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Steve Rease Speaks to Omaha Executives Association

Steve Rease, executive vice president of Prairie Construction, spoke recently at an Omaha Executives Association (OEA) meeting. The presentation included a history of Prairie Construction, tips for choosing the right contractor, and highlights from some recent projects.

OEA was formed in Omaha in 1924 as a networking group for business owners and executives. Members exchange business information, networking and leads during weekly meetings. A current OEA members presents a craft talk – an informative presentation about their business – at each meeting.

Steve’s craft talk included an overview of Prairie Construction and the services we provide. Steve provided an overview of the process of hiring a contractor for a project, including the initial project design and the bid process, and finishing with the build!

He provided a brief over view of some recent projects that Prairie Construction completed, including the St. Patrick’s activity center, recent Creighton University projects, the Excel Physical Therapy expansion, the Lockbox Storage facility in Bennington, and some recent school projects. Steve highlighted unique features of each project and showed photos during construction and the finished build.

We have been fortunate to help several OEA members expand and grow their businesses through renovation or new construction projects. We enjoy the opportunity to talk about the things that make Prairie Construction different from other construction companies in Omaha. We hope you will think of Prairie Construction!

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Bennington Storage Facility

We recently completed the construction of a new storage facility in Bennington, NE for Lock Box Storage. The 60,000 square-foot climate-controlled building includes a variety of sizes of storage units inside, as well as outdoor storage space.

Self-storage is a rapidly growing industry in the US. According to The SpareFoot Storage Beat, there are more than 2.3 billion square feet of rentable self-storage space in the United States. That’s an average of 7.06 square feet of self-storage space for every American. The Prairie Construction team has been involved with the construction of numerous storage facilities for McGregor Interests in the Omaha and Des Moines areas, and we are proud of the quality construction of each of them.

Every project we complete has unique requirements and specifications. Climate control is crucial with storage units and the team at Prairie Construction has the experience and expertise to give you peace of mind that our facilities are safe and reliable. Learn more about the Bennington Lock Box storage facility here.

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Excel Physical Therapy Expansion

We love when local companies call on us to help them expand their business. We were happy to be involved with a project that allowed Excel Physical Therapy to expand into the Elkhorn area.

The expansion project included the completion of a multi-tenant flex building that would house physical therapy clinic space for Excel, and eventually other businesses.

We completed the project within the projected six-month timeframe, allowing Excel to meet the needs of their clients in a new market. The Prairie Construction team can help fulfill your expansion needs on time and within budget – call us today!

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Meaningful Project at St. Patrick’s in Elkhorn

Summer is a great time for many of the projects we work on – especially when they are at a school! While we are accustomed to working around kids and busy school schedules, we can be more efficient during summer hours.

We are currently working at new project at St. Patrick’s in Elkhorn, NE. The job involves improvements to the main entrance and exterior upgrades.

We are removing the concrete in front of the church and school and replacing it with a wider sidewalk. New landscaping will complement the new sidewalk. We will be installing new brick piers and upgrading the exterior lighting around the building. The improvements will not only create a safer, more secure entrance, but will also enhance the welcoming feel to the entrance.

Included in the project is a special project in partnership with the Aspen Seeman Lane Graves Foundation. We will be installing a specially commissioned statue of Jesus with the two young boys, Aspen Seeman and Lane Graves. The families of both young boys belong to the parish, and we are honored to play a role in this special project. Landscaping, lighting and brickwork will surround the statue, creating a special memorial place for the boys.

We were busy last summer at St. Pat’s as well,  as we wrapped up construction of The Aspen Seemann and Lane Graves Activity Center. The activity center was long anticipated by the parish and holds special meaning for so many. We are proud of our contributions to the parish, and to have been asked to complete another special project for the parish. We look forward to sharing photos when the exterior renovations are completed!

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Renovation Underway at Skutt Catholic High School

The 2017/18 school year just ended at Skutt Catholic High School and we could not be more excited! Students took their last final on Thursday, May 24 and Prairie Construction began work on a new addition to the school right away!

The focus of the 3500 square foot addition to the southwest corner of the building will be a secure main entrance to the high school, providing additional safety for the students and faculty. The project will also include an enlarged main lobby, secure vestibule and additional office space.

The addition was designed with safety in mind and goes beyond secure doors. The design for the single-story entrance calls for structural steel, brick, EIFS and composite metal panels, as well as aluminum curtain walls for the windows. The result will be a modern attractive front entrance that will provide security for the school.

We are probably just as excited that the students are out of school for summer – we were anxious to get started! Watch for progress throughout the summer. We expect to have the project completed in September, 2018!

