Mid-project brand palette transitions force procurement teams to re-verify every SKU before container booking. On this 74-key Candlewood Suites project on the Texas Gulf Coast spanning 2016 into January 2017, schedules transitioned cleanly from early Harbour baselines into the updated IHG Nest guestroom scheme and Haven public space package.
Across the 74-room building mix (41 Queen Studios, 21 Double Queen Studios, and 12 One-Bedroom Queen Suites), kitchenettes represented both the largest factory dimensional dependency and the tightest shipping volume.
Direct Cabinetry & Nest Scheme Alignment
- Containerized Kitchen Cabinetry: Detailed American-style framed kitchen cabinets (SB21, DB18-4D, wall stacks, microwave shelves, and SB33 ADA cabinets) across standard studio kitchens, accessible studios, and accessible one-bedroom suites on factory-direct shipments.
- Handed Nightstand & Power Integration: Separated left-hand and right-hand single nightstands (CG-204L/CG-204R) from double-room stands and integrated power-data strips cleanly ahead of factory CNC cuts.
- Public Space & Fitness Parity: Coordinated Haven public area occasional tables, console units, guest laundry seating, fitness bench, and lounge upholstery alongside guestroom container arrivals.
Locking scheme changes and cabinet dimensions prior to container loading keeps Gulf Coast framing inspections and rough-ins moving on schedule.
