When you need a lot of space under roof, a pre-engineered steel building is an economical and quickly constructed solution. The clear spans result in more usable floor area and faster build times than conventionally constructed buildings of the same size.

Allied Steel Building kits allow architects to efficiently design 40,000 square foot buildings quickly and safely, all at an affordable price. With the cost of construction materials constantly rising and supply chains shaky, using pre-engineered kits from Allied Steel Buildings adds certainty to any construction project.

The Benefits of a Metal Building Warehouse

Metal buildings have a number of benefits including speed of construction, lower costs to build and insure, and reduced maintenance costs. Since Allied Steel Building kits are prefabricated, when the kits arrive at the jobsite they are ready to assemble. Compared to traditional building methods, Allied Steel Buildings can be assembled into a 40,000 square foot building in about 33% less time than traditional methods.

Not only are labor costs reduced, but material costs are too. The pre-engineered pieces in the Allied Steel Building kit are precision-cut from bulk purchased steel, resulting in cost savings that go directly to your project.

Building costs are lower and insurance costs too. Insurance companies prefer steel buildings due their strength and reliability. Due to their resistance to damage, Allied Steel Buildings hold up better in natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, fire, and pest infestations. Because of this resilience, insurance rates are typically lower for a metal building than their wood-framed counterparts.

That resilience not only makes steel buildings cheaper to insure, but also to maintain. With a 40,000 square foot building, it is important that the building stays mechanically sound and reliable. Naturally resistant to mold and rot, the main concern for metal buildings is corrosion. By coupling your Allied Metal Building with a superior paint finish, your metal building is not only protected, but can come with a decades-long warranty. Additionally, cracking, peeling, blistering, and chipping are easier to note and correct during routine inspections, even many years into the future. Noticing rotting wood inside of walls is much more difficult.

Applications of a 40,000 sq ft Warehouse

A 40,000 square foot metal building can be used for many different applications. With Allied Steel Buildings’ modular design, it is easy to customize your building to fit your specific needs. Due to the flexibility of the design, these buildings have many different applications:

• Warehousing
• Auto service center
• Hangars
• Distribution center
• Industrial manufacturing facility
• Warehouse store

With global supply chains being disrupted, many companies have found it makes more sense to hold more raw products or finished goods closer to where they will be needed. Adding a 40,000 square foot warehouse to your company’s portfolio is a great way to increase resilience in uncertain times. The flexibility of large metal buildings means the building’s use can change over time too.

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 40,000 sq ft Warehouse?

Construction prices fluctuate greatly and can change drastically due to labor or material shortages. With that said, a typical 40,000 square foot building costs between $12 and $19 per ft2 to build, or $480,000 to $760,000. Stud-framed warehouses, in comparison, cost between $28 and $48 per ft2, and tilt-up construction costs $27 to $40 per ft2.

When budgeting the cost of your 40,000 square foot building, plan carefully and pay close attention to both the hard costs and soft costs.

DISCLAIMER: The drastic fluctuation in construction prices mandate using this information as a general guide. It is important to understand that supply chain issues, material costs, and consumer demand can significantly impact cost estimates.

Hard Costs

Hard costs can be thought of as the brick and mortar costs of a construction project. Hard costs tend to be more tangible and easier to estimate.

Materials are often the first hard cost that comes to mind. The metal, concrete, and other components that go into the project will make up a great portion of the construction cost. High variability in the prices of these goods makes it hard to predict costs long term. You should always double check these costs close to your project start date.

Labor is another key component of hard costs. As wages rise, so do construction costs. Having good project management is key to keeping this cost component in line from the beginning.

HVAC equipment is very important and should be planned out from the beginning. Temperature, humidity, and air quality will be vitally important in your building. Be sure to understand what building codes affect your building and how it will be used. Making retrofits to these systems later can be expensive and it is often better to spec the right equipment from the start.

Soft Costs

Soft costs tend to be a bit more intangible which can make them harder to estimate. While often less apparent, soft costs are often a significant part of a project’s budget. Common soft costs include:

• Architectural, Design, Studies fees,
• Rentals, Equipment, and Tools
• Loans, Accounting, Finance, and Insurance fees
• Project Management, Taxes
• Land, Permits, Survey fees,
• Advertising, Marketing, PR fees

Additional Design Options

Allied Steel Buildings offer many flexible design options so it is important to plan out what you want ahead of time. With a 40,000 square foot building, small changes can have big impacts that it is important to be aware of.

Flooring

Choosing a flooring option for a 40,000 square foot metal building is crucial to ensuring the building can be used properly. Options range from finished concrete flooring to high quality SPV vinyl flooring:

• Concrete flooring provides a nice, durable, and easy to clean floor for your metal building. This type of flooring is lower cost and resists fire, stains, water damage and other issues. It is also easy to repair over time.
• Adding a resin layer on top of the concrete is a great way to make the surface even more resilient and better able to withstand use in an industrial environment. Epoxy resin forms a hard sturdy layer on top of the finished concrete, that is perfect for forklift and heavy traffic use.
• A 100%-waterproof rigid core vinyl (SPV vinyl flooring) is a wonderful alternative to finished concrete when you want your building’s floor to have a more finished look. This type of floor covering remains very strong thanks to its stone-plastic composite core and is ideal for warehouse and high-traffic areas.

Ventilation

When not done properly, inadequate ventilation can be expensive to operate or worse dangerous for the building’s occupants. Condensation control, temperature regulation, and air quality preservation are the three key roles of ventilation. Natural and active ventilation methods can both be used to keep your metal building and its occupants happy and in good condition.

• Without ventilation, a metal building would get very hot and uncomfortable. Natural ventilation can be as easy as adding louvers, windows, and ridge vents to allow natural paths for air to flow through the building.
• Sometimes natural ventilation is not enough and active ventilation is required. Active ventilation uses large fans and other energy consuming devices to pull and push fresh air in and stale air out of the building. Both active and natural ventilation systems are often used in conjunction with each other.

Insulation

If your metal building will be actively heated or cooled, adding insulation can make a lot of sense. Without insulation, energy bills will be considerably higher and condensation can damage the building’s structure over time. Cavity insulation and continuous insulation methods exist that can keep your metal building comfortable year round.

Design Your 40,000 ft2 Warehouse with Allied Steel Buildings

Allied Steel Building Pre-Engineered 40,000 ft2 metal buildings are a cost-effective, flexible, safe, and durable solution for your large building needs. Whatever your application, there is an Allied Steel Building for you.

Don’t hesitate to contact our professionals at Allied Steel Buildings today to learn more about the cost to build a 40,000 ft2 metal building.