AMCOL International
When the specialty mineral product company AMCOL International Corp. decided to move its headquarters and laboratory from Arlington Heights to Hoffman Estates, it turned to Leopardo to build their LEED NC2.2-Silver project.
- 72,000-SF, 2-story office/laboratory including 12,000-SF of green roof
- Sustainable Site: Construction activity pollution prevention
- Parking lot design: Preferred parking spots for drivers who carpool or drive low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles
- Storm water design, Quantity & Quality Control: Bioswale
- Water Efficiency: Water efficient landscaping with no potable use or irrigation. Water use reduction of 20%.
- Material Usage: Recycling 77.99% of the waste generated during construction. Used 23.24% of recycled material and 42.76% of regional material (harvested and fabricated within 500 miles from the project site). 92% of all wood product used on the project was FSC certified.
- Indoor Environment: Building utilizes glazing to provide daylight and views for at least 75% of building occupants. High-efficiency fixtures and occupant sensors reduce the building’s potable water demand.
- Along with high levels of outdoor air ventilation, the building is specifically designed to ASHRAE standards to ensure the thermal comfort of occupants.
- Indoor air quality will be monitored and maintained during construction. Low-emitting material will be used for adhesive, sealants, paint, and carpet.
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During every phase of the project, Leopardo's performance was first-rate. Not only was the project completed on time (no small feat considering the very aggressive schedule), but also well within our budgetary constraints.
Michael Conway, Principal
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This project has been, in my 17 years of experience, one of the best run operations that I have seen.
Kathy Meunier, Property Manager
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During the 20 plus years that I have been involved with architecture and construction, I have never participated in such a successful 'team approach.'
Alfred Fiesel, AIA, Associate
Gensler
They anticipated our needs. They knew things before we knew they were going to be issues. They exceeded our expectations and that's difficult to do these days.
Josephine Thomas, Senior Vice President
HSA Commercial Real Estate
Leopardo isn't just a canned outfit that has pretty much the same story as everybody else. They very diligently defend and protect the client's interests.
Warren Hill, President
Hill Mechanical
I've been doing this for about 20 years - worked with contractors from all over the United States - and Leopardo is in my top two. Their craftsmanship was unparalleled in my experience.
Pam Osse, Facilities Manager
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Pierre Cowart, SVP
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