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Thinking of joining the MPBA ? Joining a respected industry Association with other like-minded professionals opens up new #collaboration opportunities and adds significant value to your company Associations bring reputable and ethical #professionals together to share #resources, #information, #networking opportunities, and #education surrounding issues that impact our industry We want every #member to be as successful as possible As the "Voice of the Modular Industry", championing modern methods of construction since 1938 one of our priorities has been to promote the benefits of #modular and #portable #buildings, both in new #construction and where there is a requirement for a #temporary solution #Modular and #portable #buildings have innumerable #benefits: they’re cost-competitive, time-saving, higher #quality and have a lower #carbon #footprint Our work primarily focuses on changing the perceptions of the modular and portable #building #industry and leading its adoption of #ModernMethodsofConstruction (#MMC) In certain sectors like #commercial development, modular is an established and proven method of #construction, used widely. The goal is to achieve the same in other sectors, to improve the construction industry’s overall quality, cost-effectiveness, #productivity and #environmental impact To help achieve this, we offer our #members specialist #support and #training dedicated to modular and portable buildings We also have sub-committees championing Health and Safety, Marketing, Technical Standards and Sustainability 🙌 To find out more, please email kate@mpba.biz #mmc #membership #inittogether #teamwork #modular #modularindustry #offsite #offsiteindustry #modernmethodsofconstruction #buildbetter #mpba #benefits #commercial #manufacturing #construction #constructionindustry #champions #volumetric #hireindustry #welfareunits #portablebuildings

Thinking of joining the MPBA ? Associations bring reputable and ethical #professionals together to share #resources, #information, #networking opportunities, and #education surrounding issues that impact our industry Joining a respected industry Association with other like-minded professionals opens up new #collaboration opportunities and adds significant value to your company Apart from the #benefits of having a better #network, this will also help to find out about the range of opportunities that are available, whilst developing your awareness of current issues in the industry We want every #member to be as #successful as possible As the "Voice of the Modular Industry", championing modern methods of construction since 1938 one of our priorities has been to promote the benefits of #modular and #portable #buildings, both in new #construction and where there is a requirement for a #temporary solution #Modular and #portable #buildings have innumerable #benefits: they’re cost-competitive, time-saving, higher #quality and have a lower #carbon #footprint Our work primarily focuses on changing the perceptions of the modular and portable #building #industry and leading its adoption of #ModernMethodsofConstruction (#MMC) In certain sectors like #commercial development, modular is an established and proven method of #construction, used widely. The goal is to achieve the same in other sectors, to improve the construction industry’s overall quality, cost-effectiveness, #productivity and #environmental impact To help achieve this, we offer our #members specialist #support and #training dedicated to #modular and #portable #buildings We also have sub-committees championing Health and Safety, Marketing, Technical Standards and Sustainability 🙌 And don't forget, we partner at most exhibitions, so you are also entitled to exclusive discounted rates on #exhibition stands and exclusive upgrades to #VIP tickets to attend exhibitions To find out more, please email kate@mpba.biz or come and find us at our Networking Area at next months Offsite Expo #mmc #membership #inittogether #teamwork #modular #teamwork #modularindustry #offsite #offsiteindustry #bettertogether #mpba #modernmethodsofconstruction #buildbetter #mpba #benefits #commercial #manufacturing #construction #constructionindustry #champions #volumetric #hireindustry #welfareunits #portablebuildings

Thinking of becoming a member of the MPBA ? Joining a respected industry Association shows to others that you are committed. Associations bring reputable and ethical professionals together to share #resources, #information, #networking opportunities, and #education surrounding issues that impact our industry We want every #member to be as successful as possible Joining an #Association with other like-minded professionals opens up new #collaboration opportunities and adds significant value to your company - As the "Voice of the Modular Industry", championing modern methods of construction since 1938 one of our priorities has been to promote the benefits of #modular and #portable #buildings, both in new #construction and where there is a requirement for a #temporary solution #Modular and #portable #buildings have innumerable #benefits: they’re cost-competitive, time-saving, higher #quality and have a lower #carbon #footprint Our work primarily focuses on changing the perceptions of the modular and portable #building #industry and leading its adoption of #ModernMethodsofConstruction (#MMC) In certain sectors like #commercial development, modular is an established and proven method of #construction, used widely. The goal is to achieve the same in other sectors, to improve the construction industry’s overall quality, cost-effectiveness, #productivity and #environmental impact To help achieve this, we offer our #members specialist #support and #training dedicated to modular and portable buildings We also have sub-committees championing Health and Safety, Marketing, Technical Standards and Sustainability 🙌 The MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the modular and portable building industry together To find out more, please email kate@mpba.biz

