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Etihad Town Commercial Plaza – ACCO
Commercial Plaza Construction in Etihad Town Lahore
Architectural design, 3D elevations, structural and MEP drawings, approvals, grey structure, façade, finishing and turnkey commercial construction for plazas, shops and offices in Etihad Town Phase 1 and Phase 2 – one team, one contract.
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ACCO (Ahmed Construction Company) provides commercial plaza construction in Etihad Town Lahore, from feasibility, architectural drawings, 3D elevation, structural and MEP design and approvals to grey structure, glass and aluminium façades, finishing and turnkey handover. Indicative 2026-27 Lahore rates are PKR 3,600–4,300 per sq ft for commercial grey structure with basement, PKR 2,300–6,600 per sq ft for finishing depending on grade and PKR 7,500–11,000 per sq ft for turnkey plaza construction. Design drawings are free when ACCO is awarded the construction. Call or WhatsApp +92 322 8000190.
Etihad Town Commercial Plazas with ACCO at a Glance
| Company | Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO), architecture, engineering and construction, Lahore |
|---|---|
| Operating since | 1998 |
| Location served | Etihad Town Phase 1 and Phase 2, Raiwind Road / Jia Bagga Road, Lahore, plus all of Lahore |
| Building types | Commercial plazas, shops, offices, mixed-use buildings, showrooms, commercial complexes |
| Design scope | Feasibility, floor plans, 3D elevation, façade, architectural, structural, MEP, fire safety, parking and approval drawings, BOQ |
| Construction scope | Basement, grey structure, glass and aluminium, MEP, lifts, finishing, turnkey handover |
| Grey structure (2026-27) | PKR 3,600–4,300 per sq ft with basement |
| Finishing (2026-27) | PKR 2,300–3,300 budget; 3,300–4,600 standard; 4,600–6,600 premium glass-façade |
| Turnkey (2026-27) | PKR 7,500–11,000 per sq ft |
| Typical timeline | Design and approvals 3–6 months; a 4–10 storey plaza 18–30 months to build |
| Design fee | Free on award of construction; design-only quoted separately |
| Contact | +92 322 8000190 · info@acco.com.pk · www.acco.com.pk |
Commercial Plaza Construction in Etihad Town Lahore
Commercial plaza construction in Etihad Town by ACCO covers excavation and shoring, basements and waterproofing, RCC frame, masonry, façade, lifts, MEP and fire systems, finishing and handover. Concrete is cube-tested, steel is Grade 60, and every pour is checked by an engineer, with weekly progress reports for owners and investors.
Commercial Plaza Design in Etihad Town
Etihad Town is a gated, LDA-approved housing society off Raiwind Road on Jia Bagga Road, developed by Union Developers in Phase 1 and Phase 2. It is a few minutes from the Motorway, Canal Road and Lahore Ring Road, close to Wapda Town, Johar Town and Shaukat Khanum Hospital, and its commercial plots serve a fast-growing community of families. A commercial plaza in Etihad Town has to attract shoppers and tenants, comply with the society’s commercial building rules and earn a strong return on land and construction cost.
ACCO’s commercial plaza design in Etihad Town starts with a feasibility study of permissible covered area, height, setbacks, basements and parking for your plot, then compares options such as all-retail, retail with offices, or retail with apartments, so the design you approve is the one that pays back best.
Best Construction Company in Etihad Town Lahore
The best construction company in Etihad Town Lahore for a commercial project is a full design-and-build firm, not a labour contractor. ACCO’s architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams work under one contract, and we have already designed and built homes in Etihad Town, so we know the society’s approval process and site conditions. One contract removes the gaps between designer and builder that cause most delays, cost overruns and disputes on plaza projects.
Commercial Plaza Architects in Etihad Town
Our commercial plaza architects in Etihad Town Lahore design around frontage, shop depth, circulation and core placement. They work alongside our structural and MEP engineers from day one, so a striking plaza is also buildable, approvable and efficient to run. See architectural design services in Lahore.
Commercial Building Design in Etihad Town Lahore
Commercial building design in Etihad Town also includes office blocks, showrooms, clinics, schools, restaurants and mixed-use buildings. Each type has its own design driver: footfall and visibility for retail, floor-plate efficiency for offices, and separate cores and entrances for mixed-use. See our commercial building design service.
Commercial Plaza Grey Structure Contractor
Commercial plaza grey structure work by ACCO, as a specialist grey structure contractor, includes excavation, shoring and dewatering, foundations, basement walls and waterproofing, RCC columns, beams and slabs, staircases, lift shafts, masonry and concealed service sleeves. Indicative 2026-27 rate with basement: PKR 3,600–4,300 per sq ft.
