21 / BUILDING COST CALCULATOR
What will a steel building cost on your site?
Pick a size and a scope of supply for a preliminary range. Cost per square foot falls as buildings get larger and rises with eave height, door openings, and finish level.
Inputs
4 FIELDSBUILDING TYPESIZE PRESETSCOPE OF SUPPLY
Preliminary range
2,400 SQ FT$101,400 – $118,800
≈ $45.42 PER SQ FT · MIDPOINT $109,011BUILDING PACKAGE
- Structural steel frame & secondary$30,085
- Roof & wall panels$16,410
- Trim, closures & fasteners$8,205
OPENINGS
- Roll-up / overhead doors (1)$3,850
- Walk doors (1)$1,150
- Windows (2)$1,440
- Wainscot panel band$2,040
INSULATION
- R-13 blanket$4,320
ERECTION
- Erection labor & equipment$17,550
- Crane & lift equipment$7,760
ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS
- Sealed drawings & engineering$5,040
- Permitting support$1,450
- Freight & delivery$4,520
ALLOWANCES
- Contingency allowance (5%)$5,191
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE. SUBJECT TO SITE VERIFICATION, ENGINEERING REVIEW, LOCAL BUILDING-CODE REQUIREMENTS, FINAL MATERIAL PRICING, AND FOUNDATION REVIEW.