The Ultimate Guide On How Much A Steel Building Costs

So you’re interested in a steel building, now what? Once you’ve learned about the many benefits of metal buildings, a cost analysis is the logical next step in considering your new building project. So asking, “how much does a steel building cost?” is a great way to get started.

First things first, it’s important to understand the different factors that go into pricing out the cost of your metal building. Here, our goal is to break down exactly the types of expenses that are commonly considered when pricing out a metal building.

The Cost of a Metal Building Per Square Foot

When researching the cost of a metal building per square foot, pricing can certainly vary depending on the different factors that go into determining an estimated fee. Misleading information and confusing comprehensive price variations that exist within the industry can be discouraging, but stick with us and we’ll help alleviate your apprehension by addressing common misconceptions and answering your burning, cost-related questions surrounding the construction of a steel building. 

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Formulating an accurate steel building price quote requires the right information. No matter how many times we blow out our Birthday candles, that all-inclusive, magic number simply does not exist.

On the high side, a steel building could cost $25 per square foot. But keep in mind, that number is by no means law and certainly does not apply to the construction of every metal building. That begs the question, how did we come up with $25 per square foot? 

Here’s a metal building cost breakdown:

A steel building price of $25 per square foot will typically include permits, concrete, a shell of the metal building, and its erecting cost.

A rough estimate for a 50×100 building should look a little like this: 

Erecting price per square foot: $4-$6

The shell of 50x 100 building per square foot: $10*

*The price per square foot of the shell can go down as the building gets larger.  

Concrete per square foot: $8-10

Needless to say, prices will often fluctuate. Contractors have different rates, loads and codes are also going to be variables in determining each metal building’s cost per square foot.

Our team of professions at MBMI have been thoughtful in calculating a reliable ballpark-price that’s easily adapted on a state-by-state case. Click on the image below to review the rough pricing estimation for each of our most popular building sizes. 

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