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Leveraging Experience, Planning and Collaboration to Predict the Unpredictable

Building on our extensive healthcare experience, Pepper has partnered with Rush to provide world-class healthcare under one roof in a new, state-of-the-art facility.

January 21, 2026
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Digging Into Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solutions

Our vision of a world where buildings generate more energy than they consume challenges us to look beyond and, in some cases, beneath the surface. We're helping clients tap into the Earth's reliable, eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions.

December 22, 2025
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Thank you week 2025

At Pepper, Thank You Week 2025 is about more than just appreciation for what happens within our walls. It is also about recognizing the people outside of Pepper who support and care for our team members every day.

November 17, 2025
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Leading the way to make Chicago – and the world – a greener place

Congratulations to Juanita Garcia and Jeff Volin as Crain's Chicago Notables in Sustainability!

November 12, 2025

Construction Inclusion Week 2025

We are better together. Celebrating Construction Inclusion Week!

October 14, 2025
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Construction Inclusion Week 2025

This year, we are once again joining our peers across the construction industry to celebrate Construction Inclusion Week. The theme this year is “Opening Doors, Building an Industry for Everyone.” While we hope to attract new teammates, we are also recognizing the people at Pepper – and our partners and clients – who are working tirelessly to improve today and transform tomorrow.

October 13, 2025
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Tech solutions in healthcare

Healthcare construction faces complex challenges and labor shortages, but technology can improve efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing coordination.

October 9, 2025
Virtual construction & technology
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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.

September 17, 2025
High performance & sustainability
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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.

August 21, 2025
High performance & sustainability

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District 161 approves $8.63 million construction work over summer

January 30, 2026
LaBella has worked with Pepper Construction, a firm managing the projects....work, $499,000 plus $7,000 in alternate costs. Pepper Construction for carpentry/general trades, $809,…

Community Health Network Celebrates Milestone at New Westfield Hospital Construction

January 20, 2026
Other project partners include CMTA, Pepper Construction, RVI Hitchcock Design Group, Cripe, Lenex, IMH Healthcare and others.