Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress. 75 to 90 percent of all physician office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Stress is linked to the six leading causes of deathâheart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has declared stress a hazard of the workplace.
For example, buildings in cold climates must be stronger in order to withstand large amounts of snow. Further complicating the matter, the price of steel tends to fluctuate. Generally, budget about $40 to $50 per square foot for a completely finished metal home with decorative features. That includes all materials, site work, construction and finishing. Garages cost far less, usually about $15 to $20 per square foot, because they require less finishing. Hereâs a general breakdown of what you can expect to pay for individual components of a completely finished house, as well as labor: Steel building or shell: $10 to $15 per square foot.
Building a custom home usually takes several months, or more, and unforeseen expenses squeeze your budget. Custom homes typically cost twice as much to build as existing homes in the same area, plus the cost of the land. The national average cost of building a two-story, 2,500 square-foot home is $125 per square foot. This estimate includes mid-range materials, efficient windows and doors, turnkey finishings and appliances.