I've been asked to do a preliminary design on a new 9-story building in Manhattan. The building footprint is only 4000sf. My initial tendency is to use a structural steel frame, but the client had been led to believe that a concrete frame would be cheaper and faster to build. I personally don't see how it could be built faster than a steel frame, but NYC is a funny place. Does anybody have any experience in this area?
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I've worked in Manhattan for 20+ years, although not much building design. Shipping and erection access is a key issue in the city. Most streets cannot be closed during the day. Where in Manhattan is the facility to be constructed; it could shed some more light on the issues.
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Contact the AISC Solution Cenetr they can probally develop a cost estimate for both the Steel and Concrete alternative.
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American Institute of Steel Construction
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001
Fax (312) 670-5403
Phone (312) 670-2400
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