MHBA’s National Modular Housing Conference

2026 Conference Speakers

Join us at MHBA’s National Modular Housing Conference from November 16-18. The premier event for professionals in residential modular construction. This annual gathering unites builders, developers, architects, engineers, and suppliers to network, share ideas, explore innovative solutions, and gain insights from expert-led sessions. Hosted by the Modular Home Builders Association, the conference offers a valuable platform for professional growth and collaboration within the modular housing community.

Presenters

Alex Carmack

Director of Government Affairs

Modular Building Institute

Andrew McCoy

Managing Director of the
Coalition for Smart Construction

Virginia Tech

Michael Moglia

Chief, Housing & Buildings Standards Division

Quartz Properties

David Roover

Founder, Chief Growth Officer

Quartz Properties

Ken Semler

President & CEO

Impresa Modular

Jason Van Nest

Director

NYIT Center for Offsite Construction

Jiqiu Yuan

MD Director of Building
Codes Administration

Maryland Department of Labor

Presentation Details

IRR and Return on Capital: Why Speed Wins in Real Estate Development

Kenneth Semler, President & CEO, Impresa Modular

Most developers focus on cost per square foot, but sophisticated investors know that the real driver of wealth is how quickly capital is returned and reinvested. In this webinar, Ken Semler demonstrates how modular construction improves Internal Rate of Return (IRR) by compressing project schedules, reducing interest carry, accelerating lease-up, and enabling faster capital recycling.

Through real-world multifamily case studies, attendees will learn why time is often more valuable than first cost, how modular projects create more predictable financial outcomes, and why lenders increasingly recognize these advantages. If you're developing multifamily, build-to-rent, workforce housing, or infill projects, this session will change how you evaluate project performance and profitability.

Leveraging Modular Construction for Disaster Relief

David Roover, Founder, Chief Growth Officer, Quartz Properties

From wildfires, to floods, and other natural disasters, modular construction seems like an obvious solution to these massive rebuilding efforts. But why does it seem that after ever disaster, government agencies struggle to rebuild in a timely manner? Join this interactive session as David Roover and other developers discuss how to leverage modular construction in a post disaster setting.

Research and Innovation in the Offsite Construction Sector

Andrew McCoy, Managing Director of the Coalition for Smart Construction, Virginia Tech
Jason Van Nest, Director, NYIT Center for Offsite Construction

The U.S. Regulatory and Legislative Landscape for Modular Construction

Alex Carmack, Director of Government Affairs, Modular Building Institute

Join MBI’s Government Affairs Director Alex Carmack as he provides updates and leads a discussion on the latest state and federal regulations, legislation, issues, and opportunities for the modular industry.

Updates from the States: Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia

Mike Moglia, Chief, Housing & Buildings Standards Division, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Jiqui Yuan, MD Director of Building Codes Administration, Maryland Department of Labor
Construction Regulation Administrator, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Hear directly from state administrative program officials about the latest trends, updates, and challenges facing the industry. Additional state representatives may join the panel.