Free planning guide
Plan it right before you price it.
Most building regrets are decided before the steel ever ships. The Steel Building Planning Guide walks you through the seven decisions our advisors work through with every client, in the order that saves you money and headaches.
- How to pick the right structural system for your span
- Where concrete, engineering and site work really land in your budget
- The questions to ask before you sign with anyone
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Seven decisions, in the order that matters
The same framework our advisors use on every project, written so you can work through it at your own pace.
Start with how you’ll use it
Now and in ten years. Every other decision flows from this one.
Choose the right structural system
Tubular, cold-formed, truss or red iron, and where each one makes sense.
Get the size right
Width, length and eave height, and why they don’t cost the same.
Plan the site and paperwork
Access, grade, drainage, setbacks and what your county will ask for.
Treat concrete as part of the building
Slab thickness and footing depth, with real planning numbers.
Plan the finish before you order
Insulation, liners and framing choices that are cheap now and costly later.
Compare total project cost
Why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest building.
Your pre-signing checklist
Ten questions to ask anyone, plus what the timeline really looks like.
Rather talk it through?
A building advisor can walk you through every decision in the guide for your site, your use and your budget. Call or text 417-218-8348.