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Taking a bird's eye view of building design

AbbyB — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:39:31 +0000

Taking a bird's eye view of building design AbbyB Mon, 04/21/2025 - 08:39

Natalia Alvarez, WELL AP, Juanita Garcia, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EcoDistricts APApril 21, 2025

About the Authors

Natalia Alvarez, WELL APProject Manager I

Natalia joined Pepper as a Project Engineer in 2018 on the High Performance team. With a background in mechanical engineering and sustainability, she is dedicated to improving the built environment to positively impact the well being of people, the economies of our communities, and our planet. Currently, she leads sustainability efforts on multiple commercial projects while collaborating with architects, consultants and owners.

Juanita Garcia, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EcoDistricts APProject Executive, High Performance and Sustainable Construction, Illinois

Drawing on more than 10 years of experience in mechanical design, Juanita is an environmentalist for the built environment and an advocate for diversity in STEM careers. In 2009, she was one of the first people to earn the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Accredited Professional credential with the specialization in Building Design and Construction. Juanita founded BIM for Better and hosts Shades of Green Chicago, a podcast highlighting the stories of environmentalists of color. Her work has been informed by her study of psychology, human rights and massage therapy, which allows her to incorporate a well-rounded health and wellness perspective into the built environment. Juanita's contributions to the Chicago sustainability community include serving as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the WasteShed, a nonprofit that diverts material from landfills for creative reuse. She is also on the advisory council of Environmentalists of Color.

Pepper celebrates Earth Day year-round by going Idle Free

AbbyB — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:05:06 +0000

Pepper celebrates Earth Day year-round by going Idle Free AbbyB Mon, 04/21/2025 - 08:05

Juanita Garcia, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EcoDistricts AP, Natalia Alvarez, WELL APApril 21, 2025

About the Authors

Juanita Garcia, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EcoDistricts APProject Executive, High Performance and Sustainable Construction, Illinois

Natalia Alvarez, WELL APProject Manager I

Women in Construction Week 2025

AbbyB — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:46:53 +0000

Women in Construction Week 2025 AbbyB Fri, 03/07/2025 - 12:46

March 7, 2025

Continuing our PRECONversations

AbbyB — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:40:43 +0000

Continuing our PRECONversations AbbyB Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:40

Scott Higgins, LEED APMarch 3, 2025

About the Author

Scott Higgins, LEED APSenior Vice President of Preconstruction

As senior vice president, Scott provides leadership for Pepper’s Centers of Technical Excellence. With 30 years of experience, Scott provides some of the industry’s most compelling thought leadership in the disciplines under his guidance. His expertise leads to compelling solutions and counsel for the most discerning clients, drawing on his years in self perform work, estimating and project management. Scott holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, and he is a LEED AP.

Pepper Construction's Cincinnati office achieves LEED Zero Energy Certification

AbbyB — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:55:20 +0000

Pepper Construction's Cincinnati office achieves LEED Zero Energy Certification AbbyB Wed, 02/26/2025 - 14:55

February 26, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shannan Ghera

847.347.0129

media@pepperconstruction.com

LEEDZeroCertification.pdf

The Path to Net Zero is Looking Up

AbbyB — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:24:43 +0000

The Path to Net Zero is Looking Up AbbyB Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:24

Calvin Young, LEED AP BD+C, NABCEP PVAFebruary 25, 2025

About the Author

Calvin Young, LEED AP BD+C, NABCEP PVAProject Executive, High Performance and Sustainable Construction, Indiana

Before transitioning to manager of high performance construction in Indiana, Calvin started at Pepper as a senior project manager on interiors projects, where he developed a strong interest in Sustainable and High Performance construction from his involvement in LEED Gold and Silver-certified projects. As manager of high performance construction, Calvin is part of Pepper's Integrated Construction Services team and works closely with project teams to incorporate sustainable practices and High Performance services. In addition to helping clients with high performance strategies, Calvin is also working on solutions to reduce construction's impact on the environment and bring building codes up to modern building performance standards. He holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Pepper Construction’s Cincinnati Office Achieves LEED Zero Energy Certification

AbbyB — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:48:23 +0000

Pepper Construction’s Cincinnati Office Achieves LEED Zero Energy Certification AbbyB Mon, 02/24/2025 - 14:48

February 24, 2025
High performance & sustainability

Anthony Alleman and Ryan Eberly

CKlobach — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:04:15 +0000

Anthony Alleman and Ryan Eberly CKlobach Thu, 01/30/2025 - 17:04

January 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shannan Ghera

847.347.0129

media@pepperconstruction.com

Alleman_Eberly_Jan2025.pdf

Brian Greiner, Mick Metzger and Lance Tritsch

CKlobach — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:58:31 +0000

Brian Greiner, Mick Metzger and Lance Tritsch CKlobach Thu, 01/30/2025 - 16:58

January 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shannan Ghera

847.347.0129

media@pepperconstruction.com

Greiner_Metzger_Tritsch_Jan25.pdf

Indiana Vice President Promotions

AbbyB — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:17:44 +0000

Indiana Vice President Promotions AbbyB Thu, 01/30/2025 - 11:17

Pepper Construction Company of Indiana — January 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shannan Ghera

847.347.0129

media@pepperconstruction.com

Vice President Promotions