Modular Building Institute

“The institute contracted with hardiman-williams, llc for the provision of management services. Hardiman-williams, llc is owned and operated by tom hardiman, executive director, and steve williams, director of operations.”

“The institute has three classes of membership as follows: regular - manufacturers and dealers associate - suppliers of buildings components, services, and financing individual - students, professors, and other individuals”

“The institute utilizes a nominating committee to oversee the process of preparing a slate of board member candidates from the institute's qualified member companies. These candidates must meet a variety of time, qualification, and participation requirements with the institute and within the industry. The committee considers traits such as industry experience, geographic location, time as an institute member, standing with the institute, and past participation in the institute's annual meetings, the mbi foundation, and on association committees. The board members are limited to two consecutive full terms, with the exeption of specified circumstances.”

“Each member firm or corporation shall appoint and certify to the association a person to be its representative in the association and who shall represent, vote, and act for the member in all affairs of the association. Each member firm or corporation is entitled to one vote on such occasions.”

“The form 990 is initially reviewed by the executive director upon its completion. Subsequently, the form 990 is provided to all members of the board for review and approval. Once approved by the governing board, the form 990 filed and made available for public inspection.”

“The executive director acknowledges and reminds each board member of the conflict of interest policy prior to the commencement of each board meeting.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements can be distributed to the public upon request. However, requests are subject to the approval of the executive director and the association's consideration of the intended use of the requested documents.”

“Form 990, part 1, line 1, description of organization mission: the modular building institute is the only international non-profit trade association serving non-residential modular construction. The organization represents hundreds of companies in countries around the world involved in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial factory-built structures. As a lead organization for education in the industry, the organization encourages the public to rethink modular. The organization provides services to and promotes the business of manufacturers and marketers of non-residential factory-built structures through the education of policy makers regarding building codes and by holding conventions and meetings to educate and improve the industry.”

“The institute seeks to expand the overall market share for modular construction by removing barriers that limit industry growth as well as through outreach and education efforts to promote the advantages of modular construction. Members of both the relocatable buildings division and the permanent modular construction division have the opportunity to participate in various business development offerings and to help influence the regulatory climate. The institute hosts the world of modular annual convention and trade show that provides a place for over 750 industry professionals to network with and learn from industry experts from around the world, exchange ideas, and display new factory-built structures. In addition, the institute's seals program is the commercial modular industry's only labeling program dedicated to promoting high standards of honesty, integrity, professional service, and conduct. The seals provide members with a visible sign of their commitment to the institute's code of ethics and conduct.”