What Is Restaurant Construction And Why Is It Essential?

Restaurant construction is a niche sector of construction within the commercial construction industry. Restaurant construction involves the preparation, planning, designing, and building of restaurant buildings and structures. Construction is essential for restaurant businesses in creating an attractive, usable, efficient, accessible, desirable, and valuable environment.

Construction can vary from project to project, and restaurant to restaurant depending on the business needs, capabilities, and resources. Projects will vary in size and complexity and may require the expertise of many skilled labors and contractors.

Contractors that service the restaurant industry are commercial contractors. Commercial contractors are the most familiar, experienced, and knowledge with restaurant construction projects.

Common Restaurant Construction Projects And Examples

There are many reasons to pursue restaurant construction based off your goals. Depending on your goals will determine which type of construction projects you will pursue. Here is a list of the most common construction projects for restaurants:

• Remodeling:
  • The changing or alteration of a restaurant’s building or structures. For example, changing a buffet restaurant to a fast-food restaurant will require the overall remodel of the entire restaurant.
• Renovations:
  • The upgrading, improvements, and repairs of a restaurant’s building or structures. For example, a complete façade upgrade of your restaurant to make it more attractive for guests.
• ADA Compliance:
  • Required changes to make your property more accessible for all regardless of disabilities. For example, the installation of railing in restroom stalls and inclined walkways.
• General Repairs And Maintenance:
  • There are many repairs a restaurant may need over its lifetime based off wear and tear. For example, any cosmetic damage done to the building over time may require repairs and painting of the building.
• Flooring:
  • Restaurants often seek new flooring to keep the dining room presentable and the kitchen waterproofed and flame resistant.