The FBi Blog

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

Angie Dobson

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.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons

By: Angie Dobson
November 11th, 2019

Our builder comparison for this week is featuring Morton Buildings.® Arguably one of FBi’s biggest competitors, Morton constructs post-frame buildings for ag, commercial, residential, community and equine facilities. They’re firmly committed to being the industry leader, focusing on innovation, service, and quality. Morton pledges to construct only high-quality, post-frame structures that help make your dreams come true.

Posts | Building Tips | Structural Integrity

By: Angie Dobson
November 4th, 2019

Whether you refer to them as pole barns or post frame buildings, one thing is certain... the post frame building design has evolved significantly over the years. From round poles to laminated columns, from nails to stainless steel screws, from Silicone Polyester to Kynar, the post frame building continues to innovate.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons

By: Angie Dobson
October 28th, 2019

Our builder comparison for this week is featuring Cleary® Building Corp. Similar to FBi, Cleary constructs buildings for ag, commercial, residential and equine facilities. They’re firmly committed to bringing their clients lasting quality, all at an affordable price. In this blog, we will be presenting the facts and strengths of each builder. Our goal is to help you have a better understanding of how FBi compares to Cleary before you make a final decision.

Posts | Building Tips

By: Angie Dobson
October 21st, 2019

Do you consider yourself an organized person? For some of us, it comes naturally. For others, it’s a work in progress. Each and every single one of us has our own system on how we store things. It might not make sense to the person who’s trying to find that extension cord or drill bit but it makes sense to you.

Posts | Building Tips | Comparisons

By: Angie Dobson
October 15th, 2019

We understand that most people shop around and get multiple pole barn quotes before they make a decision. It’s also not uncommon for us to get several questions from our customers asking how we differ from other pole barn builders or supply companies. Whether you’re looking for a farm building, hobby barn or horse stable, we want to ensure that you understand the seven key differences to look for when comparing builders. Over the next several weeks, we will compare our post-frame buildings with some of our biggest competitors.

Posts | Building Tips | Building Features | Energy Efficiency

By: Angie Dobson
October 7th, 2019

When it’s time for you to start designing your post frame building, what steps do you think you need to take? It’s not uncommon for some customers to sketch their pole barn layout on graph paper because they don’t want to forget their design. Not only does this help them visualize the layout of their building prior to talking to a post frame builder, but it also lets them compare different layouts if they have more than one in mind.