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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the Prairie Team, Ben Gordon!
Prairie Construction is proud to welcome Project Manager Ben Gordon to the team! In his role, Ben will oversee all aspects of the construction process, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Meeting client expectations and quality requirements are top goals of Ben’s! Ben graduated from UNO with a degree in Construction Management in 2015. His first […]
Understanding Your Insurance Coverage
The Omaha metro area has been hit by numerous devasting storms this season and many homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath. The tornado that hit the Elkhorn area in late April left devastation in its path. Many homes were completely destroyed, leaving residents homeless and needing to rebuild their homes. While most homeowners’ insurance policies will cover the cost […]
Prairie Construction is Hiring!
Prairie Construction has immediate openings for full-time construction positions. Openings include Laborers and Carpenters, and seasonal Construction Workers. Prairie Construction offers full-time employees competitive wages (based on experience), health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and paid vacation and holidays. Commercial construction experience is preferred, but Prairie Construction is willing to train qualified candidates. Candidates must be at least 18, have […]
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 […]
Prairie Construction Welcomes Joe Barnhart
We recently welcomed Joe Barnhart to the Prairie Construction team. Joe will serve in a Project Manager/Business Development role. Joe brings more than 2 decades of experience and an extensive skill set to the Prairie team. During his career, he has worked as a project manager for an engineering company on several projects, including work on the ATF headquarters in […]
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 […]
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 […]
West Hampton Flex Building
The Prairie Construction team is finishing up construction on the West Hampton Flex Building located at 192nd and Blondo St. The 30,000-square-foot building includes five separate bays, each approximately 5,600 square feet. The West Hampton is a flex building, which is a commercial real estate trend that offers flexibility to tenants. It is typically a warehouse-style building with built-to-spec […]