Turnkey Commercial Plaza Construction
With turnkey commercial plaza construction, ACCO delivers the finished building: design, approvals, grey structure, façade, MEP, lifts, fire systems and finishing, with testing, commissioning, as-built drawings and the completion certificate. Indicative turnkey rate: PKR 7,500–11,000 per sq ft. See turnkey construction.
Commercial Plaza Architectural Drawings
Commercial plaza architectural drawings include the site plan, basement and floor plans, sections, elevations, staircase and lift details, shop-front and façade details, toilet and core layouts, finishing plans and door and window schedules. Complete working drawings let contractors price accurately and build without guesswork.
Commercial Plaza 3D Elevation Design
Commercial plaza 3D elevation design shows the building with real materials, signage zones and night lighting before construction starts. ACCO prepares several photorealistic options, which also help with pre-selling shops and offices and with financing. See 3D architectural walkthroughs.
Modern Commercial Plaza Architecture
Modern commercial plaza architecture uses clean glazed frontages, ACP or stone cladding, vertical fins for shading, integrated signage bands, LED façade lighting and open, well-lit lobbies, while keeping glazing and shading suited to Lahore’s hot summers.
Multi-Storey Commercial Plaza Construction
Multi-storey commercial plaza construction stacks shops on lower floors and offices or apartments above, with the core, lifts, fire stairs and service risers placed to maximise saleable area on every level. Structural design accounts for wind and seismic loads, deeper basements and transfer beams where uses change between floors. See high-rise building design.
Commercial Plaza Floor Plan Design
Good commercial plaza floor plan design keeps corridors short, shops deep enough to trade, columns out of shop fronts, toilets and services grouped at the core, and lettable or saleable efficiency high. ACCO tests several floor plans against your sales or rental targets before freezing the design.
Commercial Plaza Structural Design
Commercial plaza structural design covers soil investigation, foundation design (raft or isolated footings), basement retaining walls, column grid, beams and slabs, and seismic detailing. Drawings are signed by a PEC-registered structural engineer. See structural design services.
Commercial Plaza MEP Design Services
Commercial plaza MEP design services include electrical load and transformer sizing, distribution, lighting, backup generator, HVAC and ventilation, water supply, drainage, fire fighting and fire alarm systems, lifts, CCTV and structured cabling, coordinated in one model to avoid clashes. See MEP engineering.
Commercial Plaza Electrical & Plumbing Drawings
Commercial plaza electrical and plumbing drawings show separate meters and sub-distribution for each shop or office, common-area circuits, earthing, water storage and pumping, toilet layouts, drainage and rainwater lines, so tenants can be metered and billed fairly.
Commercial Plaza Interior Design
Commercial plaza interior design covers lobbies, corridors, lift lobbies, toilets, food courts and model shops or offices, with durable floors, false ceilings, wayfinding and lighting that make the building feel premium and easy to navigate. See interior design services.
Commercial Plaza Finishing Services
Commercial plaza finishing services in Etihad Town include plaster, façade cladding and glazing, flooring, false ceilings, shop fronts, toilets, lift and stair finishes, electrical fittings, fire systems and paint, delivered as shell-and-core or fully finished units. See commercial plaza finishing services.
Commercial Plaza Facade & Elevation Design
Commercial plaza façade and elevation design balances visibility, signage, shading and cost. Options range from plaster and paint, ACP and stone cladding to framed glazing, curtain walls and structural glazing, each detailed for waterproofing, maintenance access and Lahore’s heat.
Commercial Plaza Glass & Aluminium Work
Commercial plaza glass and aluminium work covers shop fronts, windows, curtain walls, structural glazing, glass railings, entrance doors and ACP cladding. ACCO specifies the aluminium section, glass type (tempered, laminated or double-glazed) and sealing system and coordinates them with the structure.
Commercial Plaza Flooring & Ceiling Work
Commercial plaza flooring and ceiling work uses hard-wearing porcelain, granite or terrazzo in high-traffic areas, epoxy or concrete hardener in basements, and gypsum or acoustic tile false ceilings that keep services accessible for maintenance.
Commercial Shop Construction in Etihad Town
Commercial shop construction in Etihad Town includes individual shops, shop rows and fit-outs inside plazas: shop fronts, shutters, flooring, ceilings, lighting, display fixtures, AC and fire protection. See retail and showroom interiors.
Retail Shop Design in Etihad Town Lahore
Retail shop design in Etihad Town Lahore focuses on frontage width, display depth, clear height, signage, lighting and storage. Well-proportioned shops sell and rent faster, which is why shop sizes are fixed early in the plaza layout.
Commercial Office Building Construction
Commercial office building construction in Etihad Town needs efficient floor plates, a flexible column grid, good daylight, cable management, central or VRF cooling and backup power. See office building architecture.
