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.
Quick Answer. As of 2014, the average construction cost to build a new home in Washington runs between $80 and $200 per square foot. To determine the actual construction cost for a new home in Washington, there are many variables, including the type, style and quality of supplies and location. A 2,000 square-foot home with total construction costs of $250,000 would run $125 per square foot to build. Adding a gourmet kitchen, upscale bathroom or other high-end features could drive the final cost to $300,000 or more, so that the same 2,000 square-foot house cost at least $150 per-square-foot to build.