Post-frame construction is an engineered wood-frame building system that meets UBC and IBC standards. Post-frame buildings feature large, solid sawn posts or laminated columns instead of wood studs, steel framing, or concrete masonry. They transfer loads to the ground or surface-mounted to a concrete pier or masonry foundation, and may use plastic barrier systems for enhanced protection of wood and concrete posts or piers.
NFBA is a non-profit trade association that promotes the interests of the post-frame construction industry and its members. The association’s members are primarily post-frame builders, suppliers, manufacturers, building material dealers, code and design professionals, and structural engineers.
For nearly 50 years, the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has represented the interests of builders, suppliers, distributors, academics, and code and design professionals serving the U.S. post-frame industry. Its mission is simple: Members working together to help build your post-frame business.
The Frame Building Expo is the premier event for post-frame professionals. From the industry’s leading companies exhibiting their latest innovations to the largest selection of post-frame education available to entertaining social opportunities – the Frame Building Expo is the single largest event purely dedicated to post-frame.
NFBA is committed to educating builders, suppliers, designers, manufacturers, homeowners, building owners, and more. Here you'll find just some of our educational resources.
Recognizing Exceptional Performance-Based Accomplishments by Members
Whether it's building innovative structures that exceed customer expectations, demonstrating excellence on the job site, providing outstanding service to the post-frame industry or showing a tireless commitment to safety - NFBA members are some of the hardest working men and women around.
We have provided a wide of variety of resources for prospective and current members. Please note that some of the content is password protected and only available to NFBA Members. In order to have complete access please log in.
In as much as it is my belief that my reputation in the Building Industry is dependent upon my devotion to the highest ideals of honesty, courtesy, and integrity, as evidenced by my willingness to conduct business in a spirit of fairness and equality for all; and in as much as the National Frame Building Association has dedicated itself to the same high ideals of professional responsibility, I hereby agree to abide by and to conduct business in accordance with the following Code of Ethics:
1. I shall at all times exercise the utmost integrity in all of my business transactions and in all my relations with customers, employees, suppliers, and competitors.
2. I shall refrain from the use of false or misleading advertising and will honor the written and approved purchase agreement of my customers.
3. I shall make no false statements or circulate harmful rumors about my competitors’ product, business, financial or personal standing.
4. I shall endeavor to abide by present and future building standards of the National Frame Building Association.
5. I shall make every effort to preserve my customers’ trust and good faith by providing the service and repair parts which he or she may need.
6. I shall dedicate myself to the promotion of professionalism within my industry, and I shall work diligently to build and perpetuate continuing consumer faith and trust in the National Frame Building Association builders.
7. I shall faithfully stand behind the work I perform and the products I sell in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and warranty.
8. I shall, in good faith, furnish to the proper building authorities all certifications which are required of me, regarding professional or structural engineering and loading standards.
9. I shall encourage my fellow employees, my fellow members of the National Frame Building Association, and my colleagues to adhere to this Code of Ethics.
