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This Memorial Day we pause to honor those who gave their lives while serving our country. Their courage and sacrifice make it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today, and their legacy continues to shape the communities we build together.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Memorial Day weekend. #MemorialDayWeekend

“If you build it, they will run” wasn’t just our shirt slogan, it captured the energy Team Pepper brought to every step of the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. A huge shout-out to the organizers for a great event and a perfect Chicago evening to match. #TeamPepper #CorporateChallenge

Last week, Pepper Indiana attended the 2026 Top Notch Standards of Excellence awards program, one of the premier gatherings in Indiana’s union construction industry.

We’re proud to share that Pepper Indiana was named 2026 Contractor of the Year, a recognition that reflects the hard work, collaboration and commitment across our entire organization. This marks the fourth time in the past five years Pepper Indiana has received this honor. We also celebrate Dave Podlogar, Vice President of Field Operations, who received the Golden Hard Hat Award. The award honors individuals who exemplify the strength of labor-management partnerships through communication, collaboration and a steadfast commitment to quality, safety and stability on every project.

Congratulations to Dave on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to everyone at Pepper Indiana for making achievements like this possible. We are grateful to be part of such a strong and dedicated industry community. collaboration and a steadfast commitment to quality, safety and stability on every project.

Congratulations to Dave on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to everyone at Pepper Indiana for making achievements like this possible.

#PepperConstruction #TomorrowTransformed#TopNotchAward #ContractorOfTheYear #GoldenHardHat #ConstructionAwards #ConstructionExcellence

We are honored to be named General Contractor of the Year at the 2026 Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago Real Estate Awards!This is atestament to our incredible teams and partners we’re privileged to work alongside.
Even more meaningful, as the Lunchbox Challenge sponsor, we’re proud to announce that the event successfully raised over $65,000 to help fight hunger across Chicago. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!
A win for our industry—and an even bigger win for our community!
#ChicagoRealEstate #CommunityImpact #Construction #PepperConstruction #TomorrowTransformed

Proud to see the Waubonsee Community College Technical Education Center recognized with the CBC Merit Award in Higher Education.
As the builder, we are honored to have partnered with Waubonsee Community College and DKA on a project that expands access to hands-on trade education and strengthens workforce pathways in the community.
This is more than a building—it’s an investment in future careers and local industry. Congratulations to all involved!
#Construction #HigherEd #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #TomorrowTransformed

Self-Perform Paint played a key role in preparing the Morton Gallery at the Art Institute of Chicago for its newest installation. Our team taped, primed, and painted more than 5,500 square feet of exhibit walls, standing 15 feet tall and stretching 180 feet long.In addition, our team refreshed existing walls throughout the space and completed new floor coating installations, helping ensure the gallery was ready on time and to the highest standard.#SelfPerformPaint#InteriorPainting

How do we know an air barrier is performing? We test it.

Using ASTM E1186, our team applies negative pressure and looks for bubbles. If they show up, we make corrections. If they don’t, we know the system is ready to go.

Building quality from the outside in. Elliott Allen shares how Pepper Construction's quality team prioritizes building enclosures because performance, durability and long-term outcomes start with getting the fundamentals right.

#PepperConstruction #TomorrowTransformed #QualityManagement #QualityConstruction#BuildingEnclosures #TeamCollaboration

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! We may be a little biased, but we think Pepper has the best moms in the world!

Our Self-Perform Drywall team is excited to be working on major renovations at the Illinois Holocaust Museum! Our crew is framing and installing plywood for new walls, ceilings and auditorium seating as the space continues to transform.

At Pepper, quality doesn’t happen by chance, it’s built through consistency, collaboration and continuous learning.

In this video, Aaron Glatt shares how our Quarterly Quality Trainings bring teams together to sharpen their skills, align on best practices and stay ahead of challenges before they reach the field. It’s all part of our commitment to delivering work that performs not just on day one, but for years to come.

#PepperConstruction #TomorrowTransformed #QualityManagement #QualityConstruction#QualityTraining #TeamCollaboration

National Rebuilding Day is always a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with purpose. Partnering with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, ourteam worked inside and out, focused on making a home safer, stronger and more welcoming.
What made the day even more meaningful was working side‑by‑side with the homeowner and her daughter, who jumped right in to help plant flowers and complete the landscaping. Their gratitude, teamwork and pride in their home reinforced why this work matters so much.
It’s never just about the repairs. It’s about dignity, connection and building community together. Shout-ut to our team captains, Kevin Erickson, Brian Hope and Kirk Beutke. We were grateful to be part of a day that truly made a difference and proud of everyone who showed up to lend their skills and their hearts.
#NationalRebuildingDay #RebuildingTogether #Teamwork #TomorrowTransformed