For Immediate Release
October 20, 2005
Leopardo Construction Breaks Ground On 22,000-Square-Foot FBO Terminal At Boston Logan Airport
Project is Leopardo Construction’s Fifth Signature Facility in Six Years - Includes Past Projects at Chicago O’Hare and Indianapolis International
BOSTON, Massachusetts (October 20, 2005) – Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, today announced it broke ground on a 22,000-square-foot Fixed Base Operation (FBO) terminal at Boston Logan International Airport for Signature Flight Support. The total project will consist of a 10,000-square-foot first-floor terminal, a 7,000-square-foot second floor for management and administration offices, and 5,000 square feet of ground support equipment shops.
Signature and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) recently executed a ten-year ground lease, which allows Signature to operate the FBO terminal at Boston Logan International Airport until 2016. As part of its lease terms, Signature is working with Leopardo Construction to build the new two-story FBO terminal and equipment shops.
The FBO, which is a private terminal serving the business and corporate aviation community, will be completed in June of 2006. The terminal will feature high-end granite flooring, cherry millwork, private conference rooms and will have state-of-the-art audio and visual technologies, including WiFi Internet access throughout and remote plasma computer connections.
The facility, which will be a LEED certified project, also incorporates “green” architectural design elements, including environmentally-friendly building products, energy-efficient systems and environmentally-sensitive construction practices.
“This is the fifth high-end project Leopardo Construction has had the privilege to partner with Signature on over the last six years,” said Mike LeMire, project executive in Leopardo Construction’s aviation group. “Leopardo was selected for this project based on a strong track record of impeccable service and proven performance.”
Leopardo Construction is serving as construction manager on site. Schenkel Shultz Architecture is providing lead architectural services with Chan Kreiger serving as the local architect of record.
About Leopardo Construction
Leopardo Construction is a leading construction firm providing pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build and development services. The company’s team of 500 experts offers specialized capabilities in healthcare, retail, tenant interiors, office, industrial, residential condominium, senior housing, aviation and community-related projects such as libraries, churches, educational and municipal institutions.
For more than a quarter century, Leopardo’s family of employees has been committed to quality construction, superior client service and tremendous value. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Leopardo Construction also has a Chicago Loop office and job sites across Chicagoland. For more information, please visit www.leopardo.com.
About Signature Flight Support
Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation Services Group company, is the world's largest fixed base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling and a wide-range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 60 locations in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. Signature can be found online at www.signatureflight.com.
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