Welcome to the MPBA
Founded 1938
Members 154
Events in 2018 9

About Us

Founded in 1938, 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.

MPBA is the single recognised voice for promoting and marketing all members and associate members high-quality products and services. Through the Associations excellent reputation we have acquired members who specialise in all types of modular building applications. The modular and portable industry as a whole is worth billions of pounds, so in order for your company to be at the top level of the industry it is essential to stay competitive.

By joining the Association and hearing important information first, attending networking and training courses, sharing your valuable news and allowing the MPBA to lead best practices and development of standards, guarantees increased industry impact and will ensure you will have a rewarding and valuable experience.

The Association is represented on committees for BSI, LPCB-Expert Group D and also works with BRE, LABC, CLG, NHS, Cskills-CITB, and Carbon Trust to represent the industry.

Clear aims, objectives and codes of conduct have been set-up by the MPBA and approved by industry regulatory bodies, these are available for everyone to view here.

News

16th Nov 2018
MPBA New Members
MPBA are delighted with the number of new members that have joined us in recent months and during the year.
14th Nov 2018
Specialist modular laboratories delivered by market leader Portakabin
Portakabin, the UK’s market leader in offsite construction is continuing to unlock the potential of modular architecture and design with the completion of three separate buildings for the Univer...
14th Nov 2018
McAVOY AWARDED £15 MILLION CONTRACT TO BUILD NEW HOSPITAL WING IN NORTHUMBRIA
The McAvoy Group has been awarded its largest healthcare project to date – a £15m contract for the offsite construction of a new wing at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in C...
13th Nov 2018
McAvoy awarded £15 million contract to build new hospital wing in Northumbria
The McAvoy Group has been awarded its largest healthcare project to date – a £15m contract for the offsite construction of a new wing at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in C...
12th Nov 2018
Wernick Refurbished Modular Building Cures Redevelopment Pain
The work undertaken in Epsom and St Hellier NHS Trust’s Malvern Centre is unlikely to be featured in any medical drama. Theres a complete absence of patients being rushed down the halls for life...More news »
13th Nov 2018
MPBA in Chile
It was 7 years ago when presenting at the MBI conference in Las Vegas that I first met Edmundo Laborde who was to be a most generous host during my recent visit to the Chilean capital Santiago.
8th Aug 2018
Modular buildings lead the way for offsite
How do manufacturers and installers of volumetric offsite construction ensure sustainability and compliance when the key priority is time? JACKIE MAGINNIS, CEO of the Modular and Portable Building Ass...
28th Feb 2018
Modular Buildings Lead the Way for Offsite
How do manufacturers and installers of volumetric offsite construction ensure sustainability and compliance when the key priority is time? Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular & Portable Building A...
20th Feb 2018
Modular Building Sector Launches its own NVQ
A new workplace based qualification has been developed by the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), to ensure that future demand for skilled professionals in the sector is addressed.
18th Aug 2017
Helping hospitals overcome increased demand in the UK
Temporary or modular buildings are proving to be the healthy choice for hospitals looking to quickly overcome problems relating to peak-time demand. With the help of Jackie Maginnis, of the Modular Po...More news »


Find an MPBA Member

  • FULL MEMBERS
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Gap Group LimitedAshby & Croft LtdModular Direct LimitedMPH Building SystemsPortable Building Sales LimitedStorage on Site LimitedStackright LimitedEnviro Building Solutions LtdPortakabinSpace Builder Ltd
Young Black Industrial Stapling LimitedEvabuildNDC Services LimitedPronto Industrial Paints Ltd.Adlington Welding Supplies Silwood Facilities LimitedLucideonPass Door Systems LimitedDavid Watson Transport LtdHarlequin Office Furniture LtdDanfast Limited
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Resources

Considerate Constructors Scheme - Expectations for Temporary Site Accommodation
Considerate Constructors Scheme - Expectations for Temporary Site AccommodationGuidance Document - Secure Loading of Cabins
Guidance Document - Secure Loading of CabinsMPBA Brochure
MPBA BrochureIn Company Training Scheme ( ICTS)
In Company Training Scheme ( ICTS)MBNVQ05 Assessment Process
MBNVQ05 Assessment ProcessMBNVQ04 Application Process
MBNVQ04 Application ProcessMBNVQ03 Fee Sheet
MBNVQ03 Fee SheetMBNVQ02 Application for Assessment
MBNVQ02 Application for AssessmentMBNVQ01 Information Sheet
MBNVQ01 Information SheetMPBA Guidance of Mobile Welfare Units
MPBA Guidance of Mobile Welfare UnitsCode of Practice for loading and unloading
Code of Practice for loading and unloadingECA Code of Practice for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
ECA Code of Practice for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Electrical InstallationsEarthing of Mobile Transportable Units ’What you need to know’
Earthing of Mobile Transportable Units ’What you need to know’ CE Markings ’What you need to know’
CE Markings ’What you need to know’Electrical Testing for Modular/Portable Buildings ’What you need to know’
Electrical Testing for Modular/Portable Buildings ’What you need to know’Sales terms and conditions sample
Sales terms and conditions sampleModel Conditions of Hire
Model Conditions of HireAdvertising Opertunities
Advertising Opertunities More downloads » Less downloads »
Access the MPBA Business Shield

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.
MPBA BUSINESS SHIELD

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.
Compliance Guide V2 EPC Scheme Certificate Guide to Generic Certificate Members Letter of Authority
NVQ Scheme

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.

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

MPBA Training

Events

  • Members General Meeting
    21st Feb 2019
    General meeting with updates from committees.
    TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: The Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham. B92 0EH. Enquiry Page View Map
  • Members AGM & General Meeting
    16th May 2019
    MPBA AGM Reports for 2018/2019
    Unpdate on activities and networking for members.
    TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: The Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham. B92 0EH. Enquiry Page View Map
  • Members General Meeting
    10th Oct 2019
    MPBA meeting update of activities.
     
    TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: The Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham. B92 0EH Enquiry Page View Map

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Join The MPBA

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.

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Contact

0870 241 7687 mpba@mpba.biz MPBA
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