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.
All things being equal, it commonly costs 20 percent to 30 percent more for a custom home than for a new production home, according to Hudson. Construction of a custom home typically runs from $200 to $400 per square foot. In addition, building a new home can take months or, in the case of a true custom home, up to a year and requires extensive participation by the buyer in selecting design and product options, site visits and home walk-throughs.