Company | We Are SLL
SLL develops innovative building solutions for nonprofit organizations, businesses, building owners and developers. Together, we build amazing and impactful projects.
Collaboration
Empowering A Team
If you ask people at SLL what keeps us excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear repeatedly that it’s the people. We revel in the opportunity to work with such diverse people from so many fields of construction. Our team is open, collaborative and fun – all reflected in our passion exuding into each project.
As we began construction, S.L. Leonard & Associates came on board for management and oversight of an existing team. They stepped in without a hitch. The transition was smooth and everyone is delighted with their consistent leadership and sound organization. Communication has been excellent. Sean translates ‘development-speak’ into real language so we know the status and the conditions of progress. Our Board is very pleased with how the project is proceeding.
I have worked with Sean Leonard and his team for many years, spanning employment at two nonprofit organizations. We have experienced nothing but excellence from SLL in terms of expertise and careful attention to detail. We value that SLL cares about the product we are working to deliver and the people whose lives we are impacting; it is truly their mission to oversee our affordable housing projects with an owner’s rep lens. I highly recommend SLL to my colleagues.
Our People
Paying It Forward
We have a long and deep tradition of volunteer leadership and financial support for the non-profit agencies that make our communities better places for all people. We contribute thousands of hours of volunteer service in our communities each year, and our firm acts as a conduit to help people get connected to the service opportunities that mean the most to them.
A Proven Process
Step 1.
Understand The Vision
Every project starts with a discovery and strategy phase. Our team begins to understand the insights, budget and goals for the project. The outcome of this phase is an understanding of strategy and requirements moving forward.
Step 2.
Build The Team
Once the game plan has been established in the vision phase, the project moves into the team phase. This part can be meticulous and incredibly detailed; but it matters, A LOT! The project’s architects, general contractors and engineers are all selected.
Step 3.
Project Planning
The project planning phase is the blueprint phase of the project. Feasibility studies, permitting, environmental reviews, value engineering and FF&E discussions are all part of the project planning phase.
Step 4.
Project Execution
The project execution phase is where you get to see your project come to life. A weekly construction meeting, managing lenders, public outreach, internal board communication and reviewing pay requests are all integral steps of the project execution phase.
Step 5.
Project Close-Out
Finally! The project is almost complete and ready for occupancy. Recording drawings, creating operations/maintenance manuals, executing final lien waivers and an 11 month walk through are the final steps in wrapping up your project!
This business was built on a strong foundation of quality, integrity, and experience. We are a collective team driven by passion and united by purpose.
Sean Leonard
President
What They Say
S.L. Leonard & Associates has provided The Master’s College with the highest level of professional leadership on multiple projects. Both Sean and his team are characterized by personal integrity, reliability, and competency. Their expertise related to local and state codes assure their clients that efficiencies and cost effectiveness are features of a job well done. I recommend S.L. Leonard & Associates confidently.
My nonprofit business, the L.A. Kitchen, was looking for the right company to help rep us as we built out a new kitchen/social enterprise in Los Angeles. This was the first kitchen I’ve built from scratch, so I needed a real pro…but more importantly, a pro who didn’t see us as just another client. I was looking for a person who shared my sense of purpose, who really cared about “why” I was building it. I found that person in Sean Leonard. He’s a pro’s pro…but more than that, he’s a great guy. He and his team are rock solid. Timely, knowledgable, professional and great people to do business with. We can’t say enough good things about them.
S.L. Leonard & Associates saved our school a lot of money, time and headache. This project was our largest in the past 25 years. The construction and remodel of a performing arts center and theater was complicated. As the owner’s representative, Sean and his team held every contractor and the architect accountable, even at the end of the projects, scrutinizing minutia on the billing to protect our interests. When there were issues with a contractor, the SLL. team stepped in and did whatever it took to get the project finished before school started. They went above and beyond. Sean brought a lot of knowledge, ideas and solutions. He also pushed us to maintain top quality throughout and not compromise on quality. We are glad he did. The SLL team did more than we ever anticipated and the result was a project that exceeds our expectations, and it came in significantly under budget while being on time.