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Leopardo Wins Build To Suit Project of the Year

Friday, March 12th, 2010

icoy09CHICAGO, Illinois (March 12, 2010) – Leopardo was awarded the Build to Suit Project of the Year Award last night at the 22nd Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner, known as the Oscars of the industry. The event raised $850,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

The Build to Suit Award was in recognition of Leopardo’s Aurora Police Headquarters project, a LEED Gold police campus consisting of 1) a 154,000-square-foot headquarters, court and 911 emergency call center building, 2) a 41,000-square-foot training and support building that houses a lead-free tactical firearms proficiency range, evidence storage, forensic examination laboratories and a secure garage, and 3) a 204,000-square-foot, 500-car parking garage Read the rest of this entry »

Leopardo Building New $3.9-Million Field House, Seeking LEED Silver Certification

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

CHICAGO, Illinois (March 4, 2010) – Leopardo recently began construction on the new, $3.9-million Valley Forge Park and Field House.

Located at 7001 W. 59th St., the 10,244-square-foot field house will feature a half-court gymnasium, fitness and club rooms, locker rooms, pantry, reception and an administrative office. A new play lot and improvements to the existing baseball field are also part of the project. Read the rest of this entry »

Leopardo Breaks Ground on New $6.4-Million Library, Seeking LEED Silver Certification

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

West Humboldt Branch Library, ChicagoCHICAGO, Illinois (March 3, 2010) – Leopardo recently broke ground on the new, $6.4-million West Humboldt Park Branch Library.

Located at 733 N. Kedzie Ave., the 14,800-square-foot, one-story, full-service branch library is one of the first using a prototype design by Lohan Anderson. Leopardo is serving as the general contractor.

Seeking LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the library will utilize geothermal systems for heating and cooling, resulting in dramatic reductions in energy consumption. Additionally, a prevegetated modular green roofing system will reduce the urban heat island effect, conserve water and decrease storm water runoff. Read the rest of this entry »

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