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Current Steel Cost
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I would call or talk to a local steel fabricator or erector to get an accurate number.
In my area (midwest states, USA), installed steel (raw steel, fabrication and erection) is running about $1,500 a ton, or $0.75/pound on jobs with a sufficeint amount of steel (whole buildings or large additions). This number can vary widely depending on location and the specific job requirements.
In my area (midwest states, USA), installed steel (raw steel, fabrication and erection) is running about $1,500 a ton, or $0.75/pound on jobs with a sufficeint amount of steel (whole buildings or large additions). This number can vary widely depending on location and the specific job requirements.
$1500/ton for erected steel would be the bargain of the millenium. Are you sure it's not material only?
We do a lot of steel projects all over the country. Average prices range from $3000-$4000 for erected steel.
I'm not sure you can get a breakdown of costs for specific sections. Granted there may be higher costs associated with handling and erection of heavy sections, and tube steel is typically 30-50% more than rolled wide flanges, but I've always seen the estimates by the ton.
Calling any fabricator would get you a quick answer for your specific area, however.
We do a lot of steel projects all over the country. Average prices range from $3000-$4000 for erected steel.
I'm not sure you can get a breakdown of costs for specific sections. Granted there may be higher costs associated with handling and erection of heavy sections, and tube steel is typically 30-50% more than rolled wide flanges, but I've always seen the estimates by the ton.
Calling any fabricator would get you a quick answer for your specific area, however.
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