Season’s Greetings from the Prairie Construction team! 2023 has been a great year for us, bringing many exciting projects, fulfilling partnerships, and the introduction of our new website! We consider the opportunity to work with each of you a gift and we value your trust and confidence in us. Your professionalism and commitment to quality work make it easy for […]
Prairie Partners with Elkhorn Public Schools to Address Rapid Growth
Elkhorn continues to be the fastest-growing part of the Omaha metro area, and with that growth comes the need for new schools. The Prairie Construction team is currently building the 13th and 14th elementary schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Both schools are on track to be completed in August 2025. As Elkhorn continues its rapid growth, schools in […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Prairie Construction
The Prairie Construction team wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to our loyal customers, partners, and vendors. We know there are many options for local construction firms, and we appreciate the trust you have in the Prairie Construction team. Thank you for your business, and your referrals. We are grateful for our vendors, partners, and subcontractors that we are fortunate to partner […]
New Look at Prairie Construction
Prairie Construction has a new look – online! Check out our new website! We are really excited about the launch of our new, updated website. Each page includes beautiful photographs of projects we are particularly proud of, showcasing the range of our expertise. Visitors to our page can easily learn about the services Prairie Construction offer, including New Construction, Renovations, […]
Creighton Hall Renovation
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 […]