When a customer wants to build a steel structure building, he will find multiple steel structure suppliers for quotes. Of course, the quotes obtained will be very different. So what factors will lead to huge price differences? How should customers choose to get a more cost-effective price?
Different steel structure designs will affect the amount of steel used in steel structure buildings. Different designers certainly cannot design exactly the same building. Design software, calculation methods, design habits, etc. will affect the differences in design drawings. Even the scheme drawings at the quotation stage will be very different. The amount of steel used is a very important factor affecting the price of steel structure buildings. If the amount of steel used is too large, it will lead to waste and high prices. If the amount of steel used is too small, it is easy to cause safety problems. So when choosing a quote, pay attention to the difference in the amount of steel used. Whether to consider earthquake resistance, fire resistance, snow load, wind load, etc. will also lead to different designs and steel usage.
The building’s enclosure is another important reason that affects the quotation factors. The enclosure structure generally includes roof panels, wall panels,windows and doors, floor decking, etc., and the prices of enclosure structures of different materials vary greatly. Choose the appropriate enclosure structure according to local needs. For example, if the local climate has no extreme weather and does not require insulation, you can choose a cheap single-layer color steel plate. If there is a need for insulation, insulation cotton rolls are more cost-effective than rock wool panels.
The shape, size, structure, processing quality, and configuration of the building are also important factors that lead to price differences. Different quality requirements for steel components will lead to large price differences. For example, whether small components need manual polishing, galvanizing thickness, paint thickness, paint brand, door and window quality, etc. will affect the final quotation.
The location, qualifications, scale, equipment configuration, and worker wages of the steel structure fabrication manufacturer are also some factors that affect the supplier’s quotation. The fabrication factory has a good location and high worker wages, so the manufacture cost will naturally be high. If the fabrication factory is located in a more remote location, large in scale, with general equipment configuration and low worker wages, the fabrication cost may be much lower, but the local transportation cost may be relatively higher. The cost of large-scale manufacturers may be higher than that of small manufacturers.
If you receive different quotations, it is best to visit the corresponding factory before making a comparison. Different quality may lead to huge price differences. If it is not convenient to visit, find a manufacturer with relatively rich experience, who can provide timely feedback on technical issues and quotations, and who can cooperate with you better.