Fiddlesticks Restaurant Alteration

Project Type
Commercial

Location
Christchurch

Completion Date
2025

Client: Clearwater Construction
Location: Christchurch
Project Type: Tender
Completion: 2025
Technologies Used: UVC Lighting Air Purification System, AC System, Kitchen Extract System, Electrical Power & Lighting, E4M
Project Manager: Max Shilovsky

Project Overview

Beattie Air successfully delivered the mechanical and electrical services for the Fiddlesticks Restaurant Alteration project — a complex refurbishment undertaken within the tight operational constraints of a fully functioning, high-demand commercial kitchen operating 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The refurbishment required precise planning and execution to ensure zero disruption to restaurant operations, customer service, or kitchen workflow. Through close coordination with Clearwater Construction and the restaurant management team, works were staged using night-shift programmes and carefully sequenced trades to maintain full business continuity.

Our Mechanical & Electrical Scope

The project required the full integration of HVAC, refrigeration, air purification, and electrical services, including:

Installation of UVC lighting air purification technology to enhance indoor air quality
AC system upgrades to improve comfort and efficiency
Full kitchen extract and ducting system installation
Refrigerant system alterations and chiller fitout
Refrigeration equipment installation
Flooring works and coordination of multiple trade interfaces
Electrical power and lighting installation, including all mechanical system wiring

Beattie Air also managed six subcontractors, ensuring all workstreams aligned seamlessly with the restaurant’s operating requirements and renovation deadlines.

Key Achievements

Delivered a high-complexity refurbishment with zero downtime to restaurant operations
Executed all mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical works during off-peak hours and night shifts
Successfully coordinated six subcontractors to streamline progress and minimise site congestion
Installed advanced UVC air purification to support a cleaner, healthier indoor environment
Ensured all new systems were fully commissioned, compliant, and ready for immediate use
Met all client expectations for quality, performance, and programme delivery
Enhanced the restaurant’s long-term operational efficiency and indoor environment quality