About Us History and Background Recognizing and Promoting Industry Quality Steps to Become MBI Certified Recognizing the Value of Education Costs and Other Details You should Be a Metal Building Institute Certified Contractor Recognizing and Promoting Industry Quality The Metal Buildings Institute Contractor Certification Program is the industry’s only quality recognition plan for contractors and erectors. Certification demonstrates a commitment to quality workmanship, sound business practices, adherence to safety policies and worker training, and much more. Eligible companies are contractors, erectors and roofers primarily or substantially engaged in the pre-engineered construction market. Upon completing the program’s comprehensive documentation and verification requirements, certification is awarded and the recipient may promote that designation in the marketplace. Perhaps more importantly, the certification process is intended to result in self-evaluation and examination of company policies and procedures. The steps that must be taken to earn certification often result in enhancements within the applicant company. This is a significant and valuable benefit to the MBI Contractor Certification program.