Nationwide Rigging & Structural Steel Erection
From structural steel and pre-engineered metal buildings to heavy rigging and equipment setting, Lear West delivers safe, precise steel erection and rigging for federal, military, mission critical, oil and gas, and commercial projects — nationwide.
Mid- to large-scale projects. Complex lifts. Major steel packages.
Since the 1980s
A legacy of craftsmanship
AISC Certified
Erector-grade quality
Federal & Military
Mission critical, oil and gas & commercial
Mid- to Large-Scale
Major projects, coast to coast
Our Clients
A mid- to large-scale steel erection and rigging contractor, trusted by national general contractors, pipeline and oil and gas companies, and pre-engineered building manufacturers on major projects nationwide.
Founded by
Louis DePorzio
Carried forward today by Brian DePorzio — same standards, greater reach.
Our Legacy
Louis DePorzio is the founder of the Lear legacy. Lou came up in the industrial construction industry as a crane operator and ultimately started a rigging and erection business in the 80's. Due to his work ethic and attention to detail, his company became very successful.
Under the mentoring and guidance of Lou through a 20-year tenure, Brian DePorzio has continued to keep the same standards of safety and work ethic taught to him by Lou. These attributes have been instilled into Lear West's employees and are the foundation of the company. Lear West is now a nationwide company and continues to grow.
Safety First
The same standards Lou taught, instilled in every crew.
Attention to Detail
Precise steel erection and equipment setting, every time.
Work Ethic
The reputation Lou built the company on — carried forward.
Nationwide Growth
From a family business to a nationwide contractor.
What We Do
Self-performed by experienced crews — from structural steel, metal deck and pre-engineered metal buildings to heavy rigging, equipment setting and field welding.
Service 01
Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) installation, steel building assembly and metal deck installation. Lear West is a preferred erector of SISCORP and USSI building systems on federal, military, mission critical, oil and gas, and commercial projects.
Explore Metal Building Erection
Service 02
Heavy rigging and hoisting, crane coordination and lift planning, equipment setting and installation, and industrial shutdown and maintenance support — planned and executed safely.
Explore Rigging
The Lear West Standard
Lear West partners with general contractors, construction managers, developers, owners, industrial facilities, healthcare systems, manufacturing companies, government agencies, military installations, municipalities, and commercial builders throughout the United States. Our clients rely on us for safe, dependable, and high-quality structural steel erection and rigging services on projects ranging from commercial buildings to complex industrial and federal facilities.
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Self-Perform Crews
Direct control of quality, safety & schedule.
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AISC Certified
Erector-grade quality management.
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Nationwide Mobility
Crews & equipment that travel to your site.
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Preferred Erector
SISCORP & USSI metal building systems.
In the Field
Structural steel erection and rigging services for federal, military, mission critical, oil and gas, and commercial projects — self-performed by Lear West crews, coast to coast.
Structural frames erected plumb and true — from commercial buildings to complex industrial and federal facilities.
Metal deck installed on structural steel frames — set, aligned and fastened, ready for the next trade.
Field welding, connections and on-site modifications completed by experienced ironworkers.
Heavy picks and hoisting — multi-crane lifts, slide systems and portable gantry systems when a conventional pick won't work.
We use 3D lift planning to evaluate crane positioning, load weights and radii, rigging configurations, clearances, and overall lift execution before work begins.
Compressors, turbines, reciprocating engines, coolers and control buildings set and installed. Our team works directly with manufacturers and their representatives during installation to help ensure equipment is properly positioned, aligned, and set up in accordance with project and manufacturer requirements.
Selected Work
A look at the structural steel, metal building, welding and rigging work Lear West crews deliver nationwide.
Erection
Rigging
Metal Buildings
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Rigging
Erection
Welding
Rigging
Metal Buildings
Welding
Rigging
Erection
Rigging
Rigging
Metal Buildings
Safety Is Our Foundation
The same standards of safety and work ethic that Lou DePorzio taught are instilled in every Lear West crew. Careful planning, disciplined rigging and an uncompromising safety culture protect our people, your equipment and your schedule on every job.
Our Full Safety ProgramA proven commitment that protects your project & schedule.
Every heavy pick planned before the load leaves the ground.
Task-specific hazard analysis before every shift.
Skilled, accountable ironworkers and riggers.
Certified & Compliant
Contact & Bids
Submit plans for estimating, request a bid, or start a conversation about your next project. Our team responds fast — coast to coast.