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Part 2: Factors for successful building envelopes
Keith Dafcik discusses the importance of proper systems specification and installation in industrial buildings. This is the second post in a three-part series about important industrial building components.
Part 1: Tips to improve marketability of distribution facilities
Brian Lensink discusses the impact of e-commerce on industrial construction in this first post of a three-part series about important industrial building components.
Training 4-H hands to make a difference
Pepper's Hands-Only CPR training inspired a vision for community outreach. Pepper Project Executive LeeAnn McNamara championed Hands Only CPR training with the McHenry County 4-H Clubs.
A busy week at North Central College
After topping out, safety remains a top priority for Pepper – and the Tiger Scouts. As North Central College hoisted the final beam labeled "A Brilliant Future" atop its new science center this past week, Pepper's project executive was recognized as the coolest mom by Tiger Scouts, and the construction crew was recognized for keeping safety first.
A spirit of giving
At Pepper, the greatest joy of the season is the opportunity to share with others.
Speed to market - Tips for success on schedule-driven projects
Clients have grown to expect accelerated schedules, while manufacturers have increased material lead times. For interiors construction, where projects are already short, coordinated planning and management is the key to achieving speed to market in construction.
Better coordination through collaboration
The Palos Community Hospital backfill project was designed to modernize the 1970s facility and make it more efficient by bringing outpatient services closer to the front door. Challenges were met through lean principles, technology and an integrated team approach.
3 building components that impact performance
Developers are driven by return on investment, balancing costs that keep lease rates low with features that attract the best tenants. At Pepper, we’re evaluating different materials and methods to help our clients make informed decisions that give them a competitive edge.
What is high performance?
Pepper Construction has long embraced green building values and practices. Sustainability is much more than the activities we implement during one project. It's about how the building performs after we're gone and how the building impacts human performance.
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What do the MILA project in downtown Chicago and this blog have in common? They're significant milestones. We're proud to be part of important projects, like MILA, and we're excited to launch this new blog that shares more about what we're doing.
Building a close encounter
Lincoln Park Zoo's state-of-the-art home for snow monkeys, the Regenstein Macaque Forest, replicates the animals’ Japanese natural, forested, mountainside habitat and provides a close-up view for visitors. It took careful planning and and quality control measures to make it happen.