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Just finishing a 30x40 block building with a suspended ceiling(did ceiling myself..and wiring). I checked around and after putting in most of the stuff the pole/metal buildings don't come with I found I came out much better dollar wise. I think the big factor to most of us is how much we can do ourselves to save money. No one usually mentions money here but with the 2x4 lay in lights, accoustical ceiling (insulated), 2 big garage doors(and intrance door), work benches and shelves built and covered with galvanized metal, air lines piped and a good size concrete area outside the shop for a total bill around 16-17K. Heck, I've waited so long I even painted the floor. Was I dreaming or will you have more/less in you metal or Pole buildings when they are COMPLETE?? Biggest chunk was the concrete which is going up 6 more dollars a yard in January to $80 a yard. (and the two truck loads of rock dust to take care of the elevation!) I also suspect building codes and cost of material in our respective locations has a lot to do with it?