Anyone who has been in the architecture industry for any amount of time can attest that HSW (health, safety and welfare) are major pillars of the industry. Interestingly, those pillars are typically only viewed from the perspective of those using the spaces created – the built environment and the experiences people have in them. It is basically second nature for the architect to constantly consider ways to improve the user’s HSW. This got me wondering about who is considering ways to improve the architect’s HSW. What would increasing health, safety and welfare for architects look like? I believe it would boil down to an emphasis on increasing productivity! A focus on productivity means a focus on working smarter by leveraging technology (among other things) and not simply “working harder”. Take a minute -or maybe 20 to 24 seconds only- to picture a world where architecture firms and organizations like the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) stress productivity as much as HSW. What would be the effect of that on the innovation culture of the industry? #architecture #productivity #innovation #digitaltransformation #futurebreed

When it comes to modular, experience is what sets Axis Construction Corporation apart from its competitors. With projects that span the healthcare, commercial, educational, industrial, and retail sectors, Axis is a construction management and general contracting firm that can do it all. “I say this to clients all the time but the question they should be asking is not, ‘Can you do it?’ but ‘Have you done it?’” says John Buongiorno, Vice-President of the Modular Division at Axis Construction. As Buongiorno shares, the company takes immense pride in the array of projects it has in its impressive portfolio of work. These projects range from small-scale guard homes to multi-story healthcare facilities, all executed over an impressive 30 years in business. Axis has spent the last three decades working tirelessly in its home State of New York, with further expansion into New England in recent years. The modular division of the company has done a lot of work in higher education, working with universities to build student dormitories. It has also built self storage facilities, large retail supermarkets for major chains, and plenty more. While its portfolio is indeed diverse, the primary focus of the company is healthcare. In fact, Axis has experienced huge success leveraging its modular services to construct everything from emergency rooms, MRI and CT scanning rooms, LINAC buildings, health clinics and even dental offices, predominantly in the bustling metropolis of New York City and New England area. Diane Electric #Modular #ModularBuilding #ModularConstruction #NewYork #NYCConstruction #Healthcare #Construction #ConstructionIndustry

For what seemed like ages, I frequently passed a fenced off construction site on the edge of town.  A banner affixed to the fence forecasted a future clinic being open for business at some unspecified point in the future.  Even though there was some evidence of construction workers making progress, whenever I drove past it always seemed to me like it was TAKING FOREVER and would NEVER open. Does anything seem like it is taking forever in your life? Today, the clinic has been open for a year or more.  As patients walk in and out all day. Could you imagine if instead of taking the time they did, the construction crew had rushed to erect this clinic in a month or two, just so the doors could be open, patients could be served, and healthcare workers could get paid?  Had that been the case, rather than enjoying the results and comfort of time and effort well spent, patients, fearing for their safety and wellbeing, would likely be hesitant to enter.  Instead of being a place of healing, health and wellness, a medical facility constructed in such a short time would likely spell a grave health risk.  Instead of appreciation, when they considered the building people would probably think, “I’ll just drive farther and go somewhere else.  Let someone else be the guinea pig.” The time it takes us to develop our skills and complete “behind the fence” work isn’t wasted time.  Rather, it serves to enhance our lives and by extension the lives of those around us. If you’re anything like me, one “behind the fence” task that sometimes feels utterly annoying and tempting to neglect  is organization. Yet as I build the vision I believe deeply in, organization is simply a vital and necessary part of the process. When I began my career, organization felt like such a hassle because I imagined it stole time away from far more valuable business activities like talking to prospects, coaching clients and speaking to audiences.  However from the vantage point of where I am now in my career, I realize much of the success I’ve enjoyed has been made possible by me taking the time to organize effectively and efficiently. There’re many wonderful organizational techniques out there.  Most of them are not rocket science, or even middle school science for that matter, but they do share one thing in common: they take time to do.  Some take a little bit of time.  Some take a whole lot more. After many years of despising many parts of the development process for taking “too long”, I’ve finally come to the point of understanding that to do the work I want to do well, I need to allow myself the time to organize well.  With this fresh perspective, it’s been easier to take my focus away from questions like: “How can I do this in the shortest amount of time possible?,” in favor of concentrating on more constructive ones, like:  “How can I take the time I need to do my imperfect best to create something I’m proud of?”.

