Meet the founder

Andrew Watson craftsman|designer|founder

I started BUILT in 2013 with a few tools, a credit card, and a passion for making. Over time, that love evolved into a business rooted in hard work, transforming a one-man operation into a team of talented individuals who share a commitment to excellence.

BUILT is about more than just cabinetry or furniture. It’s about our clients and the team that comes together every day to create meaningful work. What we build matters, but who we build it for (and with) matters even more. I’m proud of the culture we’ve established at BUILT: one founded on trust, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. We work every day to create furniture and relationships that stand the test of time.

Outside of work, I’m either in the garden or planning my next hike. Being outdoors, whether in the backyard or on a trail, keeps me curious, focused, and inspired.

Black and white portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses and a button-down shirt with arms crossed.

The people who make it happen

  • A person sitting on a uniquely designed chair in a workshop with tools and equipment in the background.
  • Person with long hair and glasses in a workshop with wooden table and stacked lumber in background.
  • Person holding a can of Spam, smiling.
  • Modern wooden shelf with decorative black cube, a cat inside, vases, books, and crystals, against a white wall.
  • Person wearing a mask and cap in a workshop holding a spray gun, with wooden panels on a table.
  • Modern wooden chair with metal legs, minimalistic design
  • Man operating a saw machine in a workshop
  • A bald man with tattoos sitting on a modern, small chair, wearing a gray t-shirt and black shorts, petting a small brown dog on a dark floor with various chairs and a table in the background.
  • Person holding a metal U-shaped bracket with holes for mounting, against a concrete floor background.
  • Two people working on a wooden furniture piece in a workshop, with tools and materials in the background.
  • Three men in a workshop with a large, circular wooden panel on a wheeled stand, each wearing gloves and casual work attire.
  • Black and white photo of a man in a denim shirt adjusting his eyeglasses.
  • A man kneeling on a workshop floor assembling a curved wooden structure, surrounded by woodworking tools and equipment.
  • A man wearing a cap and kneeling on the floor is assembling a wooden piece of furniture in a dimly lit workspace. The furniture is partially covered with paper, and various tools are visible around him.
  • Man with mustache wearing a cap and t-shirt, smiling with hands on hips in black and white photo.
  • discarded black plastic glove on concrete floor
  • Person working on a large wooden slab table in a workshop.
  • Person lying on large wooden table panels, industrial workshop setting.
  • A person working on a wooden frame in a workshop. The focus is on the corner joinery of the wood piece.
  • Person in a workshop throwing an object, surrounded by wooden tables and tools.
  • Person cleaning a wooden table with a blue cloth
  • Person woodworking with chisel and mallet on wooden frame
  • Large wooden table being carried by four men indoors.
  • Person standing in a workshop with a wooden table on a metal base. The table has a live edge design. Background includes several white frames on shelves. The person is wearing a cap, glasses, and casual attire.
  • A man photographing a wooden chair placed on a white backdrop on an outdoor pavement.
  • A man in a warehouse standing near a large open door, holding yellow and black drink bottles, wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers, pointing and smiling.
  • Interior of a woodworking shop with several people working on projects
  • Black and white photo of a smiling man looking upwards, wearing a long-sleeved shirt with rolled-up sleeves.
  • Man applying filler to scratched door panel in workshop
  • Group of six people posing in front of a large wooden slab inside an industrial building.
  • A woman holding a baby next to a man wearing a pizza-shaped hat indoors.
  • Black and white photo of a man wearing a t-shirt and hat, standing with hands behind his back, against a plain background.
  • Person using a woodworking router on a piece of wood, wearing a protective mask.
  • Wooden shelf with books, decorative objects, and a cat. A black vase and glass container with dried flowers sit on wooden stands. A white rock rests atop the black box where the cat is inside. A white crystal and books are on the lower shelf.
  • Person in a workshop wearing a hoodie and cap, standing next to a large wood slab on a table saw, with a ventilation duct in the background.
  • Live edge wooden table with metal legs on concrete floor.
  • Man sanding a wooden board with numbers, wearing a cap and a T-shirt in a workshop.
  • Close-up of a polished wooden tabletop with visible grain patterns and dovetail joints.
  • Person setting up a wooden shuffleboard table in a workshop.
  • Wooden textured cabinet in shadow with metal legs on a carpeted floor.
  • Wooden chair with simple design casting a shadow on a white surface
  • Tattooed arm playing a wooden board game with red pieces on a wooden table with books on the lower shelf.
  • Ink drawing of a man wearing headphones and a cap on a green cutting mat.
  • Wooden table with metal cross legs on light wooden floor
