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.
News | Cost | Permitting | Site Preparation
By:
Angie Dobson
March 26th, 2021
It’s been a little over one year since COVID-19 shook our nation. It has been a challenging time for all of us. For some, most days were probably just a blur, and we did what we could just to get through the day. Even though people could continue to work during the pandemic, the reduced labor force is being felt into 2021. If building a pole barn is part of your plans for this year, now is the time to get that project rolling.
Posts | Cost | Repairs & Renovations
By:
Angie Dobson
March 8th, 2021
Rot. This dreaded pole barn repair will happen, especially if your post-frame building was constructed in the 1970s or 1980s. Not to be confused with improper pole barn maintenance, rot is a fungus that flourishes with darkness, moisture, and oxygen.
Farm Buildings | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Open-Sided Buildings
By:
Angie Dobson
February 15th, 2021
Are you a hardworking farmer interested in extra storage space for large implements? Are you a commercial business owner looking to protect your products or services from the elements? Maybe you’re tired of leaving your equipment outdoors and would like to keep them protected under roof but easy enough to be still accessible when needed.
Building Tips | Cost | Energy Efficiency
By:
Angie Dobson
January 25th, 2021
As Midwesterners, we know firsthand that Mother Nature can be unpredictable. We should be used to it by now because we never know what type of winter she’ll bless us with until it’s here. I’m sure that you know people who dread the long winter months. Some of your friends and family might even find peace when it snows.
By:
Angie Dobson
January 25th, 2021
2020 was a big year for all of us. Due to your support over the last year, FBi was able to: Survive COVID-19 Break into new sales territory by expanding into Michigan and Wisconsin Launch the QLYFT building system None of this could have been possible without the dedication of our hard-working team and our loyal customers. Here's a look back at our top blogs, videos, resources, and post frame projects of 2020.
Building Tips | Building Features | Building Design
By:
Angie Dobson
January 4th, 2021
When people think of a post frame building or pole barn, they might envision farm shops, machine sheds, or even horse barns. The common misconception about post frame construction is that it’s primarily used for agricultural buildings because farmers need the wide, open space to store their equipment.