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MQC Framework

Materials. Quality. Cost. The three pillars behind every cafe we build — from concept to opening day.

The Blueprint for Every Build

MQC is our construction evaluation framework. It ensures every material selected, every subcontractor engaged, and every build decision made passes a clear and consistent standard.

M

Materials

We specify materials for performance and longevity — not aesthetics alone. Every product is vetted for durability, food safety compliance, and environmental standards before use.

Q

Quality

Workmanship is held to formal inspection standards at every build stage. Our project managers conduct milestone sign-offs, and no phase advances without passing review.

C

Cost

We plan budgets rigorously and communicate transparently. Our supply chain relationships allow us to source premium materials at competitive rates, and contingency is always built in.

What We Build With

Our standard material palette for cafe construction — chosen for performance, longevity, and visual quality.

Structural Walls

PrimaryConcrete block
Finish interiorLime plaster
Finish exteriorSilicate render
InsulationMineral wool, 120mm
StandardEN 771-3 compliant

Flooring

Customer areaPorcelain tile / hardwood
Bar / prep zoneAnti-slip ceramic R10
SubstrateSelf-levelling screed
Underfloor heatingOptional (hydronic)
StandardEN 14411 / slip R10+

Bar Counter & Joinery

Counter topQuartz / solid surface
Bar frontPowder-coated steel
CabinetryMoisture-resistant MDF
HardwareStainless 316 grade
StandardHACCP food safe

Lighting

GeneralLED recessed, Ra>90
AccentTrack system, dimmable
Bar task3000K warm white
EmergencyEN 1838 compliant
ControlDALI or 0–10V dimming

HVAC & Ventilation

System typeVRF / split-system AC
ExtractionDedicated kitchen hood
Air changesMin. 8 ACH kitchen
Noise level<35 dB(A) customer zone
StandardEN 13779 compliant

Plumbing & Water

Supply pipeStainless / CPVC
Water filtrationMulti-stage RO or softener
Espresso supplyDedicated filtered line
DrainStainless channel drain
StandardEN 806 / DIN 1988

Build Inspections at Every Stage

Our quality assurance process follows a stage-gate model. No construction phase proceeds until the previous one has been formally signed off by our project manager and, where applicable, the client.

1
Pre-Construction Review

Site survey, structural assessment, and design validation before any work begins.

2
Structural Sign-Off

Foundation, framing, and MEP rough-in reviewed by a certified engineer.

3
Finish Inspection

Surface finishes, joinery, and equipment installation checked against specification.

4
Commissioning & Handover

All systems tested, snagging list resolved, and documentation handed to client.

Construction quality inspection

Keeping Budgets Honest

Cost overruns are one of the most common pain points in construction. Our approach is designed to eliminate them.

Fixed-Price Tendering

We provide detailed fixed-price quotations based on full design specifications. There are no provisional sums without client agreement.

Supply Chain Leverage

Our volume purchasing with preferred suppliers means we secure trade pricing on materials and pass it through to project budgets.

Contingency Planning

Every project budget includes a clearly stated contingency allowance. Risk items are identified upfront, not discovered mid-build.

Informational Note: All pricing, cost, and material information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only. Actual project costs depend on location, scope, local regulations, and market conditions. cafebuilt does not charge for initial project enquiries or consultancy discussions.

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