What is the cost differentiation between metal building/concrete/container?
A concrete structure installation typically costs 2/3 more than the pre-engineered steel structure to install. The container system is considered the disposable method and has a typically low installation cost. The maintenance cost requirements for concrete is substantially more than the minimal maintenance cost needs for a pre-engineered steel structure. The container system more closely aligns with the replacement cost consideration that would be higher cost. The cost for additions to a concrete facility would be limited in design and would require substantial labor costs. The pre-engineered steel structure provides a great deal of flexibility, with some labor for the addition. The container can be added to with more containers; however is limited to prior design loads, existing openings and the original configuration layout. If the addition can be performed it could require major field retrofitting labor cost.
