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Construction Inclusion Week 2025
We are better together. Celebrating Construction Inclusion Week!
Construction Inclusion Week 2025
This year, we are once again joining our colleagues and peers across the construction industry to celebrate Construction Inclusion Week. The theme for 2025 is “Opening Doors, Building an Industry for Everyone.” While we recognize the growing need for skilled professionals, including craftspeople, engineers and visionary leaders, we also want to take time to recognize the people at Pepper – and our partners and clients – who are working tirelessly to improve today and transform tomorrow.
Tech solutions in healthcare
Healthcare construction faces complex challenges and labor shortages, but technology can improve efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing coordination.
Embodied Carbon
Buildings generate nearly 39% of global carbon emissions, with embodied carbon a major contributor. To address this, Pepper Construction developed an Embodied Carbon Database (ECD) using life cycle assessments of past projects.
Benefitting Our Animal Planet
Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your efforts, we’ve put together a guide to spark ideas and conversations around sustainability in zoo design and construction. Here are 10 impactful strategies to help green your zoo.
For she’s a jolly good fellow…times two
Susan Heinking, Pepper Construction’s SVP of High Performance and Sustainable Construction, has been elevated to the AIA College of Fellows, adding FAIA to her LEED Fellow credentials. Recognized for her dual role as architect and contractor, she’s led over 250 LEED-certified projects and pioneered tools that advance sustainable, resilient building.
Meet the Maker: Creative Log and Lumber
Creative Log and Lumber specializes in manufacturing flooring and stair treads for cabins and lodges. The company, which is woman-owned, emphasizes sustainability and is excited to collaborate with Pepper Construction on a large project.
Quality Wars
Pepper Indiana hosts an employee event each year to share innovative ideas and lessons learned