Crieghton University students will soon see significant changes to the Skutt Student Center. Prairie Construction is busy completing a full renovation of the space. Located at 2600 California Street, the project includes a complete upgrade of the existing student dining hall and commercial kitchens in the Skutt Student Center. New air handling units are being installed, and an expansion of […]
Pottawattamie County Roads Operations Center
The Prairie Construction team recently completed a project for the Pottawattamie County Roads Operations Center. The project involved the construction of a vehicle maintenance building with office space, located at 101 Ingenium Way in Council Bluffs. As part of the Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Department, the new building is located just north of the Council Bluffs Airport. The maintenance building […]
Choosing the Right Commercial Contractor for You
When you’ve made the decision to undertake a commercial construction project, whether it is a renovation or a new build, the first step is to choose a contractor that is right for you. Working with a reputable, local contractor that shares your goals and vision for the project will produce the best outcome. Here are a few suggestions to help […]
Congratulations Nebraska Chapter of the National Safety Council
It was an honor for the Prairie Construction team to partner with the Nebraska Chapter of the National Safety Council on the construction of a new office. The new office, located at 3111 Oakview Drive in Omaha, is a much larger space to accommodate their growth and expansion of services. The new office will allow for more hands on experiences […]
The Longest Day of the Year
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 […]