Leopardo Construction Completes Security Addition at Midway International Airport
Leopardo Construction completed an 18,000-square-foot, two-story addition at Midway International Airport. The $13.4 million expansion helped realign Midway's north security checkpoint to increase the processing capabilities of the passenger security screening operation.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 22, 2007
Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, completed an 18,000-square-foot, two-story addition at Midway International Airport.
The $13.4 million expansion helped realign Midway's north security checkpoint to increase the processing capabilities of the passenger security screening operation. The addition, which is directly adjacent to Cicero Avenue, facilitated an increase in the number of the security screening lanes from 14 to 20. The project features extensive curtain-wall construction, terrazzo flooring and a double cantilever structural system.
Leopardo Construction served as construction manager. AvAirPros served as the project manager for Southwest Airlines, which sponsored the project. The project architect was A. Epstein and Sons International.
About Leopardo Construction
Leopardo Construction is a leading construction firm providing pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build and development services. In 2006, Leopardo Construction was recognized by Engineering News-Record magazine as one of the nation's largest 250 contractors. The company's team of 500 experts has specialized capabilities in interiors, healthcare, senior housing, retail, office, industrial, residential condominiums, aviation, hospitality and community-related projects such as libraries, churches and educational 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 has offices in Chicago and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, as well as job sites across the nation. For more information, please visit www. leopardo. com.
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