# Episode 58: Part 1 - Barndominiums: Common Mistakes, Real Costs, and How to Build Them Right - FBi Buildings

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Podcast: [Building With Metal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-with-metal-7068345)
Published: 2026-04-15T13:00:06+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1330

## Resource

Barndominiums are one of the hottest trends in construction right now — but they come with a lot of misconceptions. In this episode, Kathy Miller sits down with Blair Neihouser, Vice President of Sales at FBI Buildings, to cut through the hype. Blair explains what a barndominium actually is, how it differs from a shouse, and why post frame construction is such a natural fit for this building style. He also tackles the big cost question head-on: are barndominiums really cheaper to build? Plus, Blair shares what kind of person is best suited for this lifestyle — and why COVID changed how people think about where and how they live.

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