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Eat, sleep, breathe… hack
A hackathon is an unexpected event for an industry perceived to be behind in technology. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the 2016 AEC Hackathon in Chicago.
5 actions to make your home a healthier place to live
What if we approached the health of our buildings in the same way that we approach our bodies, where instead of treating sick buildings, we focus on keeping them well? Read some quick and easy changes you can make in your own home today.
Pepper flavors the fight against hunger
What happens when you invite architecture and engineering firms to join construction companies in an effort to help feed the more than 800,000 local residents who go to bed hungry every night?
The passion of a craftsperson
Historic restorations are a mix of preservation and progress. That's why today's renovations involve both time-tested techniques and the latest technology. For the restoration of Barrington's White House, there was value in using both to solve project challenges.
How viable is your construction budget?
When evaluating the needs and options for your facility, one of the primary deciding factors is cost. Understanding the costs of construction and early contractor involvement will help ensure you have an accurate estimate.
Can repetitive construction activities breed complacency?
Repetition allows for tighter project controls, but it also opens the door to safety complacency. Director of Safety Dan Ruane explains how THA best practices and owner involvement can improve jobsite safety performance.
The role of technology in construction – facilitating connections
What does it mean to be connected? VP of Technology Howie Piersma shares what he learned from chairing the AGC-IT Forum Conference that took place last week.
Preventing moisture issues in your building
Incorrect use of vapor retarders leads to an increase in moisture related problems within the wall and the health of the building and its occupants. Learn the science behind how vapor travels and how retarders should be installed.
Illuminating the impact of LED lighting
As costs of LED lighting come down, they offer many advantages. Director of High Performance and Sustainable Construction Susan Heinking discusses the characteristics and benefits in industrial and manufacturing facilities and where the technology is headed next.
The truth about what it takes
At Pepper, we've helped our clients build some unique features. Constructing these details - unique or common - requires digging into the details and understanding the science behind building components and materials.
Shaping the way the world looks
Currently scattered across campus, Notre Dame's social and political sciences will be housed in Jenkins and Nanovic Halls, along with the University's first new school in nearly a century. When completed in 2017, it will be a place to train and equip the next generation of world influencers.
Part 3: Higher quality, cost effective industrial floors
How can you improve slab performance of industrial buildings? This is the last post in a three-part series about important industrial building components.