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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.

Projects, Education
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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.

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.

Community involvement
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A spirit of giving

At Pepper, the greatest joy of the season is the opportunity to share with others.

Community involvement
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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. 

Workplace, Science + Technology
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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.

Projects, Healthcare, Lean Construction
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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. 

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.

Community involvement
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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.

Industrial and manufacturing, Emerging technology, Virtual construction & technology
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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.

High performance & sustainability
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A new company comes to Short North

We've enjoyed working in the Short North arts district where every tenant has a unique story and different needs. Klarna's agile work environment is on trend with culture in which it is located.

Projects, Workplace
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At Pepper...

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.

Projects, About Pepper