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.
Summary: How much does it cost to build a house? Professional builders know the current cost to build a new home is $89 to $160 per sq ft, or more, depending on the homeâs size, design, quality, and location. These costs per square foot do not include the cost of land, financing costs, builderâs overhead and general expenses, marketing costs, sales commission, or profit.