How much does it cost to erect a building?
This varies greatly, depending upon location. It depends upon availability of manpower, prevailing wage scale, and – to a large extent – the costs of providing insurance coverage for the workmen. Building dimensions and features can dramatically alter the cost to construct. Smaller and/or taller buildings with many features will be significantly more per foot than larger and/or shorter buildings with fewer features. Other factors can be travel costs, fuel, lodging or need for equipment rentals. Generally, all except the most complex or very small pole buildings can be built for approximately $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot. While it is not a guarantee you will be able to contract someone to build at this price, it does provide a representative example of costs.
