Original Published as: NFBA & Chapter Updates: Closing Out 2025 with Events, Awards, and Industry Highlights
As 2025 winds down, NFBA and the Post-frame Industry Chapters are preparing for a season filled with events, recognition programs, and opportunities to bring members together. From Ohio to Oklahoma, the post-frame industry will be gathering to exchange knowledge, celebrate achievements, and strengthen professional networks.
Buckeye Frame Building Association (Ohio) Annual Expo
The Buckeye Frame Building Association will open the new year with its Annual Expo on Thursday, January 8, 2026. This annual Expo blends education, competition, and fellowship. The Expo will be held at Ashland University’s John C. Myers Convocation Center in Ashland, Ohio.
The Expo begins with registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by a full day of sessions, contests, and awards with time to visit with Exhibitors built in throughout the day. Highlights include:
- Safety Seminar at 9:30 a.m.
- ActionCoach Business Management session at 11:00 a.m.
- Lunch, Annual Meeting, Buckeye Building Awards, and NFBA Update at 12:30 p.m.
- Keynote presentation by Marvin Montgomery, Attitude is Everything, at 2:00 p.m.
- Nail and screw driving contests throughout the day, with cash and prizes awarded at the close of the event.
For more information and a full schedule, visit www.ohiopostframe.org.
Wisconsin Frame Builders Association Annual Conference
The Wisconsin Frame Builders Association will hold its 2026 Annual Conference February 3-4 at the Jefferson Street Inn in Wausau. Full details will be released in the coming months, but attendees can expect a full program of site tours, educational sessions, a Vendor Showcase with tabletop displays, networking opportunities, and updates tailored to Wisconsin’s Post-frame industry. Visit www.wisconsinframebuilders.org for more information.
Heartland Chapter Golf Outing
The Heartland Chapter recently hosted a successful golf outing at the Shangri-La Resort in Oklahoma. Builders, manufacturers, and associates participated in a day that combined competition and networking, capped by dinner and prizes. Sponsorship opportunities, golf contests, and a strong turnout underscored the chapter’s commitment to fostering industry relationships while advancing the post-frame industry.
NFBA Building of the Year Awards
Applications are being accepted now through December 1st for the 2025 NFBA Building of the Year Awards. The awards feature ten building categories plus a Judges’ Award, with builders competing in three divisions—Experts, Masters, and Premier—based on annual gross volume. Categories span the breadth of the industry, from agricultural storage to residential homes, barndominiums, and commercial facilities.
Recognition for winners includes:
- Presentation during the Awards Luncheon at the Annual Frame Building Expo
- Publication features in NFBA communications and Frame Building News
- Exhibit displays on the Expo show floor viewed by more than 1,000 industry professionals
- A commemorative plaque highlighting the company’s achievement
With new rules and entry requirements in place for 2025, NFBA encourages all eligible members to review the guidelines and submit their applications.
NFBA Conference & Expo 2026
The National Frame Building Association will host the 2026 NFBA Conference & Expo at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, February 25-27, 2026. This annual event brings together builders, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the country for three days of education, exhibits, and networking.
The Expo floor will showcase the latest products and services in the Post-frame Industry, with opportunities for exhibitors and attendees to connect face-to-face. Educational sessions will deliver practical knowledge on business growth, technical expertise, and safety best practices.
Exhibit space is available and companies are encouraged to reserve space early to maximize booth selection and promotional opportunities.
Plan now to join your fellow industry members from around the country for this premier event. Visit www.nfba.org for more information.