Commercial Complex Planning & Development
Commercial complex planning arranges several blocks or uses on a larger site: anchor stores, food courts, offices, parking, service yards and pedestrian routes, phased so early blocks can open and earn while later ones are built.
Commercial Plaza Parking Layout Design
Commercial plaza parking layout design meets the bylaw parking requirement with efficient bay and aisle geometry, ramps at workable slopes, clear headroom, ventilation and lighting. Parking is often what drives the number of basements, so it is planned at feasibility stage.
Commercial Plaza Fire Safety Planning
Commercial plaza fire safety planning covers escape stairs and travel distances, fire-rated compartments and doors, emergency lighting and signage, fire alarm and detection, hose reels, sprinklers where required, fire pumps and water storage, following building code and NFPA principles. See MEP and firefighting.
Commercial Plaza Approval Drawings
Commercial plaza approval drawings are prepared to the society’s commercial rules on covered area, height, setbacks and parking, with structural drawings and a stability certificate from a PEC-registered engineer. ACCO submits the file, follows up observations and manages completion. See our Etihad Town map approval guide.
Commercial Plaza Cost Estimation
ACCO’s quantity surveyors provide commercial plaza cost estimation at every stage: a per-sq-ft budget at feasibility, an elemental estimate at concept, and an itemised BOQ with rate analysis from working drawings, so you know the cost before you commit.
Commercial Plaza Construction Cost in Etihad Town
| Scope (2026-27, Lahore) | PKR per sq ft | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Grey structure with basement | 3,600 – 4,300 | Excavation, foundations, basement, RCC frame, masonry |
| Turnkey commercial plaza | 7,500 – 11,000 | Grey structure plus façade, lifts, MEP, fire systems, finishes |
| Premium mixed-use / mall-type | 10,000 – 16,000 | Atriums, escalators, central HVAC, smoke control |
| Architectural, structural & MEP design | Free on award of construction | Design-only quoted after reviewing plot and brief |
Example: a plaza with 6,000 sq ft of total covered area built turnkey at PKR 7,500–11,000 per sq ft would cost roughly PKR 4.5–6.6 crore, excluding land, approval fees and utility connections. The commercial plaza construction cost in Etihad Town depends most on the number of basements, the façade, lifts and the finish grade.
Indicative rates for budgeting only; they move with steel, cement and labour prices. Every project is priced from a detailed BOQ. See also construction cost per sq ft in Lahore.
Commercial Plaza Finishing Cost per Square Foot
| Grade | Finishing & interior (PKR per sq ft) | Typical specification |
|---|---|---|
| Budget commercial | 2,300 – 3,300 | Plaster and paint or basic ACP, local tiles, basic lighting, tenant-installed AC |
| Standard commercial | 3,300 – 4,600 | ACP or stone façade, porcelain floors, false ceilings, lifts, fire alarm |
| Premium glass-façade | 4,600 – 6,600 | Curtain wall or structural glazing, granite, central or VRF cooling, full fire systems |
The commercial plaza finishing cost per square foot is added to grey structure cost and applies to covered area.
Commercial Property Development in Etihad Town
For commercial property development in Etihad Town Lahore, ACCO supports investors from plot evaluation to sale or lease: feasibility, design for maximum saleable area, approvals, phased construction cash flow, 3D marketing visuals for pre-sales, and handover documentation for buyers and tenants.
Commercial Plaza Renovation & Remodeling
Commercial plaza renovation and remodeling refreshes older buildings with new façades, lobbies, toilets, lifts, electrical upgrades and fire safety improvements, often while tenants keep trading. An engineer checks the structure first so every change is safe. See building renovation services.
Commercial Plaza Project Management
Commercial plaza project management protects budget and programme: scheduling, procurement, contractor coordination, cost control against the BOQ, quality and safety inspections, cash-flow forecasting and weekly reporting. See project management.
Commercial Plaza Construction Consultant
As a commercial plaza construction consultant, ACCO can also act for you on projects built by others: design review, BOQ and tender preparation, contractor selection, site supervision, quality testing and payment certification.
Commercial Plaza Contractor in Etihad Town Lahore
A good commercial plaza contractor in Etihad Town Lahore should show built plazas, an itemised BOQ, a written programme, milestone payments, daily engineer supervision and a written warranty. ACCO provides all of these in writing before you sign. See also our grey structure contractors in Etihad Town.
Commercial Building Renovation in Etihad Town
Commercial building renovation in Etihad Town includes converting floors to new uses, upgrading shop fronts and façades, adding lifts or fire systems, and refitting offices and restaurants, with structural checks and revised approvals where needed.
Commercial Plaza Investment Building Design
Commercial plaza investment building design is about return: high saleable efficiency, shop and office sizes that match local demand, ground-floor frontage maximised, low running costs and a façade that holds value. We compare layout options on revenue versus construction cost before design is frozen.
