Leopardo Recognized Among ENR’s Top 100 Green Contractors for 2023
Leopardo has again made Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s list of Top 100 Green Contractors, which ranks firms according to revenue for construction generated in 2023 from projects that have been registered with or certified by a third-party organization that sets standards for reducing a building’s or facility’s environmental impact. Leopardo attributes its repeat ranking to the exponential growth of its affordable housing market and several out of state projects seeking rating systems, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Enterprise Green Communities, and the National Green Building Standard (NGBS).
Upshot Medical Center – Class A, LEED-designed medical office project under construction in Orlando, Florida
As a leading authority in her field, Patty Lloyd, Director of Sustainability at Leopardo, was asked to contribute to ENR’s thought leadership piece on this year’s green building trends. Patty—who holds multiple green building credentials, including LEED Fellow, WELL AP, and Living Future Accreditation—thinks that the combination of federal and local incentive programs has propelled the adoption and implementation of sustainable practices in construction.
“Developers and owners are increasingly looking beyond initial costs, and instead focusing on long-term ROI of implementing green measures,” said Lloyd. “Our extensive experience across multiple green building rating systems enables us to guide our clients through complex certification criteria and advise them on the most efficient path towards achieving their sustainability goals.”
Independence Library & Apartments – LEED Gold Certified / Photos © James Florio
As an early adopter of the green construction movement in the Midwest, Leopardo has established itself as a leader in sustainable building practices. Since 2005, the firm has completed over 4.8 million square feet of high-performing, healthy spaces and has successfully delivered more than 50 certified projects. Our team includes over 30 professionals with professional credentials in LEED, WELL, Living Future Accreditation (LFA), Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB), and GPRO.
Fulton West – LEED Gold Certified
Leopardo is committed to measuring its environmental impact not only through the green buildings it constructs, but also by actively reducing the environmental footprint of its operations. Accordingly, 2022 saw the rollout of Leopardo’s corporate program, aimed directly at reducing the environmental impact of its jobsites. For more information on jobsite sustainability strategies, view the 2023 ESG Report.
