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 […]
Jordan Bartels, Project Manager
Prairie Construction is proud to introduce Project Manager Jordan Bartels. Jordan is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Engineering with a Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering, and he joined the Prairie team in July 2022. Prior to joining Prairie Construction, Jordan worked at a few local construction companies, gaining experience is estimating, scheduling, and project management. He developed […]
Ice Jams – Know What to Look For
The winter storm in the forecast for this week is expected to start with a layer of ice, followed by a significant snowfall. When you have a layer of ice under snow, there is a potential for ice jams to form. Ice jams occur when snow is in a pattern of melting and refreezing. Snow that melts during the day […]
New Year, New Projects
Happy New Year from all of us at Prairie Construction! The start of the new year is always a good time to look ahead and set goals for the new year. Perhaps you have been considering a remodel or new build project for your home or businesses but put it off because of rising material costs and supply delays. In […]
Holiday Greetings from Prairie Construction
As we prepare for the Holiday season, and look ahead to 2023, the Prairie Construction team is reflecting on the last year. We are grateful for the many gifts we have received and celebrated during the last year, the greatest of which is the opportunity to continue working with our trusted team, partners, and clients. We consider it a gift […]
Prairie Partners with Procore
The Prairie Construction team is proud to announce a partnership with Procore. Procore is a project management software used by many companies in the construction industry. The software connects each contributor to a project with the owner and the contractor with a centralized dashboard. Managers can easily handle all details of the project, schedule tasks, and view up-to-the-minute progress. We […]
Prevent Energy Loss in Your Home this Winter
Winter is slowly creeping in, and the colder temperatures have already given our furnaces a workout. Assuming we experience typical temperatures this Winter, MUD estimates on average residential customers will pay 17-18% more on their natural gas bill this winter. Add this to higher costs across the board due to inflation, and many homeowners will be feeling a pinch this […]
Prepare Your Home for Winter
It won’t be long before Winter settles into the Midwest. Before the first snowfall, the Prairie Construction teams recommend you take some precautions to avoid ice jams and costly energy loss in your home. One important aspect of winter home preparation is ensuring that you have a reliable and efficient source of heating fuel, such as oil. If you use […]