Question 1

What is a Manufacturing Data Book (MDB)?

Accepted Answer

A Manufacturing Data Book (MDB) — also known as a Manufacturing Record Book (MRB), Quality Dossier, or Vendor Data Book (VDB) — is the complete quality documentation package delivered at the end of a fabrication or engineering project. It contains all inspection reports, material certificates, test results, welding records, and compliance documentation required by the client and applicable codes (ASME, PED, EN 1090, NORSOK).

Question 2

What is the MDB Builder?

Accepted Answer

The MDB Builder by BizzBit is the world's first end-to-end web application for digitally assembling, sharing and approving Manufacturing Data Books. It generates a complete MDB structure in 3 minutes based on sector-specific templates, assembles the final PDF with cover page, table of contents and bookmarks, and provides a secure online review portal for the client.

Question 3

What is the difference between an MDB, MRB, Quality Dossier and Vendor Data Book?

Accepted Answer

These terms refer to essentially the same deliverable — the complete quality documentation package for a fabrication or engineering project. The terminology varies by region and sector: MDB (Manufacturing Data Book) is common in European engineering, MRB (Manufacturing Record Book) is used in oil & gas and offshore, Quality Dossier is used in general European manufacturing, and VDB (Vendor Data Book) is used by equipment suppliers. The MDB Builder supports all of these.

Question 4

When does the MDB Builder launch?

Accepted Answer

The MDB Builder launches in Q3 2026. Join the waitlist to be among the first to try it and receive early-bird access.

Question 5

Is the MDB Builder free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the free tier covers your first 3 projects and 15 MDBs, with no credit card required. Paid plans are available for teams that need more.

Question 6

Do my suppliers need an account to deliver their documents?

Accepted Answer

No. You select the chapters a supplier owns and send a secure invitation link by email. The supplier opens the link, uploads their PDFs and the platform records exactly what was delivered, when, and by whom. You monitor progress and approve or reject in real time without forcing your supplier to create an account. If the supplier already uses MDB Builder, the project automatically appears in their workspace, clearly labeled as yours.

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