The new quick-service restaurant at 1835 Bowen Road in Nanaimo, BC was constructed and opened in 2014, with full mechanical services by Waywest Mechanical Ltd. The approximately 5,000 sq. ft., 75-seat restaurant had a tight construction deadline, and Waywest completed its work within the short timeframe, keeping the building schedule on time for the restaurant's grand opening.
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The project
The new quick-service restaurant at 1835 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. was constructed and opened in 2014. The building is approximately 5,000 sq. ft. and seats 75.
The project had a tight deadline, and Waywest Mechanical Ltd. was contracted to provide full mechanical services for the new restaurant. Waywest adhered to the short timeframe, keeping the building schedule on time for the restaurant's grand opening.
Why schedule matters on a restaurant
In restaurant construction, the mechanical trades sit on the critical path. Gas lines, plumbing, grease management, kitchen exhaust, make-up air and HVAC all have to be installed, tested and inspected before cooking equipment can be commissioned, the health inspection can happen and the doors can open. A mechanical contractor that falls behind delays everyone else.
Restaurant mechanical scope
A quick-service restaurant typically includes:
- Gas connections for fryers, grills and water heating
- Hot water and plumbing for prep sinks, dish areas and washrooms
- Grease interceptors and floor drains
- Heating, cooling and make-up air for the dining room and kitchen
- Coordination with refrigeration, walk-ins and equipment suppliers
Restaurants today
Waywest continues to build and service restaurants across the Island — commercial plumbing, commercial kitchen gas, refrigeration and 24/7 repairs.
Quick facts
- Emergency service
- 24/7 at 250-616-1446 — typically on site within an hour in Nanaimo
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, 250-729-2394
- Service area
- Nanaimo and Vancouver Island, Victoria to Port Hardy
- Licensing
- TSBC licence LGA0004592; licensed, bonded and insured
- Quotes
- Reply within the hour during business hours
- Page updated
Common questions
What did Waywest do on the Bowen Road restaurant project?
Waywest Mechanical provided full mechanical services for the new 5,000 sq. ft., 75-seat quick-service restaurant at 1835 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, and completed its work within a tight construction timeframe so the restaurant opened on schedule in 2014.
Why do restaurant builds have tight mechanical schedules?
Restaurant openings are often set in advance, and mechanical systems — gas, plumbing, kitchen ventilation and HVAC — must be installed, inspected and working before equipment, health inspections and staff training can happen.
Need this sorted out?
Call the Nanaimo office and talk to someone who can tell you what the work involves and when we can get to it.