In May 2018 we told you about a project that Prairie Construction was starting at Skutt Catholic High School. As the 2017/18 school year wrapped up, we started a 3500 square foot project that included a secure main school entrance and vestibule, an expanded lobby area, and additional office space. The students, faculty and […]
Commit to Your Construction Project i...
January is typically the time of year when people commit to getting organized – clearing the house of unnecessary items, organizing files and offices, and creating a budget for the year ahead. The team at Prairie Construction thinks this is a great time to plan for that construction or remodel project you have been considering. […]
Holiday Greetings from the Prairie Co...
As 2018 comes to an end, the Prairie Construction team is taking time to pause and reflect on the successes of the last year. We appreciate the many subcontractors and partners that we are fortunate to work with every day. We value your continued support of Prairie Construction and your commitment to helping us provide […]
Omaha Fire Station #43
Last summer, a fire started at station #43 of the Omaha Fire Department. It may seem ironic, but it goes to show that anyone is susceptible to an accidental fire – even firefighters. The fire started in the kitchen while most of the fire crew was out on an emergency, and it caused significant damage […]
Creighton University Rigge Science Bu...
Creighton alum and former professor George Haddix and his wife gave a $10 million to Creighton University last month. The gift is earmarked academic programs, faculty development, laboratories, student opportunities and advising. Haddix earned a master’s degree in math from Creighton and was a professor at the university from 1969-1971. He has donated to other […]
On Track for Gretna Public Works Proj...
When it comes to meeting construction deadlines there are many contributing factors – sub contractors, budget, adjustments to the original plans, and weather – and the hardest to account for is weather. Construction companies need to get creative in order to meet deadlines when we’ve had as much rainfall as we have the last few […]
Commercial Renovation vs. Constructio...
Whether your business is just starting out or outgrowing your current space, the decision about the right office space can be hard. Should we renovate an existing space or build a brand-new site? When it comes to choosing a new space for your business, there are many things to consider, not the least of which […]
Gretna Public Works Facility Update
Earlier this year we were excited to learn that we were awarded the contract for the brand new Gretna Public Works facility. We broke ground on the project located at 20090 Husker Drive, north of the water tower and fire station in Gretna and have been busy with the foundation, paving and steel erection at […]
Steve Rease Speaks to Omaha Executive...
Steve Rease, executive vice president of Prairie Construction, spoke recently at an Omaha Executives Association (OEA) meeting. The presentation included a history of Prairie Construction, tips for choosing the right contractor, and highlights from some recent projects. OEA was formed in Omaha in 1924 as a networking group for business owners and executives. Members exchange […]
Bennington Storage Facility
We recently completed the construction of a new storage facility in Bennington, NE for Lock Box Storage. The 60,000 square-foot climate-controlled building includes a variety of sizes of storage units inside, as well as outdoor storage space. Self-storage is a rapidly growing industry in the US. According to The SpareFoot Storage Beat, there are more […]