Build a 60,000 Square Foot Steel Building
Building a 60,000 square foot steel warehouse can be an affordable and efficient option for businesses in need of extra storage space. Pre-engineered metal buildings can be designed to meet specific needs, providing ample, secure space for short- and long-term storage.
The Benefits Of A Metal Building Warehouse
Metal warehouses take 30% less time to build and require very low maintenance with little annual upkeep. Commercial-grade steel framing also lowers insurance premiums due to its inherent fire resistance. Because of their engineering flexibility, these buildings are highly adaptable to various uses in the various commercial building marketplace. Wide, open areas are required for most distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and warehouse structures, and a clear span steel warehouse does not require interior support columns. In fact, a steel prefabricated warehouse can offer unobstructed interiors up to 300 feet wide, allowing forklifts and other warehouse machinery to easily navigate all areas of the structure.
Applications of a 60,000 Square Foot Warehouse
Modern steel buildings are flexible in design, and a 60,000 ft2 steel building kit is frequently used as a retail outlet, mid-sized church, small convention center or production facility for printing operations. Local shipping companies may find this amount of space sufficient for use as a transfer facility between online stores and their customers.
In addition to single story formats, steel buildings can be constructed with multiple levels, maximizing usable space and property value within a limited (but upscale) urban setting.
How Much Does It Cost To Build A 60,000 Ft2 Warehouse?
*DISCLAIMER: The drastic fluctuation in construction prices mandate using this information as a general guide. It is important to understand that supply chain issues, financing costs, material costs, and consumer demand can significantly impact cost estimates.
When it comes to major construction expenditures, there are many factors that contribute to the final cost amount. Although your expenses will be divided between material and labor costs, differences in design may lead to one design being more or less expensive than others.
Cost per square foot for a commercial steel building varies in price. Costs will vary significantly depending on the region, the size of the warehouse, as well as other factors, such as land clearing, distance from utilities, architectural design, and the price of raw materials at any given time. Another consideration is whether the building has more than one level.
Materials
The cost of steel and fuel, as well as the building’s design, function, and location, all contribute to material costs. Steel warehouses vary in price. Costs will vary depending on the region, the size of the warehouse, as well as factors such as land clearing, distance from utilities, architectural design, and the current price of raw steel prices and materials. Another consideration is whether the building has more than one level.
*DISCLAIMER: The drastic fluctuation in construction prices mandate using this information as a general guide. It is important to understand that supply chain issues, material costs, and consumer demand can significantly impact cost estimates.
Labor
The median labor expense varies in price, around +/-20% to 40% of building cost of the project’s total budget. Labor costs include:
- Wages
- Worker’s compensation
- Insurance
- Payroll fraud
- Paid time off
- Recruiting and training expenses
- Equipment, including company phones, computers, and vehicles
HVAC Equipment
HVAC, like everything else in construction, is subject to regional price differences as well as final, local building codes and design specifics. The average price for commercial rooftop systems will vary in price.
Factors Influencing Construction Costs
When it comes to major construction expenditures, many factors contribute to the cost. Although expenses are typically divided between material and labor costs, differences in design may lead to one design being more or less expensive than others.
Hard Costs
The hard costs associated with the construction of a steel building include the final price of all labor and materials involved in its construction. This project cost covers foundation work, cement, steel, building shell materials, windows, roofing, HVAC systems if required, and interior finishes if necessary.
Soft Costs
Costs that are not directly linked to the construction of a building or project, such as labor and materials, are known as building soft costs. Non-physical items like inspections, permissions, leasing fees, insurance premiums, and administration expenses are frequently involved. A general contractor’s soft cost to the owner might be considered a hard cost to the GC in some cases, since the owner is charged for it. Similarly, a sub’s soft cost may be a hard cost for the GC.
Cost Comparison: Single vs. Multi-Level Steel Buildings
Modern steel buildings are flexible in design. 60,000 square foot steel building kits are frequently used as retail outlets, mid-sized churches, small convention centers, or production facilities for printing operations. Local shipping companies may find steel buildings with this amount of square footage of space sufficient for use as a transfer facility between online stores and their customers. In addition to single-story formats, steel buildings can be constructed with multiple levels, maximizing usable space in a limited but upscale urban setting.
Regional Price Differences and Impact
Cost per square foot for a commercial steel building varies in price depending on the region, the size of the warehouse, and other factors such as land clearing, distance from utilities, architectural design, and the overall price of raw materials at that time. Regional price differences can significantly impact cost estimates due to supply chain issues, material costs, and consumer demand.
Additional Design Options
Depending on the construction project the building’s final use, steel warehouse design might include various add-ons and design choices.
Flooring
- Concrete Floor Finishes: Concrete is frequently left plain, but it doesn’t have to be. Finished concrete floors provide all the structural and economical advantages of concrete without sacrificing their visual appeal. To produce genuinely distinct patterns, finished concrete floors can be glazed, dyed, stained, or etched.
- Waterproof Vinyl: Waterproof vinyl tile is available in many designs and patterns, including those that mimic natural wood and stone. Vinyl has significantly lower material and installation costs than these other flooring alternatives and does not shrink and expand significantly with the change in temperature.
- Poured Resin: Resin floors have become popular in the steel construction sector. The system involves applying an epoxy resin onto a concrete surface that hardens and creates a tough layer. It’s long-lasting, easy to maintain, and inexpensive. They’re also smooth, which can be beneficial if the building uses machinery that cannot move over seams.
Ventilation
Every steel building, regardless of the weather, requires an adequate ventilation system. In the summer heat, ventilation is essential for maintaining a pleasant temperature, while also providing air circulation and removing stale air. Vents are also required in the winter to avoid condensation from accumulating on the walls, which can cause damage.
Insulation
Insulation is critical for steel structures. It helps keep heat from transferring throughout the steel structure itself, but also reduces condensation formation and noise levels inside. Insulation adds stability to both steel building costs and interior temperatures, improves comfort of workers, and makes the structure more energy-efficient, helping you save money on heating and cooling expenses.
Design Your 60,000 Square Foot Warehouse With Allied Steel Buildings
Allied Steel Buildings’ pre-engineered 60,000 square foot warehouses are a cost-effective and durable solution for retail, e-commerce, and warehouse solutions. Contact us today to learn more.