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Building for the Future: Elkhorn Public Schools’ New Elementary Schools

Prairie Construction is proud to announce the completion of Iron Bluff Elementary and Stone Point Elementary for Elkhorn Public Schools. 

These two new campuses, totaling nearly 150,000 square feet, were designed and built to accommodate the district’s growing student population, each serving up to 600 students.  

Now complete, Iron Bluff and Stone Pointe Elementary Schools stand as modern, functional, and welcoming spaces, ready to support Elkhorn’s continued growth and commitment to educational excellence. 

Check out the completed schools: https://youtu.be/leGyciAh0W4

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Valley Animal Hospital Opens in the City of Valley

Prairie Construction is proud to announce the completion of another veterinary clinic for Omaha Vet’s Group. Valley Animal Hospital, the newest business addition to the City of Valley, is now open and ready to serve pets and their owners.

The clinic is conveniently located at 7330 N. West Street, Suite 104, Valley, NE 68064. We’re excited to see this new space provide top-quality care to the community’s furry friends!

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Klu-OLhOX7U?si=vOkvpUWtbkkTJsru

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Revitalizing History: The Transformation of Creighton Hall

The demolition has started and support structures are being installed. Prairie Construction is on another project at Creighton University and this one could be the most exciting.

Creighton Hall, Creighton University’s original building, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation project. This includes retrofitting the building with modern infrastructure like updated heating, cooling, and fire suppression systems. The renovation also involves system upgrades to the entire building. The project is part of Creighton’s ongoing efforts to reimagine its iconic original building.

See the progress in our recent video

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Swing365 in Rockbrook

Swing365, a unique indoor Golf Simulator experience, will soon open in Rockbrook Village.

The Prairie Construction team remodeled a corner bay in the shopping center located in the middle of Omaha to accommodate Swing365. The unassuming storefront offered a perfect facility for the new business.

Swing365 offers memberships to golfers wishing to practice and perfect their swing year-round. The Rockbrook location will house two Full Swing Pro 2.0 Simulators in private bays. Golfers can reserve time on a simulator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This unique facility allows golfers to practice their swing year-round, with instant feedback, in a private, indoor environment. Each bay includes a comfortable lounge area, making it a perfect activity for groups to enjoy together.

Contact the Prairie Construction team to discuss your remodel or new construction project.

You can learn more about Swing365 here.

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Prairie Partners with Elkhorn Public Schools to Address Rapid Growth

Elkhorn continues to be the fastest-growing part of the Omaha metro area, and with that growth comes the need for new schools.

The Prairie Construction team is currently building the 13th and 14th elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Both schools are on track to be completed in August 2025.

As Elkhorn continues its rapid growth, schools in the community are quickly experiencing overcrowding. Nearby schools use portable classrooms, and completing these 2 new schools will offer much-needed relief.

The 13th & 14th Elkhorn elementary schools have a modern architectural design. They each contain state-of-the-art storm shelters and are being built to withstand 180 mph winds, following the tornados that hit the Elkhorn area in April 2024.

The Prairie has partnered with Elkhorn Public School on several school construction projects. We are experts in partnerships with schools to build safe schools with efficient designs and completing projects on deadline.

You can learn more about Elkhorn Elementary #13 and #14 here.

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Creighton Hall Renovation

Creighton University will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2028. Prairie Construction has begun work on a significant renovation of the campus’ original building – Creighton Hall – in anticipation of this momentous milestone.

The project involves retrofitting the old building with a modern infrastructure, including updated heating and cooling, water, mechanical, and fire suppression. Creighton Hall’s renovation is part of Creighton’s initiative to achieve more sustainable practices across its campus.

The renovation will also include ADA-accessible restrooms, a new gathering space, and offices and meeting spaces,

This phase of the project involves system upgrades to the south wing of the building. The north wing will be upgraded in a future phase.

The building has undergone many changes over the last 146 years, but this project represents the most significant. This is just one of several projects the Prairie Construction team has completed on the Creighton campus, and we are grateful for the continued partnership with the University. The Prairie Construction team expects to complete this project in 2026.

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Elkhorn High School Auditorium Renovation

The Prairie Construction team has been busy renovating the auditorium at Elkhorn High School.

A crucial step in the project was the installation of a beam that serves as a primary support for the structure. The beam was so large that bringing it in three pieces was necessary.  The pieces were then bolted together inside the building and the beam was installed with the help of the ironworkers.

A hole in the roof of the building was made so a large crane could access the beam and pull it up into place.

Click here to watch the installation of this impressive beam:

 

It has been our pleasure to partner with Elkhorn Public Schools for more than 20 years. We value your trust in us and look forward to future school projects in the Elkhorn school district.

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Updates at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

It’s not unusual for projects to start small, and morph into a much bigger job. That was true for the scheduled addition of a security entrance upgrade at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School.

After further assessment, the decision was made to revitalize the interior of the entrance through multiple architectural and mechanical upgrades. While this extended the initial time for the project, the result was well worth it!

After the upgrades to the interior, the focus turned to the school’s exterior. The change of color gave the school a refreshed, updated appearance. Add a complete roofing system upgrade, and the entire exterior looks newer and more modern.

 

The updates to Elkhorn Ridge Middle School may have been more than originally planned, but the result is a refreshed, updated school that is ready to welcome the future’s brightest minds through the doors in the Fall!

 

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Prairie Completes First Splash and Dash

Commercial construction continues to boom in the Omaha metro area.

Prairie Construction recently completed the remodel construction of Omaha’s newest dog grooming business – Splash and Dash, Dog Grooming and Boutique.

 

The project was a remodel of an existing space in a commercial strip mall. Demolition of the space began in December, followed by a complete custom rebuild to fit the needs of this unique business.

 

 

Located at 2517 South 174th Plaza in Lakeside, the store is the first of four planned Splash and Dash franchises in Omaha, and the Prairie Construction team is looking forward to our continued partnership with the family-owned franchises.

Splash and Dash welcomed their first canine customers last week!

 

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Creighton’s Skutt Student Center Ribbon Cutting

After months of construction at the V.J. and Angela Skutt Student Center on the campus of Creighton University, Prairie Construction was proud to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marketing the official end of the project.

The Skutt Student Center is one of the more popular buildings on campus, so our team needed careful planning and coordination with the University to complete this project in the least intrusive way. We shared an update about this project last Fall shortly after construction began.

Renovations included bathrooms, ballroom, and ground level. Space was reconfigured for new dining vendors, and new seating options were included to make the space more welcoming.

 

The Prairie Construction team was happy to partner with Creighton University on another project. We hope the students enjoy the update space as much as we enjoyed being on campus!