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 […]
What to Know About Frozen Pipes
We’ve been hit with extreme cold weather, and it doesn’t seem to want to quit. Temperatures below 0 degrees aren’t unusual for the Midwest (although the Omaha Metro area never dipped below 0 in 2023!), but this stretch of cold has been extreme. When temperatures fall below freezing, and stay as long as they have now, there is a real […]
New Year, New Projects
Happy New Year from all of us at Prairie Construction! The start of the new year is a good time to set goals for the coming year. If you have been considering a remodel or new build project for your home or business, make 2024 the year for your project! The Prairie Construction team has some tips to keep in […]
Happy Holidays from Prairie Construction
The Prairie Construction team wishes you the best of the Holiday season. We are grateful for the many gifts we have received and celebrated during 2023, the greatest of which is the opportunity to continue working with our trusted team, partners, and clients. We consider the opportunity to work with each of you a gift, and we value your trust […]
Choosing a Contractor that is Right for Your Project
Are you considering or planning a construction project for 2024? Choosing the right contractor for your project is perhaps the most critical decision you will make in the planning process. There are many construction companies to choose from, making it difficult to know which is the right one for you and your project. The Prairie Construction team offers some qualities […]
Thanksgiving Greetings from Prairie Construction
The Prairie Construction team would like to extend greetings and wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you to each of our clients. We appreciate the trust you have in the Prairie Construction team. Thank you for your business, and your referrals. We look forward to serving and working with you in the future! We are grateful for our vendors, […]