):
Garth Haakenson, Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc.
Bill Duffield, McDonald Modular Solutions
Harry Klukas, Black Diamond Group
Walt Griffin, Mule-Hide Products Co.
Chris Peterson, Satellite Shelters, Inc.
Jody Werner, Vanguard Modular Building Systems
Kathy Wilmot, Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc.
Permanent Modular Construction Division (PMC):
Rick Bartolotti, Universal Modular Building Solutions
Kendra Cox, Blazer Industries
Wes Carter, Warrior Group
Nora McGrath, M Space Holdings LLC
Laurie Robert, NRB, Inc.
Kathleen Tell, Tell Manufacturing
Roland Undi, MBI Hall of Fame inductee in 2004,
passed away February 12. Roland founded Evergreen
Mobile in 1973 which quickly became a leader in the
modular building industry. He sold his business to a
publicly traded company in 1999 at the age of 70 and
continued to manage his commercial properties with
his son Shale. Roland was preceded in death by his
wife of 50 years, Geraldine, who died in 2008. Roland
was known in the industry as a man of integrity with
a strong work ethic. Our thoughts and prayers are with
the Undi family.
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MEMBER NEWS
Two MBI Members on TX Industrialized Building Code Council
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has appointed two MBI members to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2013.
The council oversees the inspection of industrialized housing and buildings to ensure state standards are enforced.
Doug Robinson of Coppell is a regional project manager at Williams Scotsman Inc. He is also a member of the City of Coppell Board of
Adjustment, Coppell Buildings and Standards Commission. In addition, he is a member and vice president of the Coppell Citizen’s Police
Academy Membership Committee, and a past member of the City of Coppell Vision 2030 Long Range Planning Commission and National
Fire Protection Association.
Roland Brown of Midlothian is being reappointed for the Council. He is vice president of design and development for Ramtech Building
Systems Inc. and a member of the International Code Council and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
MBI Member on MI Construction Code Commission
Bill Duffield, VP and General Manager of McDonald Modular Solutions was recently appointed to the Michigan Construction Code
Commission. The Construction Code Commission was created to improve the quality of housing for Michigan residents while assisting
the housing industry. The commission consists of 17 members who serve a 2-year term.
MBI Member Receives Prestigious Boy Scouts Award
Barry Gossett of Acton Mobile Industries will be awarded the 2011 Henry A. Rosenberg, Sr. Distinguished
Citizen Award presented by the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America at a special award dinner
May 19. Gossett will be honored for his contributions to the quality of life in the Baltimore, MD community
and his commitment to the values of scouting. Acton Mobile Industries will also be helping underwrite the
event and proceeds help fund special programs of the Baltimore Area Council in low-income neighborhoods
within the city of Baltimore.
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Johnson Tang, project manager and architect at Anderson
Anderson Architecture was the grand prize winner at this
year’s World of Modular. The grand prize, sponsored by Bard
Manufacturing Company, was a VIP college men’s basketball trip
for two to the National Semifinals and National Championship
Final Games at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX in April. Tang won
the prize by shooting the most baskets in a final four tournament.
Congratulations Johnson Tang!
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WELCOME
NEW M B I M E M B E R S !
Anderson Anderson Architecture
Supplier of Services
San Francisco, CA
www.andersonanderson.com
Innovative Design and Building Services
Manufacturer/Wholesale
Camp Hill, PA
www.excelhomes.com
One Way Lease, Inc
Supplier of Materials
San Francisco, CA
www.onewaylease.com
ARI-Hetra
Supplier of Services
Manassas, VA
www.ari-hetra.com
Inovia Pods
Manufacturer/Direct
Spring Valley, CA
www.inoviapods.com
PIVOTek
Manufacturer/Direct
Cincinnati, OH
www.pivotekfabrication.com
Axis Construction Corp
Dealer
Hauppague, NY
www.theaxisgroup.com
Intermodal Structures LLC
Manufacturer/Direct
San Francisco, CA
www.intermodalstructures.com
R Ludwar, CMS Consulting
Supplier of Services
Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
Construcciones Modulares SA
Manufacturer/Direct
Callao, Lima Peru
www.modulos.pe
JEL Management
Dealer
Plano, TX
www.jelmanagement.net
FMI Corporation
Supplier of Services
Raleigh, NC
www.fminet.com
LG Electronics, USA, Air Conditioning & Energy
Supplier of Materials
Alpharetta, GA
www.lghvac.com
Grove Australia Pty Ltd.
Manufacturer/Direct
Narre Warren DC Victoria, Australia
www.grovegroup.com.au
Modular Air
Supplier of Materials
Mt. Dora, FL
www.modularair.com
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel
Dealer
Voorhees, NJ
www.haletrailer.com
Mod Tech LLC
Developer or Contractor
New Hope, PA
www.modtechllc.com
Sunrise
Supplier of Services
Phoenix, AZ
www.sunrisehomeservice.com
Uponor
Supplier of Materials
Apple Valley, MN
www.uponor-usa.com
ZETA
Manufacturer/Wholesale
McClellan, CA
www.zetacommunities.com
A s p e c i a l w e l c o m e to our new
i n t e r n a t i o n a l m e mbers from
A u s t r a l i a , C a n a d a and Peru!
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