Pandemic restrictions have essentially been lifted, and many companies have implemented a return-to-work policy. But for several companies, it won’t be a return to “normal”. Many businesses have adopted a hybrid schedule, while others are deciding not to return at all and stay remote. That means a lot of office space is sitting empty in Omaha. The surge in empty office spaces means renovation may be a […]
Renovate vs. Build
The Prairie Construction team would like to thank O’Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig, LLP for partnering with us on their recent office renovation project. The Omaha-based certified public accounting company occupied the second floor of the First National Bank building located at 114th & Dodge St. The OFWF team recognized the need for an updated space and chose to renovate their existing space. We work many clients […]
Memorial Day Greetings
The Prairie Construction team would like to send Memorial Day greetings to all of our friends and customers. This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, but more importantly, it is a time for us to reflect on those who have served our country. The brave men and women who serve or have served in the US military are heroes. […]
Sheltering Tree in Papillion
The City of Papillion held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 7 at the site of the new Sheltering Tree location. Prairie Construction is proud to be the construction company chosen for this important project. Sheltering Tree, Inc. creates and operates affordable, quality apartments for adults with developmental disabilities to assist them in achieving maximum independence, lead productive and fulfilling lives, […]
Another Reason to Work for Prairie Construction
If you or someone you know if looking for a rewarding career in construction, here’s another reason to consider working for Prairie Construction. We are a successful, established, local construction company – and we value our employees! Last week, we held our quarterly Employee Appreciation Celebration where we honored employees celebrating milestone anniversaries and significant accomplishments with Prairie Construction. Prairie […]
Springtime at Prairie Construction – We are Hiring!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Prairie Construction. March is here and that means the start of the college basketball tournament. We love the excitement of the competition, the rivalries, the upsets and the bracket busters – and we love that Spring is here! This year we’re participating on the radio. During the tournament listen for our new Prairie Construction radio commercials on […]
Update on Bennington Elementary School
Last Spring we announced the launch of another school project for Prairie Construction – a new elementary school in the Bennington School District. We are pleased to share an update that the school will officially be named Stratford Elementary. The school is located at the southwest corner of 168th & Military and will welcome approximately 500 students in August for […]
WarSader Shield Tradition Begins
We love a good rivalry! The girls’ basketball teams from Omaha Westside and Omaha Marian were tied at 30 wins each, dating back to 1977, when they met last week on the court. Terry Hanna from the Westside Community Schools Foundation had to the idea to commemorate this epic tiebreaker with a lasting trophy. The Prairie Construction team was asked […]
Prairie Construction Wins ICF Builders Award
Prairie Construction was proud to be recognized by Insulated Concrete Forms Magazine in their annual awards. Our project for the Ashbury Elementary School in the Papillion/LaVista Public Schools was named runner-up in the Education category of the ICF Builders Awards. Ashbury Elementary School was built with high-performance ICF wall assembly designed for maximum energy efficiency. This structural design feature allowed […]
Construction in Omaha is Booming
This week, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert shared a major announcement about development projects in downtown Omaha. A highlight from the mayor’s updates is the addition of a 3-mile streetcar lane from the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus to the riverfront. The streetcar is expected to alleviate parking issues in the booming downtown area and provide convenient transportation. To make […]