Any ideas?

[Applecore]

Any thoughts on national average price per square foot putting up steel buildings anyone? Bet it's still lower than stick-built.

[matt_75]

Probably depends on the application. A barn is going to be less than a church. Also area can make a big difference, permits in New York are going to be more expensive than New Mexico. A typical price for basic rigid-frame steel buildings is between $15 to $20 per square foot. This includes materials, delivery, the foundation, and construction. A more finished building may be closer to $20 to $30 per square foot, and extensively customized buildings with brick facades, unusual shapes, or complicated construction can reach $40 per square foot or more.

[freeski23]

I'm pretty sure I heard from my insurance agent that traditional construction (on homes) is around $120 per square foot. I'm not sure if commercial buildings are higher.

[CAVH]

Those two figures look about right. Depends on where you are in the country and the circumstances (i.e. is it a union pour for the concrete, are you building "green" etc,)

[Compass]

Who cares what the national average is? No offence intended but remember "all politics is local" and so is the square footage price of a steel building. (Once completed that is............)

[Handydan]

Are you just interested academically in what it would be or is it a PR question? Like the other posters stated it's going to vary. i do agree with you overall that it is less expensive than wood.

[Applecore]

Thank you for the responses.