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By: Angie Dobson
December 29th, 2025

2025 has been a year of significant change for the construction industry, from shifting tariffs and economic trends to the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill, which has influenced building costs and project planning nationwide. At FBi Buildings, we’ve kept pace with these changes while evolving our own operations to better serve our customers.

Residential Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Kit

By: Nettie Grubb
December 15th, 2025

If you need more space than a two-car garage but don’t want to lose too much of your backyard, a 24′ x 32′ pole barn offers the perfect balance of size, versatility, and value. It’s large enough for hobbies, storage, or a small workshop—yet compact enough to fit comfortably on most properties.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Design

By: Nettie Grubb
December 1st, 2025

You’ve designed your dream barndominium—whether it’s a cozy lakeside cabin or a sprawling country home with a workshop, your vision of a low-maintenance, energy-efficient space is within reach. But now comes a key question: what heating and cooling system will keep your home comfortable year-round? In this blog, we’ll break down the HVAC options available for barndominiums, from traditional furnaces and air conditioners to heat pumps, mini-splits, and alternative systems. You’ll also learn which features and strategies maximize energy efficiency while maintaining comfort in every corner of your post-frame home.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Design

By: Nettie Grubb
November 17th, 2025

Barndominiums offer the perfect mix of style, space, and function—combining living quarters with room for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. While these post-frame homes are known for their durability and low maintenance, achieving year-round comfort depends on the right insulation and HVAC system. In this blog, we’ll break down the best barndominium insulation options to help you maximize energy efficiency and keep your home comfortable in every season.

Comparisons | Cost | Product Review | Deer Blind

By: Nettie Grubb
November 3rd, 2025

As a hunter, you know the feeling. When the trees start to change colors, the leaves fall, and the morning air turns cold and crisp — your favorite time of year has arrived. The anticipation of sitting quietly, watching, waiting for that perfect moment to pull the trigger is what draws you back to the woods season after season. Whether you rent a spot from a local farmer or hunt on family land, the tradition of hunting is sacred — a time to reset, reconnect, and respect the outdoors. From bow to shotgun to rifle season, conditions can shift fast. That's why having a blind that not only blends into the landscape but also keeps you comfortable and protected is key to staying out longer and hunting smarter.

Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design

By: Cori Lane
October 27th, 2025

The beauty of post-frame construction lies in its design flexibility and long-term adaptability. Your pole barn can adapt to new purposes, letting it grow and evolve alongside your needs.