Commercial Building Construction in Lahore
By Tanveer Ahmed, CEO, Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO) · Updated · Reviewed by ACCO architects and engineers
Quick Answer
ACCO builds commercial plazas and buildings in Lahore: foundations, RCC frame, MEP installation and finishing, with BOQ-based scope and site supervision. 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 Building Construction in Lahore – ACCO
Commercial Building Construction in Lahore
Commercial plazas, shops and office buildings built from excavation to handover on grey-structure, turnkey or labour-only contracts, priced from an itemised BOQ and supervised by ACCO engineers.
Quick Answer
Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO) constructs commercial plazas and buildings in Lahore on grey-structure, turnkey or labour-only contracts. Work is priced from an itemised BOQ, supervised by ACCO engineers, paid in stages linked to completed work, and handed over with as-built drawings and a written warranty.
What We Build
Commercial plazas
Shops, offices or both, on small and large plots.
Office and mixed-use buildings
Multi-storey buildings with shops below and offices above.
Basement plazas
Basements for parking or retail, with shoring next to neighbours.
Conversions
Old houses or buildings converted to commercial use, where permitted.
For other building types, see our commercial construction services.
Contract Options
| Contract | What ACCO provides | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | Excavation, foundations, RCC frame, slabs, masonry, roof, concealed conduits and pipes | Owners who will manage finishing themselves |
| Turnkey | Grey structure plus finishing, MEP installation and façade to an agreed specification | Owners who want one contractor responsible to handover |
| Labour-only | Skilled labour, supervision and engineering checks; owner buys materials | Owners with their own material supply |
Construction Stages
Site setup
Survey, levels, hoarding, temporary services.
Excavation and shoring
Neighbouring buildings protected for basements.
Foundations
To the structural design and soil report.
RCC frame
Columns, beams and slabs floor by floor.
Envelope
Masonry, roof waterproofing and openings.
MEP first fix
Conduits, pipes and drainage before plaster.
Finishing and façade
Plaster, floors, ceilings, cladding and glazing.
Testing and handover
Systems tested, snags closed, documents delivered.
Who Does What
ACCO’s engineers and site teams carry out and supervise the civil and structural work and manage finishing trades. Specialist systems such as lifts, fire detection and suppression, central HVAC and curtain-wall glazing are normally supplied and installed by specialist vendors. Your contract lists who provides each item, so responsibilities are clear before work starts.
Site Supervision and Quality Checks
- Reinforcement checked by the engineer before every concrete pour.
- Concrete cubes taken from structural pours and tested.
- Steel and cement checked against the specified grades on delivery.
- Levels, plumb and dimensions checked at each floor.
- Concealed pipes and wiring tested before they are covered.
Scheduling and Progress Reports
Before work starts, we agree a construction schedule linked to payment stages. You receive regular photo and progress updates, so you can follow the work even if you are not in Lahore. Timelines depend on size, basement depth, approvals and material supply, so we set them per project rather than promising a fixed duration.
BOQ, Scope and Variations
Every project is priced from an itemised Bill of Quantities and a specification sheet. Anything outside the BOQ is a variation, priced and agreed in writing before the work is done. For typical budgets, see the commercial plaza rates per sq ft guide and our BOQ and cost estimation page.
Handover
At handover you receive as-built drawings, test records, a list of installed equipment and ACCO’s written 15-year warranty, with its cover set out in your contract. Need drawings first? Our plaza planning and drawing services cover design, and our design-build service combines both. See ACCO work on our projects page.
Commercial Plaza Guides
Related ACCO Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ACCO build from another architect’s drawings?
Yes. We review the drawings and structural design, prepare a BOQ from them and raise any questions before pricing.
Do you build basements next to existing buildings?
Yes, with excavation and shoring planned to protect neighbouring structures. The method depends on soil, depth and site access.
How are changes priced during construction?
Any change outside the BOQ is priced in writing and approved by you before the work is done.
What warranty does ACCO give on commercial buildings?
A written 15-year warranty. Its exact cover is set out in your contract.
How will I know how the work is progressing?
You receive regular photo updates and progress against the agreed schedule and payment stages.
Discuss Your Commercial Construction Project
Share your plot location, drawings if you have them, number of floors and the contract type you prefer. ACCO will propose a BOQ-based scope.
Discuss Your Construction Project 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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- Office 2, 3rd Floor, Bigcity Plaza, Gulberg-III, Lahore
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