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Indianapolis, Indiana – February 28, 2007 – The National Frame Builders Association (NFBA) held its annual convention and trade show, Frame Building Expo, February 28- March 2, 2007 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the NFBA’s Award Luncheon on February 28, first place winners in 16 categories received plaques for the annual NFBA Building of the Year Contest.

These buildings are judged on design, quality and overall aesthetics. Entries were submitted by builders from all across the nation.

Three of the winners were for buildings sold, designed and erected by FBi Buildings.

FBi won the following:

Category: Ruralpolitan/Residential
Building Owner: Ron Smallenberger of Morton, IL

Category: Horse Barn
Building Owner: Country Ridge Stables, Mundelein, IL

Category: Ag / Shop
Building Owner: Hoekstra Potato Farms, St. Anne, IL

Founded in 1958, FBi Buildings has designed and constructed more than 15,000 pre-engineered agricultural, equine, commercial, industrial and retail buildings in Indiana and Illinois. It ranks among the Midwest’s top design/build firms, with 290 employees, including engineers, construction professionals, sales staff and support personnel who provide integrated design and construction services.