The FBi Blog

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

Cori Lane

Cori grew up on her family's small grain and livestock operation in Northwest Indiana. In 2018, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Marian University Indianapolis. Having shown beef cattle for 12 years at the county, state, and national levels, Cori chose to pursue a career in agriculture. Today, she serves as the Marketing Content Creator on the FBi team. In her free time, Cori enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, listening to live music, and traveling.

Posts | Videos | Residential Buildings | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
July 6th, 2021

Your house needs a new roof, and like other building materials, the options are abundant.

Building Construction | Posts | Post Video

By: Cori Lane
June 14th, 2021

In the fall of 2020, FBi Buildings introduced the QLYFT building system, an unprecedented way of erecting post-frame structures on the ground. Yes, you read that right. We’re building pole barns on the ground and raising them to the desired height. We created this construction method to improve crew safety while taking product quality to the next level.

Building Construction | Project Prep | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips

By: Cori Lane
May 24th, 2021

“Do you have room in your construction schedule to build my pole barn?” This question is frequently asked by customers who want to put up a post-frame building by the end of the year.

Posts | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Horse Barns | Commercial Buildings | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
April 12th, 2021

Modern post frame construction is touted for its design flexibility. This building method offers a wide selection of exterior and interior finishes, roofing materials, and architectural details. You can achieve virtually any aesthetic your heart desires – steel, vinyl, and wood siding with a brick or stone façade. Any roof pitch can be utilized and covered with asphalt shingles or metal panels.

Posts | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
March 29th, 2021

After inches of snow and brutal chill, the final traces of winter are disappearing. The thawing ground means that spring has sprung and warmer temperatures are here!

Building Construction | Project Prep | Posts | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Permitting | Site Preparation | Financing | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
March 22nd, 2021

Shouse. Barndominium. Post frame home. Whichever term you use, it’s safe to say that pole barns with living quarters are in style.