Commercial Construction — What Is Different
Commercial construction requires different LDA approval from residential — architectural drawings, structural engineering for larger spans, MEP service drawings, and a Lake City commercial NOC. LCB Builders has completed commercial projects in Lake City including M3 Downtown Commercial.
Commercial Areas in Lake City
- M3 Downtown Commercial — primary hub, retail, restaurants, clinics, offices. Highest foot traffic.
- Lake City Mall Adjacent — commercial strips near Lake City Mall, highest footfall in society
- Sector Commercial Zones — smaller commercial strips on main internal roads
- Mixed-Use Plots — ground commercial + upper residential. LCB handles dual-approval.
Commercial Construction Rates — Lake City 2025
| Build Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Grey structure / shell (commercial) | PKR 3,200–3,800/sqft |
| Shell and core (grey + cladding + basic MEP) | PKR 4,500–6,000/sqft |
| Standard retail shop fit-out | PKR 1,800–3,200/sqft |
| Restaurant fit-out | PKR 3,500–6,500/sqft |
| Office fit-out | PKR 2,500–4,500/sqft |
★★★★★
"4-shop plaza in M3 Downtown — LCB handled commercial LDA approval, grey structure, and external cladding. Most professional commercial contractor in Lake City."