Case Study #5 - Lander University Dining Hall

Oct 2

Demolition & Construction

Equipment & Furniture Removal: Remove existing equipment, furniture, and signage.
Serving Lines & Beverage Bars: Demolish existing serving lines and beverage bars.
Ceiling Work: Remove sections of the ceiling around the Global hood for relocation.
Wall & Ceiling Modifications: Open sections of walls, ceilings, and soffits for new electrical and plumbing rough-ins.
Entry Area Enhancements: Modify and re-frame four sections of the wall adjacent to the stairway for new storefront glass windows and soffit.
Dawson Room Modifications: Remove entry doors/frames for university disposition.
Flooring Removal: Demo all existing flooring in the servery, seating, and Dawson room.
Wall Framing: Frame new serving line knee walls, install wood blocking, and fabricate new removable rear access panels with FRP finish.
Utility Wall Installation: Frame new under-hood utility wall with cement board and stainless wall panels.
Soffit Installation: Modify, add, and build new soffits over serving counters.
New Walls & Doorways: Frame new walls and doorways at designated areas, installing wood blocking as needed for equipment.
Final Touches: Patch existing ceiling grid and tile, install new ceiling blades and treatments, prep, and paint walls/soffits.

Existing Flooring Removal: Remove all vinyl and quarry tile flooring in the servery, seating, and Dawson room.
Floor Preparation: Prep and level floors for new utilities.
New Flooring Installation: Install new epoxy flooring with integral cove base and LVT flooring per plans.
Wall Tile: Install new white subway wall tile in the Dawson room and wood-look tile on action station cabinet.
Moisture Testing: Conduct moisture testing and apply mitigation coating as necessary.

Digital Menu Boards: Install six new digital menu boards, including all data and wiring.

Custom Casework: Create new custom plywood sub-tops and laminated knee wall overlay panels.
Manufactured Stone Tops: Install manufactured stone tops for all formats.
Base Counters: New laminated counters with lower access doors and manufactured stone tops.

Seating Arrangements: New standard and bar height chairs, tables, high-top and low-top community tables, and upholstered banquettes with built-in power/USB receptacles.
Patio Furniture: Install patio tables and chairs.

Window Installation: Install four new aluminum-framed storefront glass windows and powered double slider entry/exit to the patio.

Plumbing Modifications: Disconnect and cap off unused plumbing, re-route existing lines for new layouts, and install new plumbing for relocated equipment.
Final Connections: Test all plumbing lines upon completion.

Circuit Modifications: Disconnect and remove existing circuits, installing new transformer and panels.
New Circuits: Run new circuits for serving lines, equipment, and general-purpose outlets.
Data Installation: Install new conduits and data boxes for POS stations and digital menu boards.

System Modifications: Modify sprinkler heads and tie into existing fire sprinkler supply lines.

Ductwork Relocation: Relocate and extend diffusers and ductwork as needed.
Hood Installation: Disconnect and relocate existing hoods, and test the HVAC system for balance.

Equipment Setup: Unload and install new millwork, counters, and equipment.
Furniture Assembly: Assemble and set up new dining area and patio furniture packages.
Final Clean Up: Remove packaging debris and ensure all equipment is properly caulked and secured.