Large foundation information....

[7o7o]

I can't find an estimate on a 18,000 sqft. foundation for a steel/metal building. Does anyone on here have any ideas on a price? I have heard $50,000 all the way to $150,000 both with labor included. Any information you can provide me will really clear things up

THANKS!

 

[SlideRuleEra]

One of the best sources for "ballpark" construction costs are publications by R. S. Means. Pehaps this online calculator will get you started

http://www.rsmeans.com/calculator/index.asp

Suggest that you look around their web site for more relevant publications.

http://www.SlideRuleEra.net

 

[AggieYank]

The estimates vary so much because they depend on quite a few factors. One important factor is soil condition. If the soil is bad enough, a suspended foundation may be required, which will be more expensive than a typical slab on grade. Another factor is how much site work will be required. If you go with a slab on grade, the site may require 5 feet of structural backfill, or it may require 6 inches, leading to obviously different prices. And one more factor is what goes inside the building itself. If you have a suspended foundation, using CMU walls everywhere will require more reinforcing steel, and maybe deeper beams than if you go with metal studs inside, or just a big empty warehouse. I apologize if you already know all this, but since you gave a fairly general question, a general answer was in order.