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Plain Builder is part of a growing network of magazines and trade shows owned by Shield Wall Media.

Plain Builder is a business-to-business publication that covers the news, companies, products, and information for construction professionals in or doing business with the Plain Communities. This includes post-frame, cold-formed steel, roofi ng, roll forming as well as other types of construction and construction-related manufacturing. Plain Builder recognizes the vital and increasing contribution the Plain Community makes to the construction industry.

ABOUT OUR SUBSCRIBERS:

  • 73% are directly involved in making purchasing decisions
  • Nationwide coverage. East 17%, South 26%, Midwest 33%, West 17%, National 6%, Outside US 1%
  • Represent all categories and types of construction, including but not limited to: post-frame, CFS, red iron, stick built, portable, masonry, roofi ng, manufacturing, residential, agricultural, commercial and municipal
  • The infl uence of Amish construction is on the rise. The growth is driven by the increasing
  • Amish population. For instance, New York’s Amish population has more than quadrupled since 2000.

HOW PLAIN BUILDER IS UNIQUE:

  • \We are the only magazine exclusively focused on the Plain Community as it pertains to construction and the trades.

IN EVERY ISSUE:

  • The Voice of Experience: Tips and advice on business from successful Plain Community business people
  • The Voice of Enthusiasm: Thoughts and adventures of young Plain Community entrepreneurs
  • What Do You Build?: Snapshots of buildings, roofs, homes, additions or anything our readers would like to share
  • 10 Tips: Tips and tricks on everything from framing a building to safely using tools, from our readers
  • Step by Step: Breaking down the process of common construction practices
  • Supplier Directory: 6 pages of contact information and phone numbers from our—and your—favorite manufacturers, dealers, and distributors of building products and equipment.

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