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COVID-19 Update

The MPBA would like to let members know that the Association is still operating as normal to support the Industry at this difficult time. More info…

The MPBA Generic EPC Scheme is FREE to members of the MPBA

Modular and Portable Building Specialist Accreditation and Training Centre

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The MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the modular and portable building industry together. Regardless of size and the type of business in the industry, by becoming an MPBA member you will join an Association with many other professionals which will open the door to various opportunities and add significant value to your company. find out more…

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News

INDUSTRY NEWS
IN THE MEDIA

31st Mar 2020
Pronto Paints launches new buyer’s guide for specialist coatings for modular and portable buildings
Specialist industrial paints manufacturer Pronto Industrial Paints has launched a brand-new buyer’s guide supporting specifiers and decision makers responsible for coatings in the modular and po...

25th Mar 2020
Pickerings Supports Fight Against Coronavirus
Pickerings is supporting the fight against coronavirus by providing modular buildings and self-contained portable cabins to the NHS nationwide. These are being delivered to hospitals to be used as iso...

24th Mar 2020
Wernick helps Swansea students get Offsite Ready
Wernick took part in a new initiative called Offsite Ready - a nationwide project aimed at construction professionals of the future.

21st Mar 2020
McAVOY DELIVERS ONE OF THE UK’S FIRST PURPOSE-DESIGNED AMBULATORY CARE UNITS
The McAvoy Group has completed the offsite construction of a new £15m wing at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. The first floor has been fitted out to create one of the UK’s ...

19th Mar 2020
Wernick Delivers Second Modular Building for Swansea University
The University Procured A £4.9m Teaching Facility from Wernick Buildings for Their Bay Campus More news »

31st Mar 2020
The Value and Opportunities Within Modular Construction
Having gained considerable momentum over the past few years, modular construction now makes up 60-70% of the offsite manufacturing sector and reduces build times by an impressive 50-60%. At the forefr...

4th Mar 2020
OFFSITE PROGRESSION AND THE SHIFT TOWARDS VOLUMETRIC TECHNOLOGY
The government and the wider public sector are the biggest clients of the construction industry and have an important role in encouraging and facilitating the uptake of offsite technology.

16th Oct 2019
Modular construction notches up success after success
JACKIE MAGINNIS, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association, explains why modular buildings are at the forefront of the offsite revolution.

16th Oct 2019
The MPBA launches Volumetric Homes Group
New, highly focused working group reflects rapidly expanding sector of modular homes construction.

22nd Aug 2019
MPBA: Raising the profile of innovative modular building solutions
As the single recognised voice for promoting and marketing members’ products and services, the MPBA plays a key role in the connecting of sectors in the modular and portable building industry More news »

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Resources

DOWNLOADS
BUSINESS SHIELD
EPC SCHEME
EPC DOWNLOADS
NVQ/CCS CARD SCHEME

BeAware - Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Sector Report

Lifting Guidelines from Groundhog

Considerate Constructors Scheme - Expectations for Temporary Site Accommodation

Guidance Document - Secure Loading of Cabins

MPBA Brochure

In Company Training Scheme ( ICTS)

MBNVQ05 Assessment Process

MBNVQ04 Application Process

MBNVQ03 Fee Sheet

MBNVQ02 Application for Assessment

MBNVQ01 Information Sheet

MPBA Guidance of Mobile Welfare Units

Code of Practice for loading and unloading

ECA Code of Practice for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

Earthing of Mobile Transportable Units ’What you need to know’

CE Markings ’What you need to know’

Electrical Testing for Modular/Portable Buildings ’What you need to know’

Sales terms and conditions sample

Model Conditions of Hire

Advertising Opertunities More downloads » Less downloads »

As part of your membership with the MPBA, members will have free access to the Business Shield online portal which provides practical and cost-effective tools and support, assisting your business in the management of risk on a day-to-day basis.The following is included automatically and without charge as part of your membership benefits.

Health & Safety and Employment Law telephone helpline
Online MPBA exclusive members area
Extensive online database of Health & Safety and Employment Law documentation
Online ’Ask The Expert’ service
Health & Safety and Employment Law legislation update seminars
Exclusive option to upgrade to Business Shield Plus at heavily discounted rates
Access to Generic Risk Assessments for your business
Training
Details on Environmental issues and much more.

The MPBA Generic EPC Scheme is FREE to members of the MPBA included within annual membership fees.

Members electronically receive the following:

Letter confirming that as a member of the MPBA your company is fully authorised to issue generic energy performance certificates from April 6 2014 until September 31st 2016, unless membership is terminated.
Energy Performance Certificates.
BRUKL Output document.
Illustrative EPC rating (voluntary issue - not a legal requirement).
Guidance to the use of Generic Certification Scheme provided by the MPBA-EPC Accreditation Scheme.
Members can also use this portal as a folder/file to maintain all their records on documentation relating to EPC’s produced.

The Modular and Portable Building Specialist Accrediation and Training Centre has been set up as an identity with an administration function to represent the interest of the Modular and Portable Building Association and its members in the industry on this and future schemes whilst maintaining a quality of the assessment process.

Details of the qualification and how to obtain can be found on the attached downloads:

MBNVQ01 Information Sheet
MBNVQ02 Application Form
MBNVQ03 Fee Sheet
MBNVQ04 Application Process
MBNVQ05 Assessment Process

Applications should be sent to richard@mpba.biz for processing.

MPBA Training

Events

MPBA AGM & General Meeting
14th May 2020

Anual General meeting followed by General meeting to update the continuing work that is undertaken by comittees with an opportunity for networking.
Due to the current situation that we are experiencing this meeting will no longer take place at The Arden Hotel.
We are currently looking at other meeting options that would allow us to update and keep members advised of activities.

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TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: To Be Confirmed Enquiry Page View Map
MPBA General Meeting
8th Oct 2020

Meeting to update the continuing work that is undertaken by comittees with an opportunity for networking.
Coffee & Refreshments avaiable from 10.00am with Buffet Lunch following the meeting

TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: The Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham. B92 0EH Enquiry Page View Map

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By becoming a member you will be joining an Association with many other professionals, this will open the door to various opportunities and add significant value to your company.

Achievements & Future Projects

Founded in 1938, MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the modular and portable building industry together. By becoming a member you will be joining an Association with many other professionals. This will open the door to various opportunities and add significant value to your company.

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Members of the Association are companies involved with the design, manufacture, selling and hiring of buildings manufactured from timber, steel or concrete or a combination of materials. Buildings are fabricated as whole unit's e.g.: jackleg units, containers security (vandal proof) stores and buildings or as sections of buildings that are assembled on site to form a whole unit or part of a building e.g.: bathroom or bedroom pods for hotels.

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This grade of membership allows companies or individuals that have dealings with, or have an interest in, the prefabricated building industry to join the Association. It provides an opportunity for people to meet members, exchange ideas, and allows our existing members to become more knowledgeable and broadly based.