Jan 2014 - page 52

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January 2014
NFBA members are not only post-frame
builders, but also suppliers, manufactur-
ers, building material dealers, code and
design professionals, and structural engi-
neers. To support its members and stimu-
late growth of the post-frame industry, the
NFBA has established a range of industry
tools and code resources, education pro-
grams, access to technical and legal ex-
perts, networking opportunities, market-
ing and communication initiatives, and
the industry’s only system of certification
that helps distinguish the best practices
and best professionals within the trade.
Members additionally benefit by having
their company description and contact
information profiled the NFBA’s website
which features a customized search en-
gine for finding builders, suppliers and
designers. NFBAmember annually gather
at for the Frame Building Expo, an event
that not only offers an opportunity to net-
work, but also to gain hands-on education
during workshops that run the spectrum
of industry specific and general business
practices, including estimation, market-
ing, sales and tradecraft. Top builders in
the industry are also honored during this
event. “The Builder of the Year program
helps showcase marquee projects across
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