Advances the Shared Goal of Safety in Building Envelopes
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2021) – North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) and Modern Building Alliance (MBA) leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work toward the common goal of supporting the safe and effective use of plastic building materials in building envelopes.
The MOU between EU-based MBA and U.S.-based NAMBA helps align the activities of the organizations and identifies opportunities to work cooperatively to their shared goal.
“We are proud to establish this relationship with the Modern Building Alliance,” stated Justin Koscher, NAMBA Executive Committee Chair. “This international collaboration will be instrumental in our advocacy for building safety in the U.S.”
NAMBA and MBA will maintain independency in their regions of work. The organizations intend to share knowledge and resources from their respective regions, leverage communication materials for use in local contexts and provide professional expertise to those working in fire safety and related professions. Both organizations plan to explore opportunities for joint projects on an ad hoc basis.
“Our goal has always been to support safe and sustainable construction for people across Europe,” said Quentin de Hults, MBA Executive Chair. “We are thrilled to work together with NAMBA to help achieve this same objective in the United States.”
To learn more about NAMBA, please visit www.modernbuildingalliance.us. To learn more about MBA, please visit www.modernbuildingalliance.eu.
About the North American Modern Building Alliance
Founded in 2020 as part of the American Chemistry Council, the North American Modern Building Alliance is a leading voice on the safe and effective use of plastic building materials in building envelopes in North America. NAMBA believes having an informed public and robust codes and standards are essential to supporting a multi-layered approach to building fire safety.
About the Modern Building Alliance
Established in 2018 as an alliance of trade associations and companies representing the plastics industry in the construction sector. By engaging with policy makers and key influencers, MBA seeks to advance the safe and sustainable use of construction solutions with plastics, with a focus on fire safety.
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