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.
Actual metal building prices can vary significantly by region, supplier, and the current cost of raw materials. 1  In general, you can expect to pay approximately $15 to $25 per square foot for a basic rigid frame commercial steel building (all inclusive).