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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.
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.
The Dog Days - or is it the Gorilla or Arapaima Days - of Summer?
New primate indoor and outdoor habitats span nearly three acres at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Replicating the native environments of gorillas, orangutans and monkeys, Bramsen Tropical Forests includes four distinct habitats and climate zones inspired by regions of Africa, Asia and South America.
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
2025 Safety Week Wrap Up
As we wrap up Safety Week at Pepper for 2025, we want all of our team members to remember that when it comes to Safety, they are always empowered to do the right thing - and we will always have their back when they do.
Taking a bird's eye view of building design
Our urban landscape is a maze of barriers to flying birds. Nearly one-third of the bird species found in the U.S. are victims of glass collision, so the need for action is pressing.