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The ultimate millwork package checklist for hospitality projects

Millwork is often one of the largest visual investments in a hospitality project. Custom banquettes, bars, host stations, feature walls, beverage counters and decorative elements often define the guest experience. Unfortunately, many projects proceed to tender with incomplete millwork information, resulting in inconsistent pricing and expensive construction changes.

General information and floor plans

A drawing index, symbols and abbreviations, material specifications and finish schedules, plus floor plans showing millwork locations, reference callouts, dimensions and coordination with architectural plans.

Elevations and detailed sections

Front and side elevations showing material transitions and hardware locations. Sections documenting construction methods, material thicknesses, structural requirements and edge details.

Material specifications and hardware schedule

Laminate selections, veneers, solid surfaces, stone, metal finishes and glass specifications, with a hardware schedule covering hinges, drawer slides, locks, pulls and specialty accessories.

Lighting integration and coordination drawings

LED and driver locations, power requirements and access panels, plus electrical, plumbing, equipment and mechanical coordination.

Benefits of a complete millwork package

A properly detailed package helps reduce contractor assumptions, improve pricing accuracy, minimize change orders, speed fabrication and improve installation quality.

Before you tender

Make sure your package answers: What is it made from? How is it built? How is it finished? How is it powered? How is it installed? Who coordinates associated trades? If those answers are not clearly documented, contractors will make assumptions, and assumptions cost money. Consultony helps hospitality brands, restaurants, retailers and landlords develop construction-ready millwork documentation that improves pricing accuracy and fabrication outcomes.

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Millwork package checklist

A practical checklist for designing and building a restaurant, retail store or office—from the first questions to the final handover.

General information: drawing index, symbols, material specifications, finish schedules

Floor plans: locations, callouts, dimensions, architectural coordination

Elevations: front and side, material transitions, hardware locations

Sections: construction methods, thicknesses, structure, edge details

Materials: laminates, veneers, solid surface, stone, metal, glass

Hardware: hinges, drawer slides, locks, pulls, specialty accessories

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