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As 2024 is winding down, many customers are looking ahead at their goals for 2025. Whether purchasing land to build a barndominium, building a new machine shed, or even repairing an existing building, creating your project with realistic expectations is essential.

Whether you want a new metal roof for your stick-built home or are interested in building a pole barn, there are several roofing material options. Metal Shingle Wood Shake Metal roofs are a popular choice for post-frame homes, stick-frame construction homes, and agricultural pole buildings. There are two styles of metal roofs. In this blog, we will explore what a standing seam roof is and how it compares to a standard metal roof.

2024 was a year of economic uncertainty. Many Americans feared the 2024 election results would be, thus stalling many customers from committing to building plans. Interest rates averaged 6.7%, which in turn deterred customers from building. However, barndominiums have been continuing to rise in popularity. As an expert in post-frame construction, FBi Buildings released The Ultimate Guide to Building a Barndominium to help customers with their decisions pertaining to pole barn home construction.

Barndominiums combine the charm of traditional pole barns with the comfort of modern living spaces. But how long does it take to build one? This blog will explore the typical timeline for building a barndominium, including factors that can affect the construction process. We'll break down the key stages of building a barndominium and highlight factors that influence the duration of each phase.

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.