The types of tools and equipment required in order to assemble and erect the building depends on the size and complexity of the building purchased. The following is a very comprehensive list that may be of value to you if you have never assembled a metal building before. Bear in mind, that you may not need everything on this list to erect your building: spud wrench, hammer, centering punch, square, complete set of wrenches (open-end, socket, box-end), pry bar, pipe wrench, pliers, vise grip pliers, drill bits, power drill or combination power/hammer drill, screw gun, power wrench (impact wrench), nibbler (electric sheet metal cutter), level (three foot minimum), hacksaw, broom, wire brush, caulking gun (open barrel), chalk line (100’ long), channel locks, extension cord (#10-3, 2/4 way box, 250’ long), fire extinguisher (#10), load binders, plumb bob, sheet metal snips, tape measure (12’ to 25’ long, 100’ long for foundation measurements), ladder, chain, rope, hoist or forklift (should be all-terrain), come-along (power pull), saw horses, tarps, first aid kit, safety equipment (goggles, hard hat, gloves, work boots, etc.) Additional tools may be required depending on the specific requirements of the building.