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7 considerations for making high rise residential construction predictable

High-rise apartments are a risky investment – from securing financing to the time it takes to build. With so much at stake, how can you get the most out of your construction team and ensure you receive the right guidance for your project?

Virtual construction & technology, High rise, Preconstruction
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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.

Virtual construction & technology, Emerging technology
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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.

High performance & sustainability, Environmental
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Inside the space of a change agent

Aver is on a mission to make a difference, and their passion for their space inspired us to share their story. Walk with us as we talk with them about how the design reflects their culture and work.

Workplace
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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?

Community involvement
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How authentic is your commitment to safety?

We want the people who matter the most to us to be safe, but our homes are full of hazards. Safety Director Dave Murphy shares what it means to have a safety mindset and some resources you can use to keep your family safe.

Safety
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Simplifying the construction process for a young tech company

Due to current and projected growth, Aver needed a construction partner who would keep them engaged and adjust as their business evolved. By bringing Pepper on board early, they made cost-effective decisions to meet their budget.

Projects, Workplace, Science + Technology
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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.

About Pepper, Quality, Virtual construction & technology
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Innovative ideas for improving construction quality

The construction industry is not known for innovation. In the process of sharing lessons learned through our quality program, we’ve also captured best practices and uncovered some truly innovative ideas. Learn how.

Quality

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‘A sanctuary of memory': Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie after 15-month renovation

‘A sanctuary of memory': Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie after 15-month... During a recent walkthrough of the newly renovated Illinois Holocaust…

Top 75 Cultural Facility Construction Firms for 2026

Construction, JE Dunn Construction, JLL, Mortenson, Pepper Construction, and AECOM top Building Design+Construction's

Women's Leadership Center Celebrates Launch Toward 'A Future That's Better Because More Women Helped Shape It'

Chicago-based Pepper Construction led the Center's building process through

As We Await Tower Crane #2, McDonald's Park Begins To Go 3D

5, so it can be erected as soon as the team from Pepper Construction, GMA Construction, and A.L.L.