Build the Space Your Brand Deserves
We partner with visionary business owners and design teams to deliver high-impact commercial spaces—from restaurants and retail to offices and cultural environments—crafted to elevate your customer experience and support your operations.
Your physical space tells your story. Whether it’s a bold restaurant concept, a boutique showroom, or a reimagined workspace, we help businesses create environments that attract attention, enhance function, and align with brand values. At Kiel Thomson Company, we bring deep industry knowledge, high-touch project management, and a team of craftspeople who care as much about the details as you do. From adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, our goal is to make the process smooth—and the result unforgettable.
OUR PROCESS
We understand that in commercial construction, time is money—and trust is everything. Our process is designed to keep your project moving forward with transparency, flexibility, and accountability.
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We get to know your concept, brand, and operational needs. For restaurants and retail, we also evaluate code requirements and performance goals early.
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We coordinate with your architect, designer, or branding team to align aesthetics, layout, and budget. No design team? We can provide the design services you need.
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We handle permitting, timeline development, site preparation, and trade coordination—all while communicating clearly so there are no surprises.
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Our project managers, artisans, and specialty trade partners work together to bring your space to life. We maintain strict attention to code, quality, and schedule, ensuring that what opens to the public matches what was imagined.
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We walk through every detail, deliver a clean handoff, and remain available for future updates, maintenance, or expansions as your business grows.
FAQs
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We specialize in restaurants, retail, office interiors, and mixed-use spaces—especially where detail, design, and performance matter.
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Yes. We frequently manage builds for teams based in other markets, acting as your on-the-ground partner in Louisville and surrounding areas.
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Absolutely. We have deep experience navigating preservation requirements and converting historic spaces for modern use.
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Through clear planning, in-house trade capabilities, and consistent communication—we maintain momentum from day one.
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Yes—we can develop construction drawings and detailed plans as part of our design-build process. Whether you come to us with architectural plans already in hand or need help starting from scratch, we ensure every project begins with clear, buildable documents. If you don’t yet have a design team, we can provide those services for you while aligning with your vision and budget.
Let’s Build Something That Works as Hard as You Do
Have a commercial project in the works? We’d love to learn about your vision and help bring it to life—with craftsmanship, care, and clarity.