The FBi Blog

Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.

Angie Dobson

Angie joined FBi Buildings in 2012 and is now the Director of Marketing. She's an avid reader and enjoys outdoor leisure and cheering on her two daughters at their sporting events.

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.

News

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.

Building Tips | Building Features | Cost | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
December 14th, 2020

You work hard for your money, so you want to ensure those dollars are properly spent. If there is a way to cut costs and get the post frame building you’ve always wanted, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of that? One of the many benefits of building a pole barn is the flexibility for every budget and every need.

Residential Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Kit

By: Angie Dobson
November 23rd, 2020

Over the last couple of months, we’ve been going into detail with our pole barn kits’ price and building features. We’ve discussed pricing options for a 24’ x 24’ x 10’, 24’ x 32’ x 10’, and even a 30’ x 48’ x 12’ (just to name a few). This week we will be looking at cost and building materials for a 36’ x 56’ x 12’ pole barn kit. This will also be our last pole barn kit break down (unless we decide to add more to our material package options).