When the Client, a strategic hospitality investment firm, embarked on developing a new brewpub, they faced a critical challenge, lacking prior brewery experience. Pressed for time, they retained First Key just weeks before breaking ground. The project demanded rapid procurement support, technical design, and engineering solutions to meet an aggressive construction timeline. The Client’s previous consultant had overlooked essential equipment and failed to optimize costs, leaving significant gaps in the project’s readiness.
First Key swiftly vetted existing equipment proposals, identified missing components, and collaborated closely with architects to maximize space utilization without compromising design or operational efficiency. Our team scrutinized supplier quotes, uncovering inflated pricing, and negotiated fair market values. We delivered a comprehensive brewery plan binder, complete with equipment layouts, utility maps, and process diagrams, alongside a detailed utility calculation file, ensuring every technical requirement was documented and actionable.
First Key delivered the project on time and within budgeted hours, delivering the Client substantial cost savings in equipment costs. Our intervention identified critical equipment previously missed, setting the Client up for operational success and peace of mind positioning the Client to capitalize on future growth opportunities in the competitive hospitality market.