  • Man woodworking in a factory, assembling wooden chair seats on a workbench.
  • Person sanding a wooden table in a workshop
  • Row of modern wooden chairs with black metal legs in a workshop
  • Person in workshop using chainsaw to cut large log on wooden pallet, surrounded by sawdust.
  • Modern wooden table with geometric legs, sunlight streaming on the floor
  • Person wearing a mask assembling a wooden table in a workshop, with a cordless drill and tools on the table.
  • Person assembling a wooden panel with slats in a workshop, wearing a red plaid shirt and beanie.
  • A wooden foosball table with a black metal frame in a workshop setting, featuring control rods and a light green playfield.
  • Person holding a power tool in a woodworking workshop, with shelves and wooden boards in the background.
  • Wooden cabinet with vertical slats and metal legs
  • Two men in a woodworking shop assembling a large live edge wooden table with metal legs.
  • Wooden shuffleboard table with hand smoothing surface, showing numbered lanes and dovetail joint.
  • Illustration of a woman shopping
  • Interior room with a cat sitting on a wooden console table, potted plants, a ceiling fan, and sunlight casting shadows on the wall.
  • Andrew Watson, focusing on a stack of plywood sheets, wearing a dark t-shirt, with tools and materials in the background; soft lighting.
  • Person sanding wooden boards in a workshop, wearing a cap and mask, under bright lighting.
  • Craftsman using a mallet to shape wood on a workbench in a workshop.
  • Person wearing a hard hat and reflective safety vest, smiling, with a teal background.
  • Person sanding large wood slab on metal frame with power tool in workshop.
  • Man wearing a face mask and cap sanding a wooden table frame inside a workshop.
  • Person cutting wood with a track saw in a workshop wearing safety goggles and a patterned shirt.
  • Overhead view of several people working on a wooden project, using clamps to secure parts on a plywood board.
  • Person using a pencil to mark a measurement on wood with a yellow and black tape measure showing 20 inches.
  • A silhouette of a father holding his daughter's hand, both facing a bright orange and yellow sunset sky with clouds.
  • Three men assembling a foosball table, two wearing black t-shirts, one wearing a hat; they are using tools and wearing gloves in a workshop setting.
  • Person standing on metal frame pointing upward while holding a level tool
  • Person wearing blue gloves and a beanie, holding a large metallic frame in a workshop.
  • Man standing next to a large wooden slab with measurements and writing on it in a warehouse.
  • A man wearing a gray cap and black T-shirt working in a woodworking shop. He is using orange clamps to assemble a wooden frame on a workbench. Various tools and materials are visible in the background.
  • Red tuk-tuk parked on a street with a driver inside next to a fenced area and plants.
  • Person using a router on a wooden slab
  • Wooden cylindrical sculpture with a ribbed texture on display in a workshop
  • Two people in a workshop with wooden planks and shelves, wearing T-shirts that say 'built things.' One person is wearing a pink hat, and both are smiling at the camera.
  • Person welding metal with a protective helmet and gloves in a workshop.
  • Andrew Watson and employees standing in floodwater in front of a brick building.
  • Andrew Watson and Evan working on a custom table
  • People assembling a large round wooden table indoors under a colorful ceiling decoration.
  • Man assembling dark wood shelving in a workshop with tools and materials around.
  • Wooden surface with a light-colored bow tie-shaped inlay
  • Illustration of two crossed handsaws inside a triangle with the text "TPA" and "FLA" and the words "BUILT HANDCRAFTED" beneath.
  • Interior of a woodworking shop with tools, wooden boards, and an American flag on the wall.
  • Building facade with the word 'built' against a clear blue sky.
  • Woodworking project with a wooden frame, blue painter’s tape, wood shavings, a ruler, a small plane tool, and a handle tool on a tiled floor.
  • Man installing a shelf or cabinet, holding a drill, in a construction or renovation setting. The room has unfinished walls and exposed wires.
  • Person wearing a woven bull mask, standing in front of a pool with a tiled pattern, surrounded by tropical plants.
  • Person working on wood slab with a router, chisel, and mallet in a woodworking setting.
  • Workshop interior with a wooden tabletop on metal legs in the foreground, blurred person in the background next to an orange ladder.
  • Andrew Watson filming an HGTV show.
  • Person measuring a wooden chair with a tape measure in a workshop.
  • Person standing on a ladder taking a photo of a foosball table in a warehouse setting.
  • Group of four people assembling a foosball table in a workshop, with one person holding a small dog.
  • Group of people holding small round tables and smiling outdoors.
  • Black and white photo of a woman sitting cross-legged on a stool, smiling, wearing a lace blouse and denim overalls.
  • Two minimalist wooden chairs, one black and one light wood, in a room with wooden flooring and a light-colored wall, cast shadows from sunlight.
  • Modern interior design with black textured cabinet, white plant pot with greenery, black decorative stones, and mounted flat-screen TV.