Jason Hlewicki is the director of special projects and commercial construction at Swinerton, a general contracting firm based in California with regional offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, and other cities. Hlewicki specializes in restaurant construction.
In a conversation with Tony Mecia on The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Hlewicki shares trends in restaurant construction in Charlotte and the Carolinas, as well as the broader construction industry. Hlewicki also discusses:
Charlotte’s growing restaurant industry, including culinary hubs from Lake Norman to uptown to Ballantyne.
The state of business in the Carolinas, especially in hospitality and multifamily construction.
The different trends within subspecialties in restaurants, including fine dining, casual dining, breweries, taprooms, delis, bakeries and coffee shops.
How restaurant design has evolved from enclosed spaces to more open concepts, with a focus on communal areas, open kitchens and indoor-outdoor dining experiences.
The shift from closed-in, dark wood interiors to today’s open, industrial-style designs.
The outlook for the construction industry, which has struggled with inflation, supply chain challenges and labor shortages
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Jason Hlewicki.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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How restaurants are changing, with Jason Hlewicki of Swinerton