Project planning
Plan your steel building
Answer a few project questions to organize the information needed for a steel building quote — including building type, dimensions, location and timing.
- 4 short steps
- About 1 minute
- No purchase commitment
- Shared with selected supplier companies
Step 1 of 4 · Building
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What type of building do you need?
Start with the building type and approximate size.
Approximate sizeOptional
Common sizes
Requesting information does not require a purchase.
How the estimate process works
01
Describe your building
Building type, width, length and project location.
02
Define the project
Tell us when you're planning to build and provide the contact details needed for the request.
03
Suppliers contact you
Your request may be shared with selected steel building suppliers that can discuss your project and quote options.
“Verified supplier” means selected business or profile facts about a company were checked against sources available to us at the time of research. It is not a guarantee of quality, licensing, insurance or project performance — what we check.
What affects your steel building quote?
Building size
Width, length and eave height influence material and structural requirements.
Building type
A garage, warehouse, agricultural building and aircraft hangar can require very different configurations.
Project location
Engineering and site requirements vary by location.
Openings
Large overhead doors, framed openings and specialty access affect scope.
Engineering requirements
Wind, snow and other structural criteria can change the building package.
Project scope
Delivery, foundation, erection and other services may or may not be included.
Helpful information to have ready
- Building type
- Approximate width × length
- Project ZIP
- Expected timeline
Comparing quotes?
Make sure you're comparing the same scope.
Steel building quotes can include different levels of engineering, freight, erection, foundation work and accessories. Review the scope before comparing the bottom-line price.
What to Compare →Before you request pricing
Know the approximate footprint
A rough width and length gives suppliers a better starting point.
Know the project location
ZIP code helps establish geographic and engineering context.
Know your timing
A realistic target date helps define the request.

