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OUR JOURNEY

An industry leader, collaborating with all types of customers - local or global, large or small. Engineered solutions and exceptional quality are the foundation of Thorough Built. They drive our decisions, whether in which materials to buy or the best way to serve our customers' delivery demands. We work in a highly competitive field; Thorough Built constantly invests in technology and research to ensure we stay ahead of the curve. Our commitment to quality guarantees our success and your satisfaction.

Nelson Johnston owner of Thorough Built with family

CORE VALUES

At Thorough Built, we operate based on a set of principles that define who we are and guide our actions. These values are the foundation of our success.

  • Integrity—We are truthful, ethical, and transparent in all our dealings.

  • Humility—Strength and weakness are natural, and there is much to learn from both.

  • Stewardship—When asked who is most important, the answer is always “not me.”

  • Excellence—We strive for the highest standards in our work and service.

  • Collaboration—We succeed as a team and value mutual support.  

  • Servitude—Leadership is derived from the act of service and placing the needs of others before one’s own.

  • Synergy—We are all in this together, and we are only as strong as our weakest link. It is critical to never allow "us" and "they" between departments.

  • Customer Commitment—We prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers.

LUKE WILLARD

Director of Field Services

Oversees all Thorough Built field installations and crane lifting services. Luke has nearly a decade of experience in the specialized rigging industry. Luke holds several national certifications in heavy equipment operation, rigging application, heavy lifting, and rigging plan design and lift management. Additional Certifications include Class A CDL, FMCSA & Federal DOT Equipment Inspector, Federal Traffic Control Certification, FCC Licenses, High-Capacity Lift Operator, Lifting & Rigging Equipment Inspector, OSHA Certifications, and a Designated Trainer for multiple classes of equipment. NCCCO Master Rigger, Signal Person, and Tower Rigging. Luke also has extensive experience and manages over-dimensional transportation outside the Tri-State area. Additionally, Luke is helping to secure Thorough Built's reputation in the marketplace for its niche ability to re-fit and install structural components in extreme circumstances.

Luke Willard Field Service Manager at Thorough Built, LLC.

Luke Willard

lwillard@thoroughbuiltllc.com

Mobile: (256) 605-9573

Office: (423) 825-9353

Our Journey So Far

Machine parts.

Thorough Built In Numbers

32

EMPLOYEES

5M$

CAPITAL

5

CORE TEAMS

254

PARTNERS

2017

THOROUGH BUILT IS FOUNDED

Thorough Built was built from hard work and a passion to offer the highest quality customer service and engineered solutions in all of our products.

2018

GROUNDBREAKING CNC LASER TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED

New challenges, means new opportunities.

Jib crane at Thorough Built with American flag in the back ground

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