What are the key differences between kit-only, GC-led, and turnkey construction for a flex space steel building?
Kit-only: TruSteel sends the red-iron kit and stamped plans; you handle slab, permits, and erection. GC-led: you still buy the kit, but your hired general contractor manages concrete, crews, and trades.
A flex-space steel building can be delivered multiple ways.
1. Kit-only. TruSteel ships a bolt-up red iron steel building kit, roof and wall panels, trim, fasteners, and county-specific stamped building and foundation plans. The package is 100 % steel sourced from IAS-accredited manufacturers and engineered for storm loads. You schedule the concrete, permits, and installer. Typical timeline: quote and sketch in 24–72 hours, drawings in 2–4 weeks, materials on site about four-six weeks later. Lowest upfront cost, highest time on your side.
2. GC-led. You still buy the kit direct, but you hire a licensed general contractor to run the job. The GC handles site planning, permits, slab, erection crew, insulation (common R-19 roof / R-13 walls), doors, electrical, and inspections. Expect a 10–30 % markup for that coordination but fewer calls for you. You keep control of finishes and can choose an 80×120 or 100×200 layout without learning every trade.