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 […]
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Updates at Elkhorn Ridge Middle Schoo...
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 […]
Prairie Completes First Splash and Da...
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 […]
Creighton’s Skutt Student Center Ribb...
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 […]
Creighton Skutt Student Center Renova...
Crieghton University students will soon see significant changes to the Skutt Student Center. Prairie Construction is busy completing a full renovation of the space. Located at 2600 California Street, the project includes a complete upgrade of the existing student dining hall and commercial kitchens in the Skutt Student Center. New air handling units are […]
Pottawattamie County Roads Operations...
The Prairie Construction team recently completed a project for the Pottawattamie County Roads Operations Center. The project involved the construction of a vehicle maintenance building with office space, located at 101 Ingenium Way in Council Bluffs. As part of the Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department, the new building is located just north of the Council […]
The Longest Day of the Year
The official start of summer is June 21 – it is also the longest day of the year! Summer is busy for the Prairie Construction team – the days are the longer, the weather is cooperative, and it’s a great time for us to complete as many projects as we can! Not only do we […]
Update on Bennington Elementary Schoo...
Last Spring we announced the launch of another school project for Prairie Construction – a new elementary school in the Bennington School District. We are pleased to share an update that the school will officially be named Stratford Elementary. The school is located at the southwest corner of 168th & Military and will welcome approximately […]
WarSader Shield Tradition Begins
We love a good rivalry! The girls’ basketball teams from Omaha Westside and Omaha Marian were tied at 30 wins each, dating back to 1977, when they met last week on the court. Terry Hanna from the Westside Community Schools Foundation had to the idea to commemorate this epic tiebreaker with a lasting trophy. […]
Update on Elkhorn Middle School Proje...
We continue to make progress on the construction of the new middle school for the Elkhorn Public Schools. Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School will welcome its first students through its doors in less than a month. Here’s a unique look at the progress! Elkhorn North Ridge is located at 183rd & Ida St. and will […]