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Peeling back the layers of TPO roofing systems

As owners consider long-term costs along with first costs, TPO roofs are increasingly popular for their cost-effective, high performing benefits; however not all are equal. Sr. Quality Manager Ben Dykstra discusses the pros and cons, layer by layer.

July 14, 2016
Quality, Industrial and manufacturing
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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.

July 7, 2016
About Pepper, Quality
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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.

June 1, 2016
Projects, Education
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Quality vs. schedule vs. budget…What if you need all three?

On the Hanzo Logistics warehouse and distribution center addition, Pepper experienced a significant delay when an exceptionally rainy spring put the project behind by 25 days. Sacrificing quality and budget was not an option when making up the schedule. In the end, the building was turned over on time, on budget and we achieved one of our flattest floors to date. Learn how.

May 11, 2016
Industrial and manufacturing, Lean Construction, Quality
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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.

May 10, 2016
Industrial and manufacturing
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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.

May 8, 2016
Industrial and manufacturing, Quality
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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.

May 5, 2016
Industrial and manufacturing
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The hard work and honest truth about relationships… from a contractor?

At Pepper Construction, we label ourselves a relationship-based contractor. But what does that mean? Even the relationships we sometimes take for granted require work. Learn how we've sought to improve our subcontractor relations, and how we were recently recognized for it.

March 3, 2016
About Pepper, Trade partnerships
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Modeling the way for students

"Your future is whatever you make it." The same is true for us in construction. BIM Manager Mike Alder shares how he is helping to shape the future of construction through the next generation.

January 22, 2016
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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. 

December 22, 2015
Workplace, Science + Technology
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Helping improve literacy in Indianapolis

Earlier this week, Indy Reads held its ninth annual Spelling Bee, one of the organization's primary fundraising events. Watch the video to learn more about Indy Reads and how Pepper placed in the Spelling Bee. 

October 29, 2015
Community involvement
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Paying it forward

Pepper partnered with RATIO Architects to host a Starfish Initiative Workplace Encounter. Through the program, we work with 21st Century Scholars to prepare them for college and their careers.

October 23, 2015
Community involvement