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Rural Builder Hall of Fame inducts three new members

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Three more inductees were welcomed into the Rural Builder Hall of Fame at the National Frame Building Expo in St. Louis on March 1. They were nominated and elected by their Hall of Fame peers and now join an elite … Read more »

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Post frame with panache: Working with architects

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An architect isn’t generally one of those positions every post-frame builder has tucked away in their arsenal of professional consultants but there are arguments for why they should be. One contractor who uses architects on a regular basis is Bob … Read more »

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Trial over pole barn results in fraction of damages for owner

A difference in expectations of a pole barn led to a recent jury trial in South Dakota, with the customer awarded only a fraction of what he was seeking from the builder. The owner of the pole barn, Doug Altman … Read more »

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Under 40: Mike Gilmore found his niche in pole barns

One tip often given for developing a successful business is to find what you love, then do it. Mike Gilmore was one of those lucky ones who discovered his passion early in life and enjoys a thriving business in the … Read more »

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Lester introduces an engineered single-panel shop door

Big ag machinery requires big storage. But you have to clear the door first. Lester Building Systems has solved the problem with the introduction of its new Power Pivot single-panel door system.   Targeted to the agricultural market, the door … Read more »

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PFMI: Educating the design community

NFBA members work as one to promote post-frame opportunities The National Frame Building Association launched the Post-Frame Market Initiative with generous support from members whose pledges were matched by the Binational Softwood Lumber Council. Post-frame builders and suppliers support this … Read more »

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Column: Frame Building Expo, your Gateway to success

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  By Larry Edema, chair, NFBA board of directors  /  Make no mistake, the 2012 Frame Building Expo in St. Louis (February 29—March 2) is your “Gateway to Success” — a three-day event offering the latest products, equipment and information … Read more »

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Doors, windows and skylights can quickly add value

By Laura Glass – The benefits of retrofitting commercial buildings with new windows are not difficult to sell. “Replacement windows provide increased energy savings, increase the interior comfort of the building and bring in more light,” says Bill Doyle, marketing … Read more »

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Secure Your Early Bird Discount in January: Register for Frame Building Expo Today!

The 2012 Frame Building Expo, February 29-March 2, is offering an Early Bird Discount for all trade show registrations made in January. Register this month in order to receive your reduced fee. Both NFBA members and non-members receive discounted rates … Read more »

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S-5! Family of Roof Clamps

Easy installation. Unprecedented holding strength The diverse line of S-5!® attachment products offers mounting solutions for the vast majority of national and international metal roof profiles. The S-5! family of standing seam metal roof clamps utilizes patented penetration-free technology to … Read more »

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