Regular Hot Rolled Steel Plates and Sections usually cost less than Cold Rolled sections with a galvanized coating. (Typically, weathering steel is used more in transmission structures).

It is usually possible to get a better price if you order more steel at once. In this instance, if you had different structures for one location, rather than ordering separately, try to coordinate to get all the buildings together. It could save money on freight and other expenses.

Loads with over-length and over-width sections could get costly because you have to get freight permits depending on the states along the delivery route. Typically, the price for broader structures is higher than for taller buildings.

Special welding inspection requirements and tests above and beyond typical industry standards could raise the price. If the job requires third-party inspection, send the material off for testing, or else it could increase the price.

Directly embedded structures typically cost less than structures mounted on base plates as they require less material and labour. (Depending on specific requirements such as the environment, design or construction type).

Generally, having minimal detail on the structure can reduce detailing and fabrication times, and the construction weighs less, which helps cost.

For most projects using standard structures can save time and money because, over time, engineers and detailers can pull these designs, offering better lead times. which helps cost.