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 take advantage of the warm, […]
News From Prairie Construction
The Prairie Construction team recently got away from the office for a training meeting with our leadership team. Construction is a year-round industry, but in the Midwest, Spring and Summer are definitely our busiest times. Before we got too far into the season, we scheduled time for an off-site staff development to focus on strategic planning and gearing up […]
Tom Schroeder Celebrates 30 Years!
Prairie Construction recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of Tom Schroeder, a General Superintendent. Steve is a valued member of the Prairie Construction team and has played a key role on countless projects over the years. He has managed jobs of all sizes all over town, and he is the best when it comes to completing jobs on deadline. “Tom works […]
Prairie Construction is Hiring!
Prairie Construction has immediate openings for full-time summer or permanent construction positions. Openings include Superintendents, Laborers, 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 […]
Superintendent Training at Prairie Construction
At Prairie Construction, we are always learning and staying on top of trends in the industry. We recently gathered our superintendents for training, with an emphasis on Procore, a project management software we recently implemented into all of our projects. The Prairie Construction team is ready and excited for a busy Spring and Summer. […]
Creighton’s Criss Health Sciences Building Project Complete
Prairie Construction is proud to work with numerous pillars of the Omaha community. Among those is Creighton University, whom we have been proud to partner with on several projects. We recently wrapped up a renovation of the main corridor of the Criss Health Sciences Building on the Omaha campus. The 30,000 square foot project included updates and remodels on four […]
Jordan Bartels, Project Manager
Prairie Construction is proud to introduce Project Manager Jordan Bartels. Jordan is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Engineering with a Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering, and he joined the Prairie team in July 2022. Prior to joining Prairie Construction, Jordan worked at a few local construction companies, gaining experience is estimating, scheduling, and project management. He developed […]
Ice Jams – Know What to Look For
The winter storm in the forecast for this week is expected to start with a layer of ice, followed by a significant snowfall. When you have a layer of ice under snow, there is a potential for ice jams to form. Ice jams occur when snow is in a pattern of melting and refreezing. Snow that melts during the day […]
New Year, New Projects
Happy New Year from all of us at Prairie Construction! The start of the new year is always a good time to look ahead and set goals for the new year. Perhaps you have been considering a remodel or new build project for your home or businesses but put it off because of rising material costs and supply delays. In […]
Holiday Greetings from Prairie Construction
As we prepare for the Holiday season, and look ahead to 2023, the Prairie Construction team is reflecting on the last year. We are grateful for the many gifts we have received and celebrated during the last year, the greatest of which is the opportunity to continue working with our trusted team, partners, and clients. We consider it a gift […]