Leeding Builders Group LLC

What Leeding Builders Group LLC does

Leeding Builders Group LLC (LBG) is a New York City-based construction management firm delivering complex urban projects across residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and building conversion/repositioning sectors. Established in 2010 and operating as an open shop builder, LBG is a subsidiary of AECOM, a Fortune 500 engineering and construction firm, which provides financial backing, global resources, and bonding capacity while preserving LBG's hands-on builder approach. The firm has delivered 9.6 million square feet of construction comprising 7,000 units over 15 years and is ranked #5 among New York's biggest general contractors by The Real Deal (2026).

LBG's service portfolio is structured around five market-facing categories — Residential Condominiums, Residential Rentals, Hotels & Hospitality, Commercial, and Conversion & Building Repositioning — supported by six core construction services: Safety & Health, Technical Services (estimating, scheduling, value engineering, design management, constructability review, logistics), MEPS Coordination (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems), Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Field Supervision, and Risk Management (subcontractor prequalification, insurance programs including SDI and CCIP). Notable projects include the 736,000 SF Review Avenue Complex (a 7-story warehouse and distribution facility in Long Island City for Innovo Property Group, started 2023) and 544 Carroll Street (an 18-story, 132-unit residential building in Brooklyn for Avery Hall Investments, started 2024).

The business operates on a fee-based professional services model with project-specific contracts custom-quoted based on scope, complexity, and scale. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting real estate developers, property investors, and commercial clients, with business development led by President Pete Marchetto (43 years of industry experience). The firm is led by Co-founders Steven Socol and Mario Carone, both serving as Principals with 40 and 30 years of construction management experience respectively. Customer concentration sits within enterprise real estate sponsors across multiple NYC submarkets, with 20+ repeat client engagements supporting a recurring revenue base. Operations are exclusively domestic within New York.

Name

Leeding Builders Group LLC

Legal name

Leeding Builders Group LLC

Website

https://leedingbuildersgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leeding Builders Group LLC is a New York City-based construction management firm (AECOM subsidiary) delivering complex residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and adaptive reuse projects for enterprise real estate developers across the New York market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Commercial construction
• Residential construction
• Construction management
• General contracting
• Building repositioning

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Fee-based construction management services for residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial construction projects in New York. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for general contracting and construction management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leeding Builders Group is a New York City-based construction management and general contracting firm delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and adaptive-reuse building projects. Services span five project categories (high-end condos, market-rate and affordable rentals, hotels, commercial offices and industrial facilities, and building conversions) supported by six in-house core capabilities including safety, MEPS coordination, technical pre-construction, QA/QC, field supervision, and risk management.

Product overview

Leeding Builders Group LLC is a New York-based construction management firm operating as a unique blend of a hands-on builder backed by AECOM's vast resources within an open shop model. The company offers five primary service categories (Residential Condominiums, Residential Rentals, Hotels & Hospitality, Commercial, and Conversion/Building Repositioning) supported by six core construction services (Safety & Health, Technical Services, MEPS Coordination, Quality Control & Quality Assurance, Field Supervision, and Risk Management). With 15 years in business and 9.6 million square feet built, LBG delivers projects across markets including high-end condos, distribution centers, boutique hotels, office buildings, and adaptive reuse conversions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Condominium Construction Construction management and general contracting services for high-end condominium developments in New York City, including market-rate and luxury residential product for real estate developers and investors.
• Residential Rental Construction Construction management services for market-rate and affordable rental apartment developments, including mixed-use buildings with retail components, for residential developers in the New York metro area.
• Hotels and Hospitality Construction Construction management services for top-tier hotels, luxury amenity spaces, and boutique hospitality brand properties for hotel developers and operators in New York.
• Commercial Construction Construction management services for commercial projects including high-rise office buildings, core and shell construction, interior fit-outs, industrial distribution centers, self-storage facilities, studios, and exhibit/event and cultural spaces for commercial developers and tenants in New York.
• Conversion and Building Repositioning Construction management services for office-to-residential conversions, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, landmark structure renovation, and broader building repositioning initiatives for owners repositioning commercial real estate in New York.
• Construction Safety and Health Program Zero-injury workplace safety program for Leeding Builders Group construction projects, featuring rigorous safety protocols exceeding industry standards, site-designated safety managers, and team-wide accountability for safety outcomes.
• Pre-Construction Technical Services Pre-construction services for Leeding Builders Group clients including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, design management, constructability review, logistics planning, and integration of new construction technologies.
• MEPS Coordination Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler/fire protection systems coordination for Leeding Builders Group construction projects, ensuring operational efficiency and clash-free installation in complex urban buildings.
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance Project-specific QA/QC programs for Leeding Builders Group clients featuring continuous monitoring to maintain quality standards, schedule, and budget while minimizing punch list items at handover.
• Field Supervision Onsite field management for Leeding Builders Group projects, with field managers coordinating day-to-day operations, sequencing trades, and maintaining two-way communication with the main office.
• Risk Management Proactive risk mitigation services for Leeding Builders Group projects, including subcontractor prequalification, financial diligence, robust insurance programs (SDI and CCIP), and comprehensive project-level control measures.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lendlease: Global construction and development firm with significant NYC operations across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including large-scale developments directly comparable to LBG's portfolio.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest general contractors in the US with deep NYC presence, delivering commercial, residential, healthcare, and hospitality projects at scale — directly comparable to LBG's project types and customer base.
• Skanska USA: Major commercial and residential builder with a strong NYC office, executing high-rise, infrastructure, and mixed-use projects; directly competes with LBG on large urban construction management engagements.
• Gilbane Building Company: Privately held national builder with NYC presence across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors; comparable size and project mix to LBG with similar private/family-owned culture.
• Structure Tone: NYC-headquartered global construction manager focused on commercial interiors, hospitality, and large-scale build-outs — overlapping with LBG's interior fit-out and hospitality service lines.
• Plaza Construction: NYC-based general contractor specializing in high-rise residential, hospitality, and commercial projects including ground-up and interior fit-outs — directly comparable in scale and project profile to LBG.
• Hunter Roberts Construction Group: NYC-focused construction manager serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional markets with a similar owner-led culture and project portfolio to LBG.
• Pavarini McGovern: NYC-headquartered construction manager serving residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial sectors with comparable project scale and geographic focus to LBG.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Fortune 500 parent company and global infrastructure firm with a broader construction management portfolio including Tishman and other operating units; not a direct competitor within LBG's NYC specialty but represents the broader competitive landscape LBG operates within as part of AECOM's CM family.

Regional players

• Monadnock Construction: NYC-based union open-shop general contractor serving affordable housing, education, and cultural projects; adjacent peer sharing NYC market focus but with different labor model and segment mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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