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Wick Buildings mourns the loss of visionary founder John F. Wick
More than a founder, he helped establish a new segment of the construction industry. It is with profound sadness that Wick Buildings announces the passing of our esteemed founder, John F. Wick, who left us on January 15, 2025, after 98 ½ years. John Wick was not only a trailblazer in ...
It’s award show season!
By Emma Peterson. Step aside Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars, it’s time to for the NFBA Building of the Year! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA)’s Building of the Year Award winners will be announced soon! There are 24 different categories plus a Judges’ Award that NFBA members were able ...
This year’s NFBA Expo was one for the books!
By Emma Peterson From education and innovation to cornhole and a dance off, Des Moines, Iowa was the place to be this year! Earlier this year, the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) hosted their 56th annual conference and expo at the Iowa Events Center. From an expansive list of ...
Top August stories: Innovate, keep safe and shine on
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ this past month! A popular article this last month among readers highlights the valuable resources produced by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) available for members of the post-frame industry. Coffee Shop writer, Emma Peterson, highlighted the association’s collection ...
Top August Stories: Post-frame education, coil coatings and multilingual training
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past August. With more people joining our amazing industry, that means more languages for companies to adapt to! Businesses are much more inclined to offer multilingual training but might not know where to start. That’s why last month, ...
Top August stories: Embracing drone technology, a legacy of innovation and post-frame potential
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) newsroom this past month. Contractors and other industry professionals are beginning to recognize the power and potential that drone technologies can offer their businesses. From providing better safety and efficiency measures to effectively minimizing the time ...
Unlock your post-frame potential with this free educational series
By Emma Peterson. Check out this comprehensive collection of webinars to gain more skills and resources for the post-frame industry. The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) is a non-profit trade organization that represents the members of the post-frame construction industry. This includes builders, suppliers, manufacturers, designers, engineers and more. The ...
The ins and outs of non-diaphragm post-frame structural design
By Anna Lockhart. Learn about the engineering details of post-frame design and building examples in this webinar! The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) offers a specialized educational program through their Post-Frame Advantage Online University, designed to help participants learn about the engineering design process for non-diaphragm post-frame structures. ...
A marijuana-free zone
By Jonny Suchor. Understanding marijuana policies in today's workplaces. Recently the National Building Frame Association (NFBA) and the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) provided safety toolbox talks discussing the consequences of using marijuana while on the job. Even though medical and recreational marijuana are legal in some states, it's still ...
The spotlight’s on the post frame industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NFBA highlights and supports the industry through education, events and more! In an episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke to Robyn Ommen from Sherwin-Williams, Joe Shimp from Conestoga Buildings, Josh Nowlin from Burrows Post Frame Supply, and Megan Pope from Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). ...
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