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First Watch

Architectural Finishes for New Corporate Headquarters

Value-Engineered Interior Design

First Watch

Engineered Group, working in conjunction with Benderson Development, helped construct First Watch’s new corporate headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. The 39,000-square foot building replaced previous locations they used in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and now acts as a multi-functional home base for the breakfast and brunch chain.


The newly constructed two story building features a premium culinary suite, high-tech training rooms, several work areas, a fitness center, a cafe, and more. Our team here at Engineered Group was brought in to provide a value-engineered alternative for the construction of their building, allowing them to create a modern, sleek space at a fraction of the cost of a typical project of this caliber.

Value-Engineered Interior Design

First Watch

Engineered Group, working in conjunction with Benderson Development, helped construct First Watch’s new corporate headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. The 39,000-square foot building replaced previous locations they used in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and now acts as a multi-functional home base for the breakfast and brunch chain.


The newly constructed two story building features a premium culinary suite, high-tech training rooms, several work areas, a fitness center, a cafe, and more. Our team here at Engineered Group was brought in to provide a value-engineered alternative for the construction of their building, allowing them to create a modern, sleek space at a fraction of the cost of a typical project of this caliber.

The Goal

Like many of the clients we work with, their immediate need is a value-engineered option to help them stay within their budget for their construction project. With a building this size, with multiple use cases, architectural finishes provided just that. 

Our Involvement

The construction of First Watch’s new headquarters required an affordable option for door and wall finishes to make their space standout. Engineered Group provided and installed the architectural finishes throughout the building simulating the look and feel of real wood.

The Goal

Like many of the clients we work with, their immediate need is a value-engineered option to help them stay within their budget for their construction project. With a building this size, with multiple use cases, architectural finishes provided just that. 

Our Involvement

The construction of First Watch’s new headquarters required an affordable option for door and wall finishes to make their space standout. Engineered Group provided and installed the architectural finishes throughout the building simulating the look and feel of real wood.

Potential Challenges & Options

Extensive research went into finding a company who could provide a value-engineered product and extensive knowledge. Ultimately, it was decided that no company was able to meet the challenges and expectations of this project other than Engineered Group. 

Questions that were asked

Some questions that were asked was, what material should we go with? When constructing the building, how could they stay within budget while creating an upscale look? Should they paint the walls?

They turned to our team here at Engineered Group for a value-engineered solution.

Potential Challenges & Options

Extensive research went into finding a company who could provide a value-engineered product and extensive knowledge. Ultimately, it was decided that no company was able to meet the challenges and expectations of this project other than Engineered Group. 

Questions that were asked

Some questions that were asked was, what material should we go with? When constructing the building, how could they stay within budget while creating an upscale look? Should they paint the walls?

They turned to our team here at Engineered Group for a value-engineered solution.

Using Reatec Architectural Finishes

After discussing with the client the vision for their project, we landed on using Reatec architectural finishes to help create the space that they wanted. Reatec is an excellent option for clients looking to renovate their space or in new construction builds as it is lightweight, highly durable, affordable, and can be applied to both interior and exterior applications. There are over 1000s of patterns and finishes to choose from, including metal, wood, stone, and leather. First Watch opted to go for the look of real wood.

The Result of Our Involvement

Our clients turn to us to help them transform their space at a fraction of the cost they expected to pay with traditional methods. That is exactly what we helped accomplish at the First Watch new headquarters. Because they choose to use our value-engineered products:

  • The project was completed in just a few weeks.
 
  • They dramatically reduced their construction carbon emissions, helping to exceed their sustainability goals.
 
  • They saved thousands of dollars by using our value-engineered products.

The Result of Our Involvement

Our clients turn to us to help them transform their space at a fraction of the cost they expected to pay with traditional methods. That is exactly what we helped accomplish at the First Watch new headquarters. Because they choose to use our value-engineered products:

  • The project was completed in just a few weeks.
 
  • They dramatically reduced their construction carbon emissions, helping to exceed their sustainability goals.
 
  • They saved thousands of dollars by using our value-engineered products.

See The Transformation

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Have questions? Want a free quote or samples? Contact us today!

Our work on First Watch is a prime example of the capabilities and possibilities Engineered Group opens up for businesses looking to refresh their space, or even build new, at a fraction of the cost. Contact our team to learn how we can do the same for your space.

Have questions? Want a free quote or samples? Contact us today!

Our work on First Watch is a prime example of the capabilities and possibilities Engineered Group opens up for businesses looking to refresh their space at a fraction of the cost. Contact our team to learn how we can do the same for your space.