Commercial Plaza Design and Build in Lahore
By Tanveer Ahmed, CEO, Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO) · Updated · Reviewed by ACCO architects and engineers
Quick Answer
One ACCO team for your Lahore commercial plaza: brief, design, engineering, BOQ, approval coordination and construction under a single proposal. Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO), based in Gulberg-III Lahore since 1998, provides ACCO design & construction services with design drawings free on award of construction.
ACCO – Ahmed Construction Company · Updated 20 October 2026 · Reviewed by ACCO architects and engineers
Commercial Plaza Design-Build in Lahore – ACCO
Commercial Plaza Design and Build in Lahore
One ACCO team for brief, design, engineering, BOQ, approval coordination and construction, so drawings and costs are coordinated before work starts.
Request a Design-Build Consultation WhatsApp +92 322 8000190
Quick Answer
Commercial plaza design-build means one company, Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO), takes your project from brief and design through engineering, BOQ, approval coordination and construction to handover. You deal with one team, and the design is priced and checked for buildability before construction begins.
What Design-Build Means at ACCO
Instead of hiring an architect, then tendering the drawings to contractors, you appoint ACCO for both. Our architects, structural engineers, estimators and site teams work from the same drawings and the same BOQ. Your proposal states whether design and construction are agreed as one contract or as two linked stages, so you know what you are committing to at each point.
The Design-Build Process in 10 Steps
1. Brief
Use, budget, timeline and target tenants.
2. Plot information
Papers, dimensions, survey and applicable rules.
3. Concept design
Layouts, area schedule and façade options.
4. Engineering
Structure and MEP drawn with the architecture.
5. Estimate and BOQ
Itemised from the coordinated drawings.
6. Proposal
Scope, exclusions, specification, payments, timeline.
7. Approvals
Drawings submitted; observations followed up.
8. Construction planning
Schedule, procurement and site setup.
9. Construction and finishing
Structure, services, finishing and specialist installs.
10. Handover
Snags closed; as-built drawings and warranty.
Who Is Responsible for What
| Area | ACCO | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and structural design | Prepares and coordinates | Approves design decisions |
| MEP design | Prepares layouts with specialist input where needed | Confirms requirements (loads, HVAC approach) |
| BOQ and specification | Prepares | Approves specification and budget |
| Approval drawings | Prepares, submits and follows up | Provides ownership documents; pays authority fees |
| Construction and site management | Executes and supervises | Makes stage payments; approves variations |
| Specialist systems (lifts, fire, HVAC) | Coordinates vendors per contract | Approves selections |
Design-Build vs Separate Architect and Contractor
| Factor | Design-build | Separate contracts |
|---|---|---|
| Point of contact | One team | Architect and contractor separately |
| Cost checking during design | BOQ prepared from the same drawings | Price known after tender |
| Design clashes | Resolved inside one team | Resolved between parties, often on site |
| Independent design review | Optional, at owner’s choice | Built in: architect checks contractor |
| Flexibility to tender | Lower | Higher |
Early coordination can reduce avoidable clashes and redesign, but results depend on each project; we do not promise fixed savings.
What Is in a Design-Build Proposal
- Scope of design and construction services
- Exclusions and items priced separately, such as lifts and central HVAC
- Specification sheet and itemised BOQ
- Payment stages tied to completed work
- Design and construction schedule
- Warranty terms, including ACCO’s written 15-year warranty
For budget ranges before a proposal, see our commercial plaza cost guide.
When Design-Build Suits a Project
Design-build suits owners who want one accountable team, a cost-checked design and less coordination work. If you already have a complete design, our construction services may suit you better. If you only need drawings, see our plaza design services. Building in Gulberg? Read about building a plaza in Gulberg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is design-build one contract or two?
It can be either. Your proposal states whether design and construction are agreed together or as two linked stages.
Can I change the design after the BOQ is prepared?
Yes. Changes are re-priced in writing so you see the cost effect before approving them.
Who handles approvals in a design-build project?
ACCO prepares and submits the approval drawings and follows up observations. The authority makes the approval decision, and the owner pays authority fees.
Can I bring my own architect?
Yes. We can build from your architect’s drawings under a construction contract instead.
Are design drawings free under design-build?
Architectural drawings are free when ACCO is awarded the construction contract.
Request a Design-Build Consultation
Share your plot location, size, intended use and budget range. ACCO will outline a design-build proposal for your plaza.
Request a Consultation WhatsApp +92 322 8000190
Call +92-322-8000190 · Email info@acco.com.pk · Office 2, 3rd Floor, BigCity Plaza, Gulberg-III, Lahore
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