GLFBA/BFBA Joint Association Event
Plymouth, IN 46563
A Great Day for a Stronger Industry
Join the Great Lakes Frame Building Association and Buckeye 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.
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
Today’s post-frame market presents new opportunities along with increasing pressure to compete on price. Eric Miner will explore how contractors can shift the sales conversation from price to value by building customer trust and communicating what sets their company apart. Learn how a value-focused sales approach can strengthen customer relationships and support sustainable company growth.
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.
