Ground Up Insights

Ground Up Insights is more than a blog — it’s your pre-build playbook. We share real-world lessons from hundreds of Midwest post-frame projects so you can avoid costly mistakes and build smarter. Whether you’re budgeting for a high-wind equipment shop or maximizing tax deductions on a new barn, our goal is simple: give you the knowledge to make informed, lasting decisions.

Gingerich Structures Post Frame Building Lean To and Garage Doors for equipment storage in Kansas
November 4, 2025
High-wind resistant post-frame equipment storage buildings in Kansas. 104 ft clear-span, fast build, power-troweled floors. Free SmartBuild 3D design — Gingerich Structures.
Dark gray metal building with garage door, white door and windows, and a covered porch with rocking chairs.
October 14, 2025
Planning a durable, cost-effective post frame building requires careful consideration from the very beginning.
A metal barn with a large garage door on a gravel road under a cloudy sky.
September 14, 2025
Investing in recreational vehicles, boats, tractors, or work equipment is a significant decision for any landowner.
Red barn with white trim, on a sunny day, blue sky, and clouds.
August 1, 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill Update offers significant advantages for farmers looking to maximize tax deductions on farm buildings. This legislation enhances opportunities for accelerated write-offs, helping to improve cash flow and support reinvestment in agricultural operations. Understanding these changes and how to leverage them is crucial for optimizing your farm's financial health.
Modern gray metal barn-style house with porch, in a grassy field under a blue sky.
July 14, 2025
When planning a post-frame building project across the Midwest, property owners often consider building kits as a cost-effective option.
Two people reviewing floor plans on a tablet, pointing at the screen.
July 14, 2025
At Gingerich Structures, we’ve encountered a growing trend among consumers: purchasing third-party floor plans from online sources.
White and black industrial building with a glass door and garage doors on a concrete lot.
June 14, 2025
The demand for flex bay buildings is on the rise, and for good reason.
Person's hand on a black calculator, surrounded by papers with diagrams on a wooden desk.
May 14, 2025
We get it—when you’re starting to plan a new post-frame building, the first thing on your mind is probably the budget.
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