The MPBA are so pleased to be Partnering and Award Sponsors for the Tenth Anniversary of the Offsite Construction Awards Returning to the Coventry Building Society Arena for their TENTH YEAR on the 17th September 2024, alongside the most technically advanced #event in the construction calendar – Offsite Expo There are 24 categories that cover every aspect of the #industry from #hybrid and #modular #technology to #engineering and #installation, ensuring that all aspects of the #offsite #building process is #celebrated – recognising the #design and #technology that makes these inspiring projects possible Entry Deadline: Friday 31 May 2024 To find out more or to get your entry in : https://lnkd.in/edfGewTA #awardsdecorationsandhonors #awardsdecorationsandhonors #awardsnight #awards2024 #celebration #modularconstruction #construction #building #hireindustry #inittogether #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamwork  #modularbuildings #temporarybuildings #modularunits #portablebuildings #mmc #healthcarebuildings #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #modular #modularconstruction #modularbuildings #modularsolutions #modularbuild #modularindustry. #constructionuk #constructionsector #construction #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingexcellence #manufacturing #buildbetter #mpba #technology #development #constructionindustry #constructionuk #constructiontechnology #constructionsector #construction #portablebuildings #sustainable #innovation #events #sustainablebuildings #emissions #emissionsreduction #sustainablebuilding #sustainablility #zeroemissions #zerocarbon #zerocarbonfuture #buildingdesign #newstoday #newstories #sustainable #sustainableconstruction #sustainablebuildings #manufacturing #innovation #commericalconstruction #containers #storagecontainers #storagesolutions #news #newstoday

The MPBA are so pleased to be Award Sponsors for the Tenth Anniversary of the Offsite Construction Awards Returning to the Coventry Building Society Arena for their TENTH YEAR on the 17th September 2024, alongside the most technically advanced #event in the construction calendar – Offsite Expo There are 24 categories that cover every aspect of the #industry from #hybrid and #modular #technology to #engineering and #installation, ensuring that all aspects of the #offsite #building process is #celebrated – recognising the #design and #technology that makes these inspiring projects possible Entry Deadline: Friday 31 May 2024 To find out more or to get your entry in : https://lnkd.in/edfGewTA #awardsdecorationsandhonors #awardsdecorationsandhonors #awardsnight #awards2024 #celebration #modularconstruction #construction #building #hireindustry #inittogether #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamwork  #modularbuildings #temporarybuildings #modularunits #portablebuildings #mmc #healthcarebuildings #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #modular #modularconstruction #modularbuildings #modularsolutions #modularbuild #modularindustry. #constructionuk #constructionsector #construction #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingexcellence #manufacturing #buildbetter #mpba #technology #development #constructionindustry #constructionuk #constructiontechnology #constructionsector #construction #portablebuildings #sustainable #innovation #events #sustainablebuildings #emissions #emissionsreduction #sustainablebuilding #sustainablility #zeroemissions #zerocarbon #zerocarbonfuture #buildingdesign #newstoday #newstories #sustainable #sustainableconstruction #sustainablebuildings #manufacturing #innovation #commericalconstruction #containers #storagecontainers #storagesolutions #news #newstoday

Book Recommendation 📖 A new book has been added to my library! I’ve been advocating for an improved culture around mental health in the construction industry for a few years, and I'm always looking to learn as much as I can, particularly about what others in the industry are doing. At this stage in the movement, it’s imperative that we share ideas with one another and talk about which best practices have worked for our teams. Work, Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry by Helen Lingard and Michelle Turner published last year, and it covers so many topics I’m excited to learn more about: - Work-related Factors Impacting Construction Workers’ Psychological Health - Women’s Health in Construction - Employee Resilience Helen Lingard is a professor and the Director of The Centre for Construction Work Health & Safety Research at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Michelle Turner is an associate professor and a member of the Centre for Construction Work Health & Safety Research at RMIT University and co-leads the Health & Wellbeing stream with Helen. I’m excited to share what I learn after reading this and apply the research that has been done in Australia to the work we are doing here! “This book covers a wide range of topics relating to the health and wellbeing of the construction workforce. Based on more than two decades of work examining various aspects of workers’ health and wellbeing, the book addresses a key topic in construction how the design of work environments, construction processes and organisation of work impact upon construction workers’ physical and psychological health.” #MentalHealthInConstruction #ConstructionSafety #MentalHealthAndSafety

SWPA's Modular Buildings (MB2) Framework (design, manufacture, supply and installation) is available to public sector organisations in England and forms one of the SWPA Construction, Extension and Refurbishment portfolio. Fully compliant, the Modular Buildings Framework provides public sector organisations with easy access to off-site manufactured, volumetric and panelised building systems for the use in non-residential buildings and residential projects where they are of mixed-use development or for student accommodation for schools and universities. For #workstreamwednesday, SWPA have picked Workstream 2 - Healthcare Buildings, this relates to the supply and installation of permanent modular buildings specifically related to the needs and requirement of healthcare providers. This workstream includes: 🏥 Primary healthcare facilities 🏥 Hospital wards and accommodation 🏥 Specialist operating theatres For more information, and to view the guide and further workstreams, please use this link: https://buff.ly/3UrUEQT #swpa #framework #compliant #modular #buildings #workstream #healthcare