Miller & Carter

Project Overview

Building on our successful track record with Mitchells & Butlers, HF was appointed to deliver a full Mechanical & Electrical refurbishment for their flagship restaurant on Aberdeen’s bustling Union Street. Unlike a raw shell fit-out, this project focused on refreshing, upgrading and modernising an existing high-volume establishment while enhancing operational efficiency and guest comfort.

Our multi-disciplinary teams executed a comprehensive overhaul of the site’s core services. Electrical upgrades focused on modernised power distribution, intelligent lighting control systems, and high-efficiency task lighting. On the mechanical side, our team upgraded the heating and climate infrastructure and validated high-capacity gas and plumbing lines to support peak restaurant operations.

By coordinating a seamless, single-source M&E package, HF refreshed this prominent city-centre steakhouse with minimal operational downtime and maximum impact.

Project Sectors

Hospitality

Full Project Details

Refreshing an established flagship restaurant in a high-footfall location like Union Street presents unique logistical and technical demands. The project required upgrading existing infrastructure to meet evolving brand standards and modern energy-efficiency targets without disrupting surrounding commercial activities.

To deliver the refreshed Miller & Carter experience, HF had to integrate high-specification decorative lighting and climate controls front-of-house, while simultaneously upgrading heavy-duty power and gas supplies back-of-house. Precise scheduling across our electrical, mechanical, and plumbing divisions ensured every phase of the refresh progressed safely, efficiently, and to exact client standards.

Comprehensive M&E Refurbishment Services

Electrical Engineering & Ambiance Upgrades

Atmospheric Lighting Systems: Replaced and upgraded decorative fixtures across dining and bar areas to align with Miller & Carter’s refined design aesthetic, incorporating dimming controls for precise ambient tuning.
Kitchen & Task Illumination: Installed ultra-bright, energy-efficient LED task lighting in food preparation and pass areas to improve kitchen visibility and reduce energy consumption.
Power Distribution Infrastructure: Upgraded internal distribution boards and rewired key circuits to accommodate modern cooking appliances, sub-bar refrigeration, and administrative IT hardware.

Mechanical, Heating & Gas Enhancements

Gas Infrastructure Validation & Upgrades: Inspected, upgraded, and certified commercial gas supply lines serving the main kitchen cooking suite to maintain safety and peak performance.
Climate & Heating Modernisation: Fitted high-efficiency heating units and modernised controls to provide optimal thermal comfort throughout the Aberdeen winter season.

The Results

The Union Street refresh successfully modernised Miller & Carter’s flagship Aberdeen venue, providing an elevated dining environment backed by resilient, energy-efficient building services.

Streamlined Single-Source Delivery: HF acted as the sole M&E contractor, eliminating cross-trade friction and ensuring a fast-turnaround refurbishment.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Modernised heating, lighting, and power controls lowered total operational energy demand across the venue.
Full Regulatory Compliance: All work was rigorously tested and certified in line with NICEIC and Gas Safe standards, guaranteeing safety and long-term reliability for Mitchells & Butlers.