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Why Choose Prairie Construction

We know there are many choices when it comes to selecting a construction company. Whether it is small remodeling project, a fleet vehicle facility, or a school, you can trust that Prairie Construction will deliver quality work.

When choosing the right construction company for your project, there are many things to consider beyond budget. Here are a few reasons why Prairie Construction might be the right choice for your construction project:

  • Prairie Construction is a trusted local company, based in Omaha since 1989.
  • Our goal is to meet the client’s needs and that is best accomplished through open communication. We will work closely with you throughout the project to problem-solve and complete the project on deadline and within budget.
  • Everyone on the Prairie Construction team – from the foreman to the subcontractors – is committed to creating a safe, friendly environment and providing excellent quality service to each of our clients.
  • No project is too big or too small for Prairie Construction. Our team can help with anything from small remodel jobs to large new construction projects.
  • Our clients are our top priority. We consider each project to be a team effort so every Prairie Construction job site is safe and clean, and every client is treated with respect.

If you would like to learn more about Prairie Construction, or speak to one of our client references, please contact us today!

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Update on Creighton University Project

April is Occupational Therapy Month, so we thought this was a good time to share an update on our Creighton University project which includes a new space for the Occupational Therapy department.

We are currently wrapping up phase two of the multi-phase project that we told you about earlier. The renovation of the Bio Information Center (BIC) includes new study spaces and a new cafeteria, as well as the renovation of the former cafeteria into new classrooms and labs for the Occupational Therapy department.

The Creighton Occupational Therapy Department will move into their brand-new space at the end of this week, and immediately resume classroom instruction and patient care in the lab space next week.  The renovated instructional and clinical spaces will reflect the reputation for excellence in education that Creighton is known for and will allow for further growth and expansion of the occupational therapy department.

Occupational therapists play an important role in helping patients perform everyday functions they want and need to do through therapeutic activities. Prairie Construction is happy to play a role in the growth of Creighton University’s Occupational Therapy department. Happy Occupational Therapy Month to the faculty, students and professionals at Creighton University!

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Prairie Construction Busy With Jobs of All Sizes

We have several projects that are keeping us busy now that Spring weather has finally made its way into our area. One of those projects is an office expansion at Stillwater Insurance, located in the Omaha Business Park at 125th & I St.

The project involves an expansion of the existing office space to accommodate growth that the company has been experiencing. The job involves demolition and renovation of existing office to create a more efficient space. We are on track to complete this job before the end of May.

At Prairie Construction, we are capable of completing jobs of all sizes. We enjoy larger projects such as schools and fleet vehicle storage facilities. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also enjoy smaller scale projects, like the Stillwater Insurance expansion.

Our team can simultaneously manage projects of all sizes efficiently, and no job is too big or too small for Prairie Construction.

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Pottawattamie County Courthouse Renovation

Several offices in the Pottawattamie County Courthouse are moving into a temporary home this week to make way for a renovation that we are anxious to start! Prairie Construction was awarded the contract for the renovation of the second floor of the courthouse.

The offices, including the Auditor’s, Assessor’s and Recorder’s offices, as well as the Supervisor’s, plan to be in their temporary home in various locations near the courthouse (Public Map), before construction begins in early April.

The 15,000 square foot renovation project includes a complete mechanical and electrical upgrade on the second floor. The plans include renovating the existing offices and corridors which will result in an updated and more efficient space. The projected completion date is August 1, 2018.

You can learn more about the Pottawattamie County Courthouse renovation here, and be sure to check back here for updates throughout the project.

 

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What Our Clients Are Saying

We have shared some details about the Better Homes & Gardens office we completed in Papillion. We were excited to be part of this rapidly growing real estate company in the Omaha metro area!

Tom and Jennifer Simmons of Better Homes & Gardens have been keeping busy in the Sarpy County office since it opened, but we recently caught up with Jennifer and she shared her thoughts about working with Prairie Construction on the construction of their office:

“Steve and his team at Prairie Construction were wonderful to work with. Steve was always responsive, no matter what time of day it is, and we really appreciated that. He and his team, particularly Ken, the project supervisor, were professional and easy to work with throughout the project.
From start to finish, the Prairie Construction team finished our Sarpy County office in 10 weeks. We were amazed! Tom was particularly pleased that the project finished not only on time, but on budget as well.
The Prairie Construction team is top-rate. We were referred to them from a professional contact and we could not have been more pleased with the entire process and the finished project. We would recommend Prairie Construction to anyone looking for a quality construction company in the Omaha metro area.”