Our History

As one of the most well-known and well-respected construction firms in the Midwest, Leopardo has a rich, deep history that began in Chicago in 1979.  

Founded by James A. Leopardo, a young, passionate construction professional like yourself, we’ve grown and prospered for more than a quarter century.  We quickly earned a reputation for consistently performing at the very top of the construction industry. As architects, brokers, developers and corporate clients discovered Leopardo and its world-class work, the firm experienced tremendous growth that even placed it on Inc. magazine’s national list of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies – three times.  Today, we’re a $300 million firm with a team of nearly 500 construction professionals.
 
Sure we’re a big company, but as you get to know us you will find that the entrepreneurial approach by which we were founded is still prevalent in our firm today – from the open-door leadership we employ to the emerging industries we serve to the landmark projects we build.