Cost of structural steel
Cost of structural steel
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I know prices have gone up, i am looking at the RS means 2002 edition (i know its a little old) the cost of structural steel is roughly 1350$ per ton (2000 pounds)just material, and 1500$ incl labor overhead and profit, i am aware of the city indecies and the whole nine yards, and it can change day to day, but what is a good rough estimate of the cost of a ton of steel now-a-days? Thank you






RE: Cost of structural steel
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RE: Cost of structural steel
RE: Cost of structural steel
I'm located in Troy, NY. I just had a little over a ton of A36 delivered for a small residential job. The delivered price was just over $1300.00. I think I could do better with a larger load, but the going rate here is about $1000.00/Ton for the steel itself.
-Mike
www.sewellgeneralcontracting.com
RE: Cost of structural steel
Last year the prices were:
$0.50/lb CND or $0.41/lb USD
The best bet is to call a supplier and get the price.
Currently a large amount of scrap steel is being shipped to China which is driving up prices for suppliers.
RE: Cost of structural steel
Here are some price index websites:
http://www.meps.co.uk/N.Amer%20Index.htm
http://www.steelonthenet.com/frameTRA.html
http://cruspifutures.com/
(you'll need to create an account to use the CRU site properly)
Hg
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Plate cost slightly more, and tubes cost considerably more.( I think about $1.05/lb for tube)
Also, I'm sure geography (and project size)will play into it.
The costs have actually leveled off in the last few months. We actually saw a drop in price for the above mentioned shapes. Tube is holding strong at a premium. For the difference in price it is worth the time to compare HSS and W columns in regards to loading and weight.
RE: Cost of structural steel
As for supply, fabrication and installation costs, some where around $5/lb - $6/lb. USD (Again depending on location!!)
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