When Hardiman stepped into the Modular Home Builders Association in 2012, the organization was on the edge of disappearing.
“They were just kind of on life support,” he says.
Formed in the early 1980s, MHBA had originally served as a regional voice for modular home builders. But like much of the industry, it was hit hard by the 2008–2009 housing crisis. Membership dwindled. Momentum stalled. At one point, only three companies remained. “The president of the board said, ‘I guess I’m still the president… we only have three members.’” At that moment, the industry wasn’t just losing an organization. It was losing its voice. As partner of association management company Hardiman-Williams, LLC, Hardiman, already serving as executive director of MBI—the international association focused on commercial modular construction—made a decision that would ultimately reshape the trajectory of the sector. "I asked my business partner, 'Why don't we manage MHBA?’ No expectations of fees or payment. Just let us keep it alive.”
WHAT SETS MODULAR APART
Same performance, different process Built to the same standards as traditional construction. Controlled environment No weather delays, consistent inspections, higher precision. Efficiency without compromise Faster timelines without sacrificing quality. A system built for today’s demand Designed to handle pressure, scale, and complexity.
“We just wanted to make sure it didn’t disappear. There was still a need for it.”
—TOM HARDIMAN
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