Now only in phrase bated breath, which was used by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (1596). c.1300, to contend with blows or arguments, from Old French batre to hit, beat, strike, from Late Latin battere, from Latin batuere to beat, knock (see batter (v.)).
The average per square foot cost for commercial office space construction can be anywhere between $100 per square foot to $200 per square foot or even more.
  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. Based on current material costs and actual inspections, building costs range from $200 sq. ft to as high as $300 based on the quality and finish of the home. Coastal hom â¦ es typically are higher due to increased engineering costs (coastal area).