September 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2020

Modular Building Institute to Join the ConsensusDocs Coalition and Release the First Industry Standard Modular Building Contract


Washington D.C. – On the 13 anniversary of its creation of ConsensusDocs, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) has joined the ConsensusDocs Coalition, a unique group of now 41 associations that produce best practice contracts for the construction industry. ConsensusDocs is planning to publish an industry-first document addressing prefabricated construction in the third quarter of 2020.


“The Modular Building Institute is excited about the opportunity to join the ConsensusDocs Coalition and contribute to the great work already in place,” said Tom Hardiman, MBI’s Executive Director. “The new document symbolizes a greater acceptance of modular construction by the traditional construction community and will help to accelerate industry productivity and growth. With the shortage of skilled construction workers and the massive infrastructure and housing needs, we see this document as one more tool for contractors to utilize to help address these challenges.”
“ConsensusDocs continued growth of new organizations and standard contract documents demonstrates that during the past 13 years, ConsensusDocs is the unmatched leader in standard construction contracts, and is better positioned to address the design and construction industry of today,” comments Brian Perlberg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel for ConsensusDocs.


Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction. Members are manufacturers, contractors, and dealers. As the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction (TM), it is MBI’s mission to expand the use of offsite construction through innovative construction practices, outreach and education to the construction community and customers, and recognition of high-quality modular designs and facilities. More info at www.modular.org.

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ConsensusDocs are the only contracts endorsed by 41 leading design and construction industry organizations. With a library of 100+ contract documents addressing all methods of project delivery, ConsensusDocs incorporates fair risk allocation and best practices to represent the projects best interests. Coalition members represent design professionals, owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties (DOCS). For more information, please visit www.consensusdocs.org or email support@consensusdocs.org.