Owner's representation · Austin, Texas
Heartwood Development Partners manages the design, procurement, and construction of restaurants and stores, with the same care for budget and schedule as for the finished space.
Most of the cost and time in a build-out is decided early: in the drawings, the material specifications, and the choice of contractor. That is where we do our most important work.
We work on the owner's side. We review design for cost and constructability, secure materials ahead of the schedule, and select and manage the general contractor through opening. The result is a project that costs less and opens sooner, while keeping what makes the space your own.
We are based in Austin and work nationally.
Projects delivered for
01 — Services
Before drawings go to bid, we review them with your architect for cost, constructability, and lead time. Adjustments made at this stage cost little and tend to save the most.
Long-lead items such as millwork, lighting, stone, and equipment are identified early and ordered to support the opening date. Where it makes sense, they are purchased directly, avoiding contractor markup.
We invite builders experienced at your level of finish, compare bids line by line, and negotiate terms that reflect the true scope. The aim is the right contractor at a fair price.
Through construction we are on site regularly, review each change order and payment request against the contract, and keep the schedule accurate. You receive one clear report each week.
We also support site due diligence, permitting and licensing, and turnover to your operations team.
02 — Approach
A disciplined process, with one point of contact from the first drawings to opening day.
Design reviewed for cost, constructability, and lead time before it is priced.
Long-lead materials and equipment ordered early and tracked to delivery.
Qualified contractors bid on complete documents, and bids are leveled and negotiated.
Construction managed against the contract, budget, and schedule each week.
Punch, inspections, and turnover completed in time for training.
03 — Sectors
The process is the same. The details that matter differ, and we plan for them from the start.
Premium and chef-driven concepts, where the kitchen must work as well as the dining room looks.
Flagships and boutiques, where the storefront and fixtures carry the brand.
04 — Portfolio
Premium dining, polished casual, and new-format concepts. Select a project to view the gallery.
05 — Engagements
A flagship, a new concept, or a first location in a new market
We manage one project from start to finish, or join at the phase where we can be most useful.
Brands opening several locations a year
One team across your pipeline, carrying pricing, vendors, and lessons from each opening to the next.
Teams that need senior guidance without a full-time hire
Part-time direction of your development function, including pipeline, budgets, consultants, and reporting.
06 — About
Founder and principal
Andrew has spent his career managing construction programs for restaurant and retail brands.
He started Heartwood to work directly for owners, as their representative from the first drawings to opening day, so the people paying for a project have someone experienced on their side of the table.
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