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By: Angie Dobson
November 8th, 2018

Your pole barn is crucial to your operation. Day-to-day activities take place in this post-frame building. It's where you spend a significant amount of time; for some people, it's a huge part of your livelihood.

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By: Angie Dobson
September 28th, 2018

As an entrepreneur, have you ever found yourself in the following scenario? Business is booming (pro), but the current space no longer fulfills your needs (con). It’s an exciting time, but now you’re tasked with designing a new building. After much consideration, you’ve decided to expand your commercial operation. You keep going back and forth between a post frame and a steel frame building in your mind.

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By: Angie Dobson
July 14th, 2017

Each component of a building system is important, no matter if you decide to build a wood structure, steel structure, or a pole building. Have you ever stopped to think about the construction method being used and what all of those details will require? Is that something that even matters to you? Will you be looking over those details before you choose a builder?

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By: Angie Dobson
May 2nd, 2017

Post frame construction is touted for its durability, sustainability, and cost-savings. Perhaps, the building system’s biggest advantage is design flexibility. It’s the very reason why architects, designers, and engineers favor this construction method over others.