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    Building new Shop - Contractors / Builders?

    So we're closing on a new house in the next month and we'll be building a new dedicated shop. Probably looking for something around 1500 - 1800 sqft. Looks like we have a couple routes to try either a builder to do a turnkey solution (more $$$ I'm sure) or try to find on our own. Anyone had good experience with any framing crews, builders or concrete people around Charlotte? I'm trying to get a ball park figure on what it will cost but with the house market being how it is I'm sure it will be astronomical. I saw builder discount supply had a 30 X 50 1.5 story "kit" around 21K. I'd have to provide the foundation and the labor to get it framed up though. Any experience with them? I plan on doing most of the finishing work myself once the basic structure is together.

    I'm excited and overwhelmed so any words of wisdom is greatly appreciated.

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    Here are a couple of options to think about:

    1. You can go conventional and stick frame it (the builder supply) framing kit.
    That is a pre-packaged kit usually with trusses windows and doors (depending how much you buy option wise.

    2. You could go pre-engineered metal building. This can be super fast to assemble. If you choose this option, then make sure the columns are straight and not tapered. Additionally, have those columns pre-punched with 1/4-3/8 holes so you can back frame with wood.
    You can have this come with the frame door(s) and roof/gutters/downspouts. Then the erector can assemble super fast . Then you back fame conventionally. If you choose this also have the eave height @ 12', have the ceiling insulated by the erector. Need crane for this (typically a boom truck or Lull type tele fork lift).

    3. You could go the route of pre panalized system. This is a wood framed system where every wall is completely made and bolted together, these can be a good deal but lead time could be long. Need crane or boom truck for this.

    If you go pre panalized or Metal make sure you research the company. There are some that build crappy kits, caveat emptor.

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    Choosing a repair contractor is one of the most difficult puzzles for property owners. The selection of a specialist determines the quality of the work done, the costs, and whether a person will be satisfied with the result. The current organization should definitely have current facilities. Ask for a tour to evaluate the quality with your own eyes. The foreman is your closest person at the construction site. Specify: will you have a project manager? How many objects does he lead in parallel? Also, immediately make a draft of the future housing with the designer and show it to the foreman.

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