Criteria | ✦ Light Steel Structure Warehouse | Concrete / Brick Warehouse |
Construction Speed | ✓Days to weeks (bolted assembly) | ✗Months (curing, formwork) |
Material Cost | ✓30–50% lower per sq ft | ✗Higher material + labor cost |
Foundation Requirement | ✓Lightweight — simpler foundation | ✗Heavy — deep/costly foundation |
Interior Column-Free Span | ✓Up to 60m clear span available | ✗Limited; requires interior supports |
Future Expansion | ✓Add bays without demolition | ✗Structural modification required |
Relocatable / Demountable | ✓Fully bolted — can be moved | ✗Permanent structure |
Seismic Performance | ✓High ductility — absorbs energy | ✗Brittle — cracks under seismic load |
End-of-Life Value | ✓Steel retains scrap / resale value | ✗Demolition cost, low scrap value |