=94.= The price of =structural steel= varies continually as the steel
market fluctuates. The cost of erecting steel also varies continually
and depends on the difficulties to be overcome. Heavy steel work costs
less per pound than light roof trusses and domes, because less shop
work is required in proportion to the weight. For average prices in the
eastern part of the United States, heavy steel may be taken at 3³/₁₀
cents per pound. Roof trusses, due to extra framing, will cost about
3⁸/₁₀ cents per pound, and light, complicated dome work will cost 6½
cents per pound. These prices are for steel delivered and painted. To
erect steel costs anywhere from ½ to 2 cents per pound, depending on
local conditions.