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Post-frame construction has gained popularity in the commercial business industry. Thousands of customers have turned to FBi Buildings to reimage a traditional metal rectangle into a sophisticated retail front. With a wide array of projects from farm implement stores, landscape companies, office-warehouse buildings, Harley Davidson dealerships, strip malls, and even a pool company, post-frame offers versatility and quick construction, making it a top choice for many business owners. In this blog, we will break down: The top five factors that influence post-frame cost The average cost range for post-frame construction The benefits of using post-frame for your commercial business

The modern American dream is to buy an acre or more of land and build a new home, whether a traditional stick-built home or a barndominium. Post-frame construction for residential use has continued to rise. Many customers prefer a barndominium floor plan due to its open concept and versatile design. In addition, many customers want a shop to do woodworking, tinker on cars, and store equipment.

Farming today is different than it was even 25 years ago. While 98% of farms are family-owned, as the farm is passed onto the next generation, the inherited pole buildings do not always meet the needs of today's farmers.

Are you looking for a home that not only offers low-maintenance but also contributes to a sustainable future? If so, a pole barn home might be your ideal solution. With their rustic appeal and versatile design, these structures are gaining popularity across Missouri. But who exactly builds these energy-efficient barndominiums in the Show-Me State?

If you are looking for a pole barn builder in the Midwest, you might have encountered FBi Buildings or Walter Buildings. Ironically, both family-owned companies started building pole buildings for farmers in 1958. Today, both companies build post-frame buildings for residential, commercial, equine, and agricultural uses in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Barndominiums are traditionally two-story rectangles with either a steel or wood frame. People also call these modern homes shouses (shop houses), shomes, or pole barn homes. Barndominiums offer open-concept floor plans from their clear-span trusses. What once was just a building in which to store equipment has revolutionized the post-frame industry. Often, they are thought to be a lower-cost living solution. However, the interior finishes, design choices, overall square footage, and depending on how much you DIY can make your project more than traditional stick-built homes. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, customizable, energy-efficient home, a barndominium might be for you! In this blog, we will discuss what factors to consider when selecting a floor plan, what companies offer barndominium floor plans, and tips for purchasing one.