DEFINITION of 'Time Value of Money-TVM'. The idea that money available at the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity. This core principle of finance holds that, provided money can earn interest, any amount of money is worth more the sooner it is received.
Investment: 1  Pole Barns average cost range ranks anywhere between $14 - $40 per square foot. This average is based on use as a storage building with mid-level accessories. 2  My Steel Buildings average cost is based on the same storage building use with mid-level accessories. The cost is only a little higher than Pole Barns, making the smart long term investment. The average cost range ranks between $18 - $50 per square foot. What a small investment for such amazing long term benefits.
The three main things that affect the price of any pole building, garage, or horse barn are: A good rule of thumb for figuring out the price of a pole building, from a quality builder, is to estimate about $10 a square foot, for a basic project. On a 40 x 60 building, the price can drop to about $7.50 a square foot. The larger the project, the lower the price per square foot. The reason for the drop in cost is we're able to pass along many of the materials savings onto the customer.