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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 February 2004
Greater Opportunities As NPBA Becomes
MPBA
The National Prefabricated Building Association receives a major facelift this Spring to relaunch itself as The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA).
The launch of the new brand for the 65 year old association is part of an overall campaign to reposition the organisation and gain a greater voice for its members which include companies involved in the design, construction, fitting out and hiring of modular buildings The official inception of The Modular and Portable Building Association takes place on 11 March at The Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield (Jct 39, M1) and is sponsored by member companies including Wernick Buildings, Premier Transline, Servaccomm Redhall and Encon Insulation
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 8 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Mike Hunt, Chairman of the MPBA explains: "This move is far more than a name change - it's about repositioning the organisation and gaining a greater voice for our members at a time when modular construction methods are clearly in the ascendant." Existing members of the association are already involved in the offsite fabrication of both temporary and permanent modules used in the leisure, healthcare, education, prison, office, industrial and military sectors.
The fabrication of portable units for contractors and clients across the country is a well established activity.
Now and in the future, offsite construction is set to grow at a significant pace within the private housing market.
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The volume of homes due to be constructed in the next 20 years, particularly in the South of England and the need to keep this housing affordable means that offsite, modular construction is rapidly gaining support.
Add to this the recognised lack of traditional wet skills, and again, offsite construction is seen to provide a clear solution.
Mike Hunt adds: "Today we represent members throughout the UK and Ireland and have a large number of associate members within related trades and component manufacturers - from steel fabricators, door and window suppliers, internal fitment suppliers to roofing and cladding companies.
Looking forward, the MPBA will play an increasingly important role in the exchange of technical information between our members as well as providing ready access and a single point of qualified referral for customers, developers, designers and architects about who to contact for best advice.
Any business offering services within the offsite construction industry has more to gain than ever from being part of the only association to represent this sector's interests at home and overseas." The MPBA has technical and hire committees and a newly formed health and safety committee.
In addition to providing information on building regulations and British Standards, the MPBA operates its own highly regarded codes of practice for offsite construction.
Overseas associate membership is also available and has enabled the organisation to gain an international standing for its members.
To attend the launch reception, or to find out more about becoming a member of the Modular and Portable Building Association, contact MPBA.
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