Hospitality spaces built around
service, atmosphere and flow.
QUAY Construction plans and delivers restaurant renovations, café build-outs and hospitality tenant improvements through one coordinated commercial construction team.
More than a beautiful interior.
A restaurant built to perform.
Restaurant renovations bring together branding, guest comfort, commercial kitchens, service flow, accessibility, ventilation, washrooms, lighting and durable commercial finishes.
Each component must support the completed operation rather than being designed or constructed in isolation.
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Arrival, seating, dining, washrooms and circulation are planned around comfort, atmosphere and accessibility.
Dining areas, kitchens, bars, storage and service routes are connected through one operational layout.
Flooring, millwork, counters, fixtures and finishes are selected around durability, maintenance and guest-facing presentation.
Building access, deliveries, landlord procedures, approvals, inspections and occupancy considerations remain connected to the project schedule.
Every area supports
the complete hospitality experience.
Restaurant construction must connect customer-facing spaces, production areas and staff operations within one efficient commercial environment.
Dining Rooms and Hospitality Interiors
Dining areas may involve custom seating, millwork, decorative lighting, acoustic planning, flooring, feature walls, host stations and circulation designed around the restaurant concept.
- Restaurant dining room renovations
- Custom banquette construction
- Host and reception stations
- Restaurant lighting installation
- Feature walls and decorative finishes
Cafés, Bars and Service Counters
Beverage stations and service counters require coordinated millwork, plumbing, power, refrigeration, equipment clearances, lighting and customer circulation.
- Café and coffee shop renovations
- Commercial bar construction
- Beverage counter millwork
- Back-bar storage and displays
- Point-of-sale station planning
Commercial Kitchens and Support Areas
Commercial kitchens, dishwashing, food preparation, storage and staff areas depend on coordinated equipment layouts, utilities, ventilation and durable surfaces.
- Commercial kitchen renovations
- Food preparation areas
- Dishwashing station construction
- Walk-in and dry storage coordination
- Kitchen equipment utility rough-ins
One coordinated scope.
Every hospitality detail connected.
The final restaurant renovation scope depends on the commercial unit, concept, approved plans, equipment, occupancy requirements and existing building conditions.
Restaurant Space Planning
Dining areas, kitchens, bars, washrooms, storage and circulation planned around guest capacity and operational workflow.
Commercial Demolition
Existing walls, ceilings, flooring, millwork and obsolete services removed as required for the approved restaurant layout.
Framing and Interior Construction
Partitions, ceilings, bulkheads, backing, doors and interior assemblies constructed around the restaurant design.
Restaurant Plumbing
Kitchen sinks, bars, dishwashing stations, washrooms, drainage and water services coordinated with equipment and cabinetry.
Electrical and Data
Equipment circuits, lighting, receptacles, point-of-sale systems, data, security and controls coordinated before walls close.
Restaurant Lighting
Ambient, task, decorative and emergency lighting coordinated around atmosphere, food service and commercial requirements.
Restaurant Millwork
Banquettes, host stations, service counters, bars, shelving, cabinetry and feature millwork built around the final concept.
Commercial Countertops
Durable work surfaces installed around bars, service counters, sinks, equipment and customer-facing areas.
Commercial Flooring
Tile, resilient flooring and other commercial surfaces selected around traffic, moisture, maintenance and slip resistance.
Explore Commercial Flooring ↗Walls, Ceilings and Finishes
Drywall, suspended ceilings, painting, wall treatments, trim, hardware and decorative finishes coordinated throughout.
Commercial Washrooms
Guest and staff washrooms coordinated around plumbing, accessibility, clearances, ventilation and durable finishes.
Explore Commercial Washrooms ↗Accessibility Upgrades
Entrances, routes, dining layouts, counters and washrooms reviewed around applicable accessibility requirements.
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Restaurant construction services
commonly included in hospitality projects.
These services may form part of a complete restaurant renovation, hospitality remodel or commercial tenant-improvement project.
Equipment and utilities planned
before the walls are closed.
Restaurant equipment, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems and millwork depend on correctly positioned services and carefully sequenced construction.
Equipment layouts and clearances
Equipment specifications should be reviewed alongside circulation, preparation zones, service access and required utility locations.
Ventilation and exhaust coordination
Exhaust systems, make-up air, HVAC requirements and mechanical routing are coordinated with the kitchen and existing building.
Plumbing and electrical rough-ins
Water, drainage, grease-management requirements, gas, power and equipment circuits are coordinated before finishes are installed.
Installation in the correct order
Framing, rough-ins, inspections, wall finishes, flooring, millwork and equipment are sequenced as one connected schedule.
Design, approvals and construction
managed as one project.
Restaurant construction may require coordination with designers, consultants, equipment suppliers, landlords, municipalities and specialized trades.
Restaurant Design-Build
A design-build approach connects layouts, hospitality finishes, equipment coordination, technical planning, pricing and construction through one accountable process.
