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What’s the Easiest Way to Buy a Steel Building?
I get it. I really do. Everyone in the country wants ‘easy.’ It’s the reason why fast food is so popular. Evidently you can learn a language in 10 days now, or so an advertiser would have you believe. We’ve got robot vacuum cleaners, grocery store delivery services, online degree programs and the ability to… …

5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Small Business
Let me guess…you took one look at the title, and said to yourself, “There is no way I’m doing that!” No entrepreneur, CEO, manager or small business owner would ever knowingly do anything to sabotage his or her own company. But there is some reason why your business isn’t growing. Unfortunately, you can only tread… …

Would Your Company Take a Job Erecting Steel Buildings?
I often get opportunities to talk to several steel builders and contractors around the country and they often tell me the same thing. Business is getting tougher and tougher to secure. With a market share of around 10%, the United States is the second largest construction market worldwide. Many people and businesses are building, as… …

What Kind of Steel Building Are You Looking For?
What do you think of when I say, ‘steel building?’ Do you visualize a boxy warehouse? How about a large barn on a farm? What about fully stocked living quarters? A steel building can be all that and more. In fact, a steel building can be used for virtually any type of construction application. We… …

Are You a “Barn-Again” Farmer?
You’ve heard of the ‘born-again Christian’, right? For those people that believe, it’s a term that Protestants use to describe the phenomenon of gaining their faith later in life, or someone achieving their spirituality in a religion different than what they grew up believing. But I’m asking you if you’re a “barn-again’ farmer? No, I’m… …

Want to Build Your Own “Shed-quarters?”
In 2015, more and more people aren’t going into an office to work. Telecommuting is clearly on the rise. You might think most people that work from home are millennials, or even just stay-at-home moms. But according to the U.S Census Bureau, now the typical telecommuter is a 49-year old man or woman – who… …

What Keeps General Contractors Up at Night?
Often times, you’ll read about different tips and advice for general contractors and builders on the Armstrong Steel Network. One phrase that’s predominantly in my vocabulary: ‘We like to make people’s steel building dreams come true.’ A big part of my job is helping that first time builder get the building of their dreams, and… …

Don’t Buy a Steel Building on eBay!
I was on the phone with a buddy of mine the other day. It’s the same conversation you’ve had with your friends before. We had a quick chat about our wives, kids and careers. He asked me how my job was going, having recalled I worked in the steel building industry. That’s when he said… …

4 Reasons Why You Need a Steel Practice Facility
If you walk into my office, it’s impossible not to notice all of my sports memorabilia. Flags, team calendars, autographed baseballs and even rare ‘Wheaties’ boxes adorn my desk and occupy my personal space. Honestly, I’ll surround myself with anything Minnesota sports related – banners, jerseys and photos. I’m sure a lot of you are… …