Commercial Building Space Planning
Commercial building space planning divides floors into shops, offices or showrooms that can be combined or split as tenants change, with separate metering, flexible shop fronts and service points, and keeps cores and corridors compact so saleable and lettable area stays high.
Commercial Plaza Turnkey Finishing
Commercial plaza turnkey finishing takes a completed grey structure, whether built by ACCO or others, and delivers a ready-to-sell or ready-to-lease building: façade cladding and glazing, shop fronts, lobbies, flooring, false ceilings, toilets, lifts, electrical and fire systems, paint and signage, under one finishing contract with an itemised BOQ. Indicative rates are PKR 2,300–6,600 per sq ft depending on grade.
Complete Commercial Plaza Design & Construction Solutions
From feasibility to completion certificate, ACCO provides complete commercial plaza design and construction solutions in Etihad Town Lahore: design, drawings, approvals, grey structure, façade, MEP, finishing, interiors and project management from one accountable team.
Our Commercial Plaza Process
Site Visit & Brief
Plot, access, uses and budget.
Feasibility
Bylaws, covered area, parking and return.
Concept & 3D
Layouts and elevation options.
Engineering
Structural, MEP and fire design.
Approvals
Submission and follow-up.
BOQ & Contract
Itemised cost, milestone payments.
Construction
Engineer-supervised, weekly reports.
Handover
Testing, as-builts, completion.
How to Choose a Commercial Plaza Builder in Etihad Town
- Built plazas – visit completed commercial buildings, not just renders.
- In-house disciplines – architects with PEC-registered structural and MEP engineers.
- Feasibility first – a revenue-versus-cost comparison before design is frozen.
- Itemised BOQ – quantities, brands and rates, not a lump sum.
- Fire and life safety – designed from concept, not added later.
- Approvals handled – submission through completion certificate.
- Written contract – programme, milestone payments and warranty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best construction company for a commercial plaza in Etihad Town Lahore?
Choose a design-and-build company with built commercial projects you can visit, in-house architects and PEC-registered engineers, an itemised BOQ, milestone payments and a written warranty. Ahmed Construction Company (ACCO) has designed and built in Lahore since 1998, has completed homes in Etihad Town and provides commercial plaza design and construction there.
What is the commercial plaza construction cost in Etihad Town?
Indicative 2026-27 Lahore rates are about PKR 3,600 to 4,300 per sq ft for grey structure with basement, PKR 7,500 to 11,000 per sq ft for turnkey commercial plaza construction and PKR 10,000 to 16,000 for premium mixed-use or mall-type buildings, excluding land and approval fees.
How much does commercial plaza finishing cost per square foot in Lahore?
About PKR 2,300 to 3,300 per sq ft for budget plazas, PKR 3,300 to 4,600 for standard commercial and PKR 4,600 to 6,600 for premium glass-facade plazas, added to the grey structure cost.
How long does it take to build a commercial plaza in Etihad Town?
Design and approvals usually take 3 to 6 months. Construction of a 4 to 10-storey plaza typically takes 18 to 30 months depending on basements, facade, lifts and MEP scope.
Does ACCO handle commercial plaza approval drawings in Etihad Town?
Yes. ACCO prepares approval drawings to the society commercial rules, with structural drawings and a stability certificate from a PEC-registered engineer, submits the file, follows up observations and manages completion.
Does ACCO work as a grey structure contractor for commercial plazas?
Yes. ACCO offers commercial plaza grey structure only, finishing only or full turnkey construction, each with daily engineer supervision and an itemised BOQ.
Are design drawings free with ACCO?
Yes. Architectural, structural and MEP drawings are free when ACCO is awarded the construction. Design-only services are quoted separately after reviewing the plot and brief.
Can ACCO design a mixed-use plaza with shops, offices and apartments in Etihad Town?
Yes. ACCO designs mixed-use plazas with separate entrances, cores, MEP risers and metering for retail, office and residential floors, with fire compartmentation between uses.
Can ACCO renovate an existing commercial building in Etihad Town?
Yes. ACCO renovates and remodels commercial buildings, including facades, lobbies, toilets, lifts, electrical upgrades and fire safety, often while tenants continue trading.
How do I contact ACCO for a commercial plaza in Etihad Town?
Call or WhatsApp +92 322 8000190, email info@acco.com.pk or visit www.acco.com.pk with your plot size, phase, block and intended uses. ACCO will prepare a feasibility, concept and cost proposal.
Planning a Commercial Plaza in Etihad Town?
Send your plot size, phase and block, and intended uses. ACCO will check the society rules and prepare a feasibility, concept and cost proposal.
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