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Become a member

Become a Member

There are two types of MPBA membership - Full & Associate.

Full member

Join the voice of the modular industry to extend your influence. If you are a company involved in the design, manufacture, refurbishment, sale or hiring of volumetric buildings the association help you to solve business problem, reach new opportunities and ensure you keep up to date with developments in an evolving industry.

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Associate member

If your product or services is suitable for the modular and portable building industry sector we offer unique marketing channel to reach more than 90% of the companies operating within it. We provide a platform of influence and innovation for supply chain companies, large and small.

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About our industry

About Our Industry

Where offsite manufacturing began with the pre-manufacturing of modular buildings for sale or hire into a variety of sectors. Understand the individual sectors and our industry association.

Modern methods of construction

  • Pre manufactured modular buildings
  • Pre manufactured components
  • Refurbished buildings
  • Single modular buildings

The association

  • Key people
  • Council
  • Committees

Accommodation hire

  • Construction accommodation
  • Accommodation hire for events
  • Public sector
  • Private sector

Associates

  • Associates product groups
  • Associates services
Membership services

Membership Services

We offer industry specific business support and services to help your business reach its full potential. The Association works with key partners in specialist areas.

Promotion

  • News and PR
  • Events
  • Member directory
  • Social media / Marketing
  • Networking

Business support

  • Insurance brokers
  • Legal
  • Employment
  • Health & Safety
  • Technical helpline

Special interest groups

  • Volumetric homes group

Tools

  • EPC portal

Member downloads

  • Logo pack
  • Model terms & conditions
  • Meeting minutes
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Business Shield
  • Research documents
Training & Development

Training & Development

From programmes that ensure companies attract high quality entrants, to development training that guarantees the industry benefits from experienced and highly trained employees.

The MPBA Learning Hub

  • High standards
  • Qualified trainers
  • Clear policies
  • MPBA Training centre

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

  • Level 1 Health & Safety
  • Level 2 Modular Operative
  • Level 3 Construction Supervisor
  • CSCS Cards

Specialist Training

  • Health & Safety

New Entrants

  • Apprenticeships
  • In house training and assessment

Electrical training

  • Electrical Safety Unit
  • Level One Test and Inspection
  • Level Two In Service Installation
  • Renewal Courses

Online Courses

  • Building Regulations
Industry involvement

Industry Involvement

A key role of the association is to ensure that we identify opportunities and threats whilst ensuring that third parties understand the context of the industry.

Health & Safety

  • Welfare in construction

Energy & Environment (sustainability)

  • Minimum building standard

Research and Guidance

  • Industry analysis

Regulations & Standards

  • Building regulations
  • Joint code of practice (Fire standards)
  • Joint Code of Practice Escape of Water Prevention
  • Venilation (Part F)
  • Energy (Part L)
  • Disabilities (Part K)
  • British standards

Sector specific

  • Healthcare
  • Education
Industry News Key Dates

David Watson Transport Ltd

associate member

Posts

THINK OCEAN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT LONDON FASHION WEEK 2025

2 months ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

David Watson Transport’s New Powerhouse Truck – Goliath

1 year ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

Portbury Dock (Wide Load Police Escort)

1 year ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Article

Visit from the President of the United States of America

1 year ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Case Study

DWT hit Crossrail target early

10 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

DWT Invest £3.5m for the future

11 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

Change to Abnormal Load Restrictions by MET Police

11 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

DWT Receive FORS Silver

11 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

We now have 19 Crossrail compliant Lorry Loaders and Artics!

12 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

Sir Ranulph Fiennes & The Coldest Journey

12 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

Introducing Kratos "The God of Strength & Power"

13 years ago

David Watson Transport Ltd in Industry News

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