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Shaping the way the world looks

Currently scattered across campus, Notre Dame's social and political sciences will be housed in Jenkins and Nanovic Halls, along with the University's first new school in nearly a century. When completed in 2017, it will be a place to train and equip the next generation of world influencers.

Projects, Education
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Quality vs. schedule vs. budget…What if you need all three?

On the Hanzo Logistics warehouse and distribution center addition, Pepper experienced a significant delay when an exceptionally rainy spring put the project behind by 25 days. Sacrificing quality and budget was not an option when making up the schedule. In the end, the building was turned over on time, on budget and we achieved one of our flattest floors to date. Learn how.

Industrial and manufacturing, Lean Construction, Quality
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Part 3: Higher quality, cost effective industrial floors

How can you improve slab performance of industrial buildings? This is the last post in a three-part series about important industrial building components.

Industrial and manufacturing
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Part 1: Tips to improve marketability of distribution facilities

Brian Lensink discusses the impact of e-commerce on industrial construction in this first post of a three-part series about important industrial building components.

Industrial and manufacturing
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Training 4-H hands to make a difference

Pepper's Hands-Only CPR training inspired a vision for community outreach. Pepper Project Executive LeeAnn McNamara championed Hands Only CPR training with the McHenry County 4-H Clubs.

Community involvement
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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

News

UK, NKU break ground on $125M joint law, medicine facility

COVINGTON, Ky. — Community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence, a transformative project that will unite legal…

$125M facility breaks ground in Covington

Ground was broken Thursday, June 11, commencing construction on the future home for Northern Kentucky University's

Chicago's Water Tower Place Announces Major Redevelopment to Modernize Iconic Mag Mile Destination

studio Neumann/Smith and general contractor Pepper Construction. This collaborative effort and major investment

Chicago Women In Real Estate Say Career Growth Starts With Betting On Yourself

Bisnow/Will Follett Pepper Construction's Jacqueline Lavigne, Illinois Capital Development