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From project requirement to voluntary adoption
How committed is our industry to using BIM and other technology? What are the primary drivers and challenges to industry-wide solutions? Pepper's technology adoption survey reveals where we are today, how far we've come in 2 years and what it will take to reach full adoption.
Unity through a spirit of generosity
No other time of year brings a sense of unity through generosity, like the holidays. If you're looking for a place to give, consider these 5 Ohio organizations.
The need for more diversity to improve productivity
Studies show a direct connection between diversity and productivity and innovation. Could the key to improving productivity in our industry lie not in our processes and tools, but rather in our people?
Making jobsites safer using Virtual Reality for safety training
Virtual reality is no longer just for gaming. Pepper Construction is partnering with Purdue University and MindForge to create hands-on safety training using VR.
BIM for Facility Management (FM): How to get started
Owners increasingly have questions about BIM for facility management. Each situation is different and takes a custom approach. For those ready to take advantage of all that BIM offers, our team has advice for getting started.
Developing a company culture inspired by thanksgiving
As companies seek creative ways to attract and retain their employees, we've found the most meaningful way to show appreciation to our people is through recognition and career development.
Recognizing those who help make us better at what we do
At Pepper, we believe our trade partners are critical to our success and each year hold an appreciation event to let them know how important they are. We believe it, but we don't always talk about it or celebrate it. This post shares some of those stories, as well as a personal challenge to do more to recognize them.
The role of quality management in innovation
How are you assured of quality when new design elements, products and systems are specified. In this article, Pepper's quality team in Indiana explains the process they took before the recent successful installation of a voided slab Cobiax system.
7 tips for implementing Lean Construction in the field
Could the field be the key to converting more people to Lean Construction? In our presentation on Field-led Lean Construction - the Key to Unlocking Conversion in Our Industry at 2018 LCI Congress, one team shares how they went from no experience to all-in.
Creating space for creativity
In 2015, Pepper built a new auditorium for Cary-Grove High School. Jamie Fletcher, a recent Pepper marketing intern and Cary-Grove graduate, recalls the impact that this auditorium had on her life and others in the music department.
The cycle of waste at Pepper
Pepper goes well beyond a city of Chicago ordinance and recycles an average 90% of construction waste on every project. But, where does all that waste go? Click here to find out step by step what happens to the waste from our job sites.
Celebrating the past and envisioning the future
After establishing ourselves for our commitment to safety, innovation, quality and lean practices, Pepper Construction will emphasize high performance building, technology and community outreach moving forward.