Green Building

Interested in green construction practices and becoming a LEED accredited professional? Leopardo Construction is proud to support The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the nation’s leading nonprofit coalition for advancing buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Leopardo is a participant in the major program supporting the USGBC’s mission - the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating Systems™ for New Construction, Existing Buildings, Commercial Interiors and Homes.

Leopardo’s LEED certified project experience encompasses all levels of certification, including Silver, Gold and Platinum.  Leopardo has several LEED accredited professionals (LEED-AP) on staff, is currently involved in multiple projects seeking LEED certification and was a primary consultant for Wilbur Wright College and the USGBC-Chicago Chapter to establish the Building Energy Technologies Occupational Certificate Program, the only collegiate level program in the United States.

Leopardo has also been the exclusive construction partner on several green marketing, consulting and advocacy initiatives with USGBC, Building Design + Construction magazine, the City of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College, etc.

In July of 2007, Leopardo was selected by the City of Chicago and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Chicago Chapter as the general contractor for the Greenbuild Chicago 2007 Legacy Project, a LEED-Platinum project at the Chicago Center for Green Technology.  

Leopardo Charitable Foundation

Every year, the Leopardo Charitable Foundation aids more than 100 deserving charities that promote education, health, technology and support the well being of citizens.  Recently, the Foundation has contributed to The Greater Chicago Food Depository, City of Hope, The Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tabitha House, Special Olympics and many others.

Leopardo's Band Raises a Quarter
Million Dollars for Cancer Research

Liquidated Damages, a group of musicians from Leopardo Construction and its business partners, performed for its sixth straight year at the City of Hope REACH (Real Estate Action Committee for City of Hope) Social fundraiser, the premier real estate fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, treatment and education. Over the last six years of performing, Leopardo Construction’s band has raised $250,000 for City of Hope.  
 
Since being founded in 1996, the City of Hope REACH Committee has raised more than $1.2 million for pediatric cancer research, treatment and education. The highlight of 2007’s event came when legendary guitarist Rick Nielsen, founder of the rock band Cheap Trick, joined Liquidated Damages on stage for several songs.  
 
The 2007 REACH Social, held every year at the House of Blues, raised more than $300,000 in one night, of which $70,000 was generated by Leopardo Construction ticket sales. In addition to Liquidated Damages performance, the REACH Social also featured four other bands comprised of Chicago’s architecture, construction and general real estate communities.
 
Formed in 1999, Leopardo Construction’s Liquidated Damages plays an eclectic, new set of music every year, crossing every genre. The band, which regularly features guest performers, covers every musician from “Cash to Clash” and was organized primarily for the purpose of playing fundraisers and helping to make a difference in the community.