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Structural Steel: Gross vs Recoverable Value

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Advanced • Budget: Risk: Overvaluation • Difficulty: Advanced

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

A building contains large quantities of structural steel. Should I value all visible steel at current scrap prices?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Structural Steel
  • Gross vs Recoverable Value

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 9 Upvotes

No. Estimate recoverable saleable weight and subtract concrete attachments, coatings, cutting loss, inaccessible sections and non-metallic contamination. Then deduct dismantling, lifting, cutting, loading and transport. Gross theoretical steel value is not project profit.

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