We had the pleasure to construct the latest outpost of the Sydney institution Chargrill Charlie’s. Beginning in 1989 in Coogee, the beloved chicken shop now has 17 stores across Sydney and Melbourne.
Here at Ozzbuild, we have a vast portfolio of both residential and commercial builds. Today, we’re throwing a spotlight on all the ins and outs of one of our commercial projects, and how important it is to choose a builder with a proven track record of building collaboratively, overcoming challenges and delivering projects on time.
The brief
A brand known for its delicious, simple cooking, Chargrill Charlie’s exudes a warm, retro feel. This essence was certainly captured in the brief for their new store in Dee Why. Recalling milk bars and diners of yesteryear, the store was designed with cosy retro booths, neon signs, colourful tiles and an abundance of red vinyl chairs. Located in a busy strip in the coastal suburb, the store was designed to provide customers plenty of space to sit down and enjoy their meals.
Special mention to the team behind the incredible design, Jordan Design Studios, who have had a hand in designing many of the Chargrill Charlie’s stores.
Collaboration
When choosing a builder for a commercial project, it’s important to seek someone who is familiar with working collaboratively with different parties, all of whom have vested interest in the success of the project. Commercial projects can be stressful and you’ll want to work with a builder who can deliver exceptional results and put your mind at ease.
This was Ozzbuild’s second time outfitting a new Chargrill Charlie’s store. “We have a good working relationship with some of the partners in the Charlie's brand. We stick to what we say we are going to do and that gives certainty to the clients, they know they can rely on us” says Ozzbuild Company Director Ryan Ward.
Unexpected challenges
Commercial builds need to follow strict deadlines in order to get the business up and running on schedule. This needs to happen no matter what challenges your builder may face during construction.
Ozzbuild rose to the challenge at this commercial project. “The building was an old one, we had to work our fitout around walls and ceilings that were not structuraly adequate to accept the new work, we spent time rectifying these parts to ensure a solid base for the build. Additionally we were faced with some access challanges and had to come up with a solution for allowing easier access for wheelchairs regarding ramping” says Ryan.
Proven Process
Despite this, we managed to deliver the project to our clients exactly on time. We ensured this by creating an extensive construction program which needs to be followed and updated during the build. After undertaking many commercial fit outs, we see the importance of planning and scheduling in advance, especially for objects which include long lead times.
We couldn’t be more pleased with the final result. The store is a marvel of cosy textures and playful design. One of our favourite features is certainly the rustic-style joinery that ties the entire store together. It lines the walls, ceilings and provides shelving behind the counter. The shelving is decorated with vintage kitchenware and cute chicken porcelain figures. These fun features give the heart a soul, and reminds customers of the rich history of this iconic Sydney brand.
Are you looking for a Sydney builder to construct your new commercial project? Then get in touch with Ozzbuild today