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By: Nettie Grubb
August 4th, 2025

Whether you are a business owner, contractor, land developer, or agent for commercial real estate, you understand that projects often take years to come to fruition. From securing funding to obtaining permits, the process can be lengthy for commercial land developers. By the time the project reaches a general contractor and subcontractors, it can feel like a sudden push to complete the job.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Energy Efficiency

By: Nettie Grubb
July 28th, 2025

When driving past a metal building home, you may think it is hot, hard to cool, or would be more expensive to regulate the temperature. This common misconception is false. One of our past customers who built a barndominium with three HVAC units claimed that it was only $20 more to control the barndominium compared to his other home. In this blog, we will break down the seven ways to design a barndominium for maximum energy savings from building materials to construction methods. There are seven different ways you can build your barndominium for long-term energy savings.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Repairs & Renovations

By: Alexander Wolf
July 21st, 2025

When considering a pole barn repair and renovation project, adding windows might be on your wishlist. You want to introduce more natural lighting, or your goal is to renovate your existing pole barn into a barndominium. For most people, the installation process can feel overwhelming. So, what’s the best way to approach this task? Should you take on the challenge, or trust the post-frame construction experts?

News

By: Nettie Grubb
July 14th, 2025

There have been many headlines regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that was passed on July 4th, 2025. With so many headlines, it can be challenging to understand how this will affect the ag market.

Building Construction | Building Maintenance | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Site Preparation | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
July 7th, 2025

Post-frame buildings are a significant investment. When you’re spending thousands of dollars, it’s only natural to ask: “How long will my pole barn last?”

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Energy Efficiency

By: Nettie Grubb
June 30th, 2025

The barndominium lifestyle is a growing trend due to its modern design and low maintenance. Whether you are considering a barndominium, shouse, or a pole barn home, energy efficiency is a top benefit of post-frame construction. You may be wondering how post-frame buildings are energy efficient Is having an open floor plan less efficient? If you build a barndominium, what are the advantages of a post-frame home? In this blog, we will outline what makes a barndominium energy efficient compared to a traditionally built home.