- Restaurant concept planning
- Dining and kitchen layouts
- Material and finish coordination
- Equipment requirement review
- Construction budgeting
Restaurant Permits
Permit requirements depend on the property, existing occupancy, proposed use, seating, plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical work and the overall construction scope.
- Building permit coordination
- Plumbing and electrical permits
- Mechanical consultant documentation
- Inspection scheduling
- Property-management submissions
Building Access and Logistics
Restaurant renovations in occupied properties may require controlled deliveries, elevator bookings, protection, approved work hours and communication with neighbouring tenants.
- Building access planning
- Delivery and loading coordination
- Common-area protection
- Noise and dust control
- Work-hour compliance
Construction planning adapted
to the restaurant concept.
Different hospitality concepts create different kitchen, service, seating, equipment, lighting and guest-experience requirements.
Full-Service Restaurants
Dining rooms, commercial kitchens, bars, host stations, washrooms and staff areas coordinated as one complete restaurant.
Cafés and Coffee Shops
Beverage counters, display cases, point-of-sale areas, seating, storage and equipment utilities planned around efficient service.
Bars and Lounges
Bars, back-bar displays, decorative lighting, seating, millwork and acoustic considerations coordinated around atmosphere and service.
Quick-Service Restaurants
Ordering, food preparation, pickup, delivery, kitchen equipment and customer circulation planned around speed and volume.
Bakeries and Specialty Food Shops
Production areas, display counters, refrigeration, customer service zones and commercial equipment coordinated within one layout.
Restaurant Refreshes and Remodels
Targeted renovations may update dining rooms, washrooms, bars, finishes, lighting or layouts while retaining usable infrastructure.
Operational decisions made early.
Construction managed clearly.
Our process is structured to identify hospitality, equipment, technical and building requirements before they create avoidable conflicts on site.
Explore Our Renovation ProcessUnderstand the concept and commercial unit.
We discuss the intended restaurant, property, design status, equipment requirements, timeline and anticipated investment.
Coordinate the complete restaurant scope.
Layouts, kitchens, utilities, equipment, finishes, permits and building procedures are reviewed together.
Document inclusions and responsibilities.
The proposal establishes the planned scope, pricing, allowances, responsibilities and construction approach.
Manage trades through final handover.
Demolition, rough-ins, inspections, finishes, millwork and equipment coordination remain connected through one project team.
A better-prepared restaurant
creates a better-managed project.
Early information helps establish realistic scope, pricing, sequencing and opening timelines.
Unit size, building type, access requirements, landlord conditions and available base-building information.
Seating, kitchens, bars, washrooms, service stations, storage and customer circulation requirements.
Equipment models, utility requirements, ventilation needs, dimensions and supplier information.
Millwork, counters, flooring, lighting, furniture, fixtures and guest-facing design requirements.
Lease dates, possession, permit timing, equipment delivery and the anticipated restaurant opening.
A realistic investment range helps align scope, design, equipment, materials and construction expectations.
Clear answers before
your restaurant construction begins.
Learn more about restaurant renovations, hospitality construction, commercial kitchens, permits and project delivery.
01 What is included in a restaurant renovation? ↓
A restaurant renovation may include demolition, space planning, dining-room construction, commercial kitchens, bars, millwork, plumbing, electrical work, lighting, flooring, ceilings, washrooms, accessibility upgrades, painting and equipment coordination.
02 Can QUAY coordinate commercial kitchen equipment? ↓
QUAY can coordinate construction requirements around available equipment specifications, approved layouts, utility locations, clearances, ventilation requirements and installation sequencing.
03 Do restaurant renovations require permits? ↓
Permit requirements depend on the commercial property, existing occupancy, proposed restaurant use, seating, layout changes, plumbing, electrical work, mechanical systems, accessibility and the overall construction scope.
04 Does QUAY provide restaurant design-build services? ↓
QUAY can coordinate design development, technical planning, finishes, millwork, equipment requirements, budgeting, procurement and construction through one connected commercial renovation process.
05 How long does a restaurant renovation take? ↓
Timelines depend on the restaurant size, existing conditions, design status, permits, consultant requirements, equipment, custom millwork, material lead times and building restrictions. A schedule can be developed after the complete scope is understood.
06 Can QUAY renovate an existing operating restaurant? ↓
Whether work can be phased around operations depends on the scope, safety requirements, available separation, property procedures and the restaurant’s ability to function during construction.
07 Does QUAY build restaurants in leased commercial spaces? ↓
Yes. A restaurant may be delivered as a commercial tenant improvement involving layouts, kitchens, bars, utilities, millwork, finishes, equipment coordination, permits and project management.
Let’s discuss
your restaurant.
Tell us about your commercial property, hospitality concept, kitchen requirements, design status, anticipated timeline and project investment.