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About the Client: Main Bird

Main Bird is a favorite Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant in Houston, known for their crispy chicken, bold spice levels, and comfort food sides that keep people coming back.

The brand thrives on its bold personality. Think bright, energetic interiors, eye-catching graphics, and seating layouts that encourage both dine-in and takeout traffic. For Main Bird, the restaurant space itself plays a big role in delivering the experience, not just the food, so they wanted a partner who could help deliver that vision to life.

About the Contractor: 

Goldbeam Construction

Goldbeam Construction is based in Texas and focuses on commercial buildouts for restaurants, retail, and hospitality. We handle everything from design coordination to permitting, so our clients can move into their space ready to work.

We know how to balance function with design. Our projects are built to last, to meet all codes, and to bring each brand to life in a way that customers instantly connect with.

Our expertise lies in restaurant construction, where timelines are tight, technical systems are complex, and the finished space must balance durability, compliance, and brand identity.

The Challenge

Main Bird needed a partner who could:

  • Turn an outdated office shell into a full-service restaurant.
  • Manage permitting and health department approvals for a food service operation in Houston.
  • Build the kitchen systems needed to handle high-volume service.
  • Create an interior that looked as bold and inviting as the brand itself.
  • Deliver on a strict timeline so Main Bird could launch operations quickly.

Our Approach

Pre-Construction & Permitting

  • Conducted site evaluations and coordinated landlord requirements.
  • Submitted plans to the City of Houston’s Permitting Center, including:
    • Health Department approvals for kitchen layout and sanitation zones.
    • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) permits for HVAC, hood systems, and grease interceptor installation.
    • Building permits for structural modifications, signage, and partitions.
  • Coordinated directly with inspectors to ensure compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS/ADA) and local fire codes.

Demolition & Shell Prep

  • Cleared the existing interior down to the retail shell.
  • Performed slab trenching for plumbing rough-ins, including floor sinks and drains.
  • Prepared the space to receive the new kitchen and dining infrastructure.

MEP Infrastructure

  • Installed commercial-grade HVAC systems with custom red exposed ductwork to double as a design feature.
  • Built kitchen plumbing systems, including three-compartment sinks, prep sinks, floor drains, and grease interceptors.
  • Upgraded electrical service with new panels, dedicated circuits for fryers, refrigeration, and lighting.
  • Designed and installed a Type I hood system with fire suppression, tested and approved by the fire marshal.

Interior Buildout

  • Constructed framing and partitions to create a balance of booth seating, bar seating, and communal tables.
  • Installed polished concrete flooring for durability and easy cleaning.
  • Applied branded finishes such as bold wall graphics, specialty light fixtures, and the signature rooster centerpiece.
  • Final Inspections & TurnoverBuilt the front-of-house service counter with durable millwork and integrated POS stations for smooth ordering.

Final Inspections & Turnover

  • Coordinated all final inspections:
    • Building inspection for occupancy.
    • Health inspection for food prep and storage compliance.
    • Fire marshal inspection for hood suppression, egress, and emergency lighting.
  • Delivered a certificate of occupancy to Urban Bird, enabling the team to open to the public.

The Result

The finished space feels exactly like Main Bird should.

  • A lively, industrial-chic atmosphere with exposed ceilings, accent lighting, and bold wall art.
  • A kitchen layout designed for speed, volume, and code compliance.
  • A space that invites social dining while supporting high takeout and delivery demand.
  • Delivered on time and within budget, the project gave Main Bird a launchpad for growth in Houston’s competitive hot chicken market.

Impact for
Main Bird

The completed Urban Bird location captures the brand’s bold energy:

  • A restaurant that reflects the brand’s personality and connects with customers.
  • A kitchen and service layout that supports both dine-in and takeout.
  • A completed buildout that sets the stage for future Main Bird locations.

Why Goldbeam Construction

Main Bird’s buildout shows what Goldbeam Construction does best. We take on complex permitting in Houston, deliver technical restaurant systems with care, and create spaces that balance brand identity with functionality. For restaurant operators ready to grow, we are the partner that helps make it happen.

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