The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association supports its members in the metal building industry through a wide variety of programs and events. For quality and training, the MCBEA offers the Quality and Craftsmanship Training Series. For those who wish to show their potential customers that they are serious about quality and accountability, the association offers the AC478 Accreditation Program. We also provide members with a Mentor program, matching newer businesses with industry veterans to help them expedite the journey and avoid pitfalls.

The MBCEA has an Annual Conference to allow members to get to know their peers nationwide and offers an amazing series of speakers each year. But each Chapter also holds events throughout the year to grow local support, training and camaraderie.

Additionally, the MBCEA offers its members a chance to place or search “classified ads” where people can search for crews, or offer their crew as available to other members. The members-only area of the website also offers training videos and other helpful info not available to the public.

In all, the annual membership fee is far surpassed by the value provided by the organization, and we are getting stronger each year. Join today!

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Metal Building System Assembly Training Program

The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA), Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) and NCCER have embarked on a new initiative to create a complete Metal Building System Assembly Training program that goes deep enough to qualify as a formal apprenticeship program and is robust enough to create craft workers skilled in the unique needs of metal buildings.

Highlights of the new program include: Safety and building integrity emphasized in every module; offered in Spanish and English; formatted as an online learning experience with a hands-on component either in classroom or in the field; and more.

Learn more and help get this program going, and thanks to those who have pledged support!

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Benefits of membership

Our mission is to support the professional advancement of metal building contractors, erectors and our industry. Learn more about us through our who is and what is MBCEA videos on our gallery page. Some of the benefits of MBCEA membership include:

• Top-quality metal building training and education through the Metal Buildings Institute at member pricing.
• MBCEA e-newsletter. This powerful tool full of helpful tips can be sent to as many people in your organization as you like.
• The MBCEA is the premier place to network with the Metal Building Industry. Members are matched with a trusted advisor in our Mentor Program at no charge for business advice and assistance exclusive to the Metal Building Systems Industry.
• Crew sourcing and free placement of ads on the website. Access to the MBCEA network when you're in a jam to help you find a crew or a job for your existing crew.
• The latest developments in and support in applying for our ground-breaking Metal Building Assemblers Accreditation Program through the IAS.
• Member-only Resources such as the Employee Safety Guide (available in English or Spanish), toolbox talks, checklists and contract documents.
• Members are highlighted in a searchable Directory, which is used worldwide by companies seeking Contractors and Erectors.
• MBCEA members also receive discounted pricing for the annual MBCEA Conference and chapter meetings.
• NEW! MBCEA mobile app offers exclusive content and features - forums, direct messaging and events. 
• Industry members, we welcome you too. Opportunities abound to showcase your product and network with your customers. 

Learn more about membership with MBCEA.

Membership information

Contractor Member

Contractor Membership is open to any building contractor proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that defines itself as either a Contractor, Erector, Builder, Roofer, General Contractor, Design Build Contractor or Subcontractor of metal building systems and/or metal roofing systems and has been for at least one year. Dues are $525 annually with renewals on January 1. New members joining between 10/15 and 12/31 have their first year of membership extended through 12/31/25.

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Contractor Member - Satellite Office

Chapter Membership is open to satellite offices of Contractors that have a Main Office (outside of the Chapter area) that has paid the Annual MBCEA Contractor Membership National dues.  Dues for satellite offices are $130 annually with renewals on January 1. New members joining between 10/15 and 12/31 have their first year of membership extended through 12/31/25.

Join as a Contractor Member - Satellite Office.

Industry Member

Industry Membership is open to individuals, partnerships, or corporations in the business of marketing metal buildings and providing products, and/or services to Contractor Members of the MBCEA. Dues are $750 annually with renewals on January 1. New members joining between 10/15 and 12/31 have their first year of membership extended through 12/31/25.

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Regional Representative

Chapter Membership is open to regional representatives that have a National Headquarters Office (outside of the Chapter area) that has paid the Annual MBCEA Industry Membership National dues. This is typically reserved for large manufacturers or suppliers' District/Regional Managers.

Join as a Regional Representative.

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AC478 Accreditation

The AC478 Accreditation program is the most comprehensive quality assurance accreditation of its kind for metal building assembly. It is administered by the International Accreditation Service, a member of the International Code Council Family of Solutions which develops the IBC codes.

It verifies a contractor and erector's compliance in the following areas:

• Documented safety and training program
• Documented management system
• Job-Site Specific Assembly Plans

An onsite jobsite assessment verifies that a company is performing in line with their plans. This, along with annual Internal Audits and Management Reviews, assures owners that the erector they have chosen follows a comprehensive quality-driven metal building assembly program. 

The MBCEA encourages all metal building contractors and erectors to pursue this important mark of quality. We recommend building owners, developers, and architects require AC478 accreditation in their specifications and that building officials look for it before issuing permits. An increasing number of architects are specifying the use of accredited companies.

Learn more about our AC478 Accreditation.

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