If you test a sample of a fossil or rock and compare the amount of parent atoms of a radioactive isotope to the daughter atoms formed by decay, you can figure out how many half lives have passed and the age of the sample.
1. Local building permit costs & lay of property: Depending on what municipality/region you build in, pricing for building & development costs can range from as low as $10,000 to $30,000. For example, on a 1,800 square foot home, this translates to a difference of $11.00 per square foot.Building a house on a low-grade property most likely requires extra work in regards to raising the grade and bringing in extra loads of fill.n estimate is just that: 'an estimate;' until a clearer picture of what is being built, by whom, and where, is finalized. Generally, we find the 'price per square foot' rate to be around: â¢$110-$130 per square foot to build a house your own (self build). â¢$160 - $200 per square foot to hire a custom home builder.
  The answer depends on the region you will build in and the quality and type of materials used. On average, the cost per square foot to build an average home is $125 per â¦ square foot.   There are some builders, who build what is called formula homes.That is a home that is built on your property, built to specific designs in a small selection of choices and layouts, exclusive of options. The answer depends on the region you will build in and the quality and type of materials used. On average, the cost per square foot to build an average home is $125 per â¦ square foot.   There are some builders, who build what is called formula homes.