The FBi Blog
Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.
Angie graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Prior to joining the FBi team, Angie was a kitchen and bath sales consultant in Lafayette, IN. In 2012, she started with FBi as the Inside Sales/Marketing Assistant. Today she holds the role of Sr. Marketing and Inside Sales Manager. Angie grew up in a farming community and has always enjoyed helping her family on the farm. A past 10-year 4-H Member, her passion for livestock pursued her to take a career in the agriculture field. She and her husband live in Northwest Indiana with their two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor leisure activities and spending time with friends and family.
By:
Angie Dobson
January 19th, 2018
The Energy Advantage Package is our recommended high performance interior liner system. With the Energy Advantage, your building becomes more attractive, energy efficient and useful. The high-tensile steel liner (or plywood, OSB, drywall or any combination) covers all interior framing, improving appearance and reducing maintenance.
Posts | Building Features | Energy Efficiency
By:
Angie Dobson
December 18th, 2017
When you hear the terms “pole barn or post frame building,” what image comes to mind? A durable farm shop for the hardworking farmer and his/her equipment? A large showroom exhibiting the newest sports car or heavy-duty truck? A spacious hobby shop for the classic car collector and his/her collection? A horse barn equipped with an indoor riding arena for the equine enthusiast? All of the above? The design flexibility of post frame -construction is mind-boggling. It’s the very reason why you’re interested in building a pole barn.
By:
Angie Dobson
December 14th, 2017
For Phil Bane, CEO of Bane-Welker Equipment, the look and design of his commercial post frame buildings is key. He wants space that is welcoming to his customers and is something the community can be proud of. These buildings help represent 50 years of legacy started by Phil's father in 1967. While the design and quality of these buildings is superb (according to Phil), the values shared by FBi Buildings and Bane-Welker Equipment are extremely important; family, community, trust, and integrity are just a few.
By:
Angie Dobson
December 14th, 2017
Elevate your business with a commercial, post frame building When people think of a pole barn or post frame building, they often picture a farm shop or cold storage building for agriculture. What many people don't know is that post frame construction gives you flexibility in design and is a great option for commercial buildings, including automotive dealerships.
Building Maintenance | Posts | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Angie Dobson
August 14th, 2017
Routine maintenance is a crucial part of extending any product’s useful life. We change the oil in our vehicle and rotate the tires. We install software updates on our electronics. We hire professional landscapers to prune the shrubs and weed the landscaping around our stick-built home. While no post-frame building lasts forever (just like the examples listed above), you can prolong its lifecycle with regular pole barn maintenance.
By:
Angie Dobson
August 14th, 2017
Your farm is more than fields of corn and beans, it's the family's heritage and future. Hear Dick Clark from Remington, Indiana, share the legacy of his farm and the shared values between his family business and the FBi Buildings family.