The price of a steel building is individual, based on a range of variables that impact its cost. By figuring out the financial impact of these factors, you can better calculate the budget required for the construction of your building.
How much should you budget for your steel building? As structural steel experts, Bromsgrove Steel is able to provide guidance on costs below…
How Much Will A Steel Building Cost?
The cost of a steel building can vary significantly, making it impossible to put a set answer to this question.
Gathering quotations from architects and construction companies will help you gain a more accurate figure. In order to be able to receive an accurate quotation for your steel building, however, a concept design is required.
At this stage, you should consider the factors that impact the cost of steel structures in order to ensure your design doesn’t stray too far from your ideal budget.
Factors that Impact The Cost of Steel Structures
Some of the factors that impact the cost of steel structures include:
- Location
- Material costs
- Labour costs
- Design and size
- Acquiring planning permission
We discuss these factors in more detail.
Location
One of the greatest factors influencing the cost of your steel building is its location. The geographical location will affect labour costs and material costs, with some locations, particularly southern regions of the UK, having a higher price tag.
Access to the building site may also be another contributing factor, especially if specialised machinery or further work is required pre-build to ensure the site is accessible and safe for workers.
Material Costs
Material costs will be affected by the availability and demand of materials, as well as logistics such as transportation costs.
The cost of steel will depend on the amount and type needed for your building. Other variables surrounding material costs include: the amount of insulation required, electrical wiring requirements, and whether there is a pre-existing foundation.
Labour Costs
Labour can amount to one of the biggest costs in construction projects.
Labour costs must account for construction and assembly, as well as for additional work such as electrics and plumbing.
However, one advantage to structural steel being your framing material is that it does not require drying time and construction is less likely to be delayed by adverse weather conditions. Unlike traditional materials, such as brick and mortar, structural steel can be manufactured offsite, with modular parts transported to site for assembly. This results in a much quicker assembly process, reducing the costs of labour.
Design and Size
The design and size of the building will affect its cost.
Larger and more complex buildings will require greater planning and regulation, more material, and construction and assembly time – all of which will crank up costs.
You should also factor in the cost of having the building designed. This will require the efforts of an architect and structural engineer to provide technical drawings from which the building can be constructed.
Bromsgrove Steel works alongside architects and structural engineers to provide design feasibility and advice, ensuring construction processes are not delayed or complicated by obstructions.
Planning Permission
Your steel building will most likely require planning permission.
Obtaining planning permission will come with an additional cost, especially if a professional is hired for the administrational work. However, by choosing to not hire a professional, you risk the application being denied – costing you more in the long run.
The design of your building, encompassing material costs and labour requirements, will largely dictate the cost of the structure. Other contributing factors include location and planning permission. By taking a well-considered conceptual design to an architect, structural engineer or construction company, you’ll be able to more accurately gauge costs.
At Bromsgrove Steel, we offer a complete manufacturing service that covers everything from design to supply or installation. Whether you need portal frame buildings or another steel structure, our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
