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09/17/2026
Register Today for the BFBA/GLFBA Joint Conference!
BFBA/GLFBA Joint Conference
Education • Connections • Opportunity
Swan Lake Resort • Plymouth, Indiana
Plymouth, IN 46563
A Great Day for a Stronger Industry
Join the Buckeye Frame Building Association and Great Lakes Frame Building Association for a full day of industry education, networking, manufacturing insight and relationship building at Swan Lake Resort. The event is open to the entire post-frame industry.
Registration
Your registration includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and two drink tickets.
Please complete your registration by October 24.
Stay at Swan Lake Resort
Room reservations can be made directly with Swan Lake Resort by calling:
574-935-5680When making your reservation, please refer to the Great Lakes & Buckeye Frame Building Group Room Block to receive the preferred room block pricing.
Event Schedule
Featured Education Sessions
Hear from industry professionals on branding, building codes, post-frame sales opportunities and the steel market.
Show Up Before You Need To: Building Your Brand & Your Industry Connections
In today’s marketplace, people often know who you are before you ever shake their hand. Randy will explore how building a strong personal and professional brand, staying visible, and consistently engaging with your industry can build trust and create opportunities before the sales conversation begins. He’ll also discuss the value of associations, and why simply joining isn’t enough if you’re not actively engaged.
Navigating Indiana Building Code: Occupancies, Submittals, and Engineering Dynamics
Navigating building code in Indiana requires a clear understanding of how the IBC and IRC classify project uses, ranging from residential barndominiums to Group U utility spaces and commercial facilities. Successfully permitting these structures hinges on knowing when a project triggers mandatory state IDHS plan review, how to leverage PE Self-Releases for accelerated approvals, and how to properly align engineering requirements across design professionals. By mastering the coordination between your Engineer of Record, component manufacturers, and state reviewers, contractors can eliminate costly red-tags, avoid project delays, and protect their business from liability.
Post-Frame Market Sales Trends and Opportunities
Steel Market Pulse: Demand, Capacity, Tariffs & Trends
This session will cover:
- Steel global demand vs. domestic demand at a glance
- Domestic mill pricing and capacity trends
- Steel tariffs and duties
- Hot market sectors
Modern Door / Plyco Manufacturing Plant
1300 Virginia St., Walkerton, IN
Shuttle transportation will be provided from Swan Lake Resort.
You are also permitted to bring your own vehicle.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the event and put your company in front of post-frame industry professionals.
All sponsorship opportunities are nonexclusive.
Return Completed Forms
Buckeye Frame Building Association
7250 Poe Avenue, Suite 410
Dayton, OH 45414
Or email completed forms to:
