Elkhorn Stadium Project Completed

During the summer we shared news that we broke ground on a stadium project at Elkhorn High School.

The first football game was Friday, Aug. 30 so the deadline to complete the project was firm. We are happy to say the project was completed before the deadline, and the results have been well-received by Elkhorn fans as well as fans the opposing teams.

The project included a 4,400 square foot athletic team building includes training rooms, locker rooms, concessions and restrooms.  In addition, new bleachers were added to the east side of the Stadium which added 3,000 seats.

Prairie Construction was happy to help Elkhorn Public Schools show their team pride and we wish them luck this season!

 

Happy Anniversary Cindy!

What is a DOA? It’s a Director of Awesomeness – and anyone who has called or visited our office knows it’s the perfect title for Cindy Wollenburg, our office administrator! We wouldn’t be who we are without her!

Cindy joined the Prairie Construction team in 2004 after a career in the grocery industry. As the front desk receptionist, she is the face and voice of Prairie Construction, greeting visitors, contractors and clients.

“There is very little that happens here that Cindy doesn’t have a hand in,” said Matt Schuman, owner of Prairie Construction.

Steve Rease, co-owner, summed up Cindy like this: “Cindy is the DOA! She makes sure we get things done and meet our deadlines, and you can’t help but like her!”

There is no typical day at Prairie Construction, but on any given day Cindy helps with accounting, insurance certificates, and contractor registrations. She balances invoices and supports contractors and subcontractors, and helps keep all the moving parts on schedule so we can complete our projects on deadline.

“I love being part of the Prairie Construction team,” said Cindy. “I appreciate the small, family atmosphere, and I really feel like I’m part of a great team here.”

Cindy is an important part of What Makes Us Work at Prairie Construction. We appreciate her every day. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary, Cindy, and THANK YOU for your loyalty and dedication to Prairie construction!

 

Is That a Troll Under the Bridge?

No, you aren’t seeing things – there is a giant blue troll under the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha.

Local artist John Labja was commissioned by Visit Omaha, the Omaha Convention & Visitor’s Bureau to create the troll to inspire people to visit Omaha. His name is OMAR – short for Omaha Metro Area River troll. He is blue with orange hair and measures 4 feet tall.

Moving the 300-pound clay and bronze statue is no small feat, and that is where Prairie Construction got involved.

Prairie Construction was tasked with installing the troll to his “cottage” under the bridge. Omaha residents are encouraged to visit Omar and take your picture with him. You can learn more about Omar HERE.

Installing a 300-pound blue troll under a bridge isn’t a typical day at the office for us – but it was a fun project to be involved with!