Prairie Construction attended a dedication of the Robert B. Sturm Welcome Center at Westside High School last week. We broke ground on the construction of the new student entrance at Westside High School. The project included a glass-enclosed vestibule and reception area designed to streamline student entrance and provide added security features to the main entrance of the school. The […]
Prairie Participates in a Restoration Project at St. John’s
St. John’s Catholic Church has been welcoming visitors and students on the campus of Creighton University since its dedication in 1881. Thousands of people have passed through the doors of the beautiful church over the decades. Time and elements have taken a toll on those iconic front doors, and they were in need of restoration. Removing the massive doors is […]
Update on Elkhorn Middle School #5
Last year, we shared the news that we had broken ground on the new middle school for Elkhorn Public Schools. The school is scheduled to welcome students through its doors in the fall of 2021. Elkhorn Middle School #5, located at 183rd & Ida St. will accommodate the continued growth in the fifth largest school district in the state. With […]
Prairie Construction Partners with the Westside Foundation
Prairie Construction proudly partnered with the Westside Foundation to expand their childcare services. The Foundation supports early childhood education for the Westside School District through preschool programs and before and after school care. The most recent child care center for the district was opened in the former Countryside Church, which was purchased by Corum Deo. The Foundation formed a partnership […]
New Westside District Child Care Center
Prairie Construction proudly partnered with the Westside Foundation to expand their childcare services. The Foundation supports early childhood education for the Westside School District through preschool programs and before and after school care. The most recent child care center for the district was opened in the former Countryside Church, which was purchased by Corum Deo. The Foundation formed a partnership […]
Added Security to Westside High School Student Entrance
Westside High School students will notice some changes at the school when they return in the Fall. Prairie Construction is taking advantage of the slower summer months to continue with some essential upgrades to Westside High School. Last summer, we added glass wall partitions to the existing concrete walls in the main entry and commons area of the school. A […]
Steve Vencil Celebrates 30 Years!
Prairie Construction recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of one of our first employees – Steve Vencil. Steve joined the Prairie team as Paul and Frank were just building Prairie Construction. Steve brought his extensive experience as a construction and iron worker, and even a four-year stint as a stockbroker, to the Prairie team. Steve’s expertise in ironworking made him a […]
New Facility at Mahoney State Park
The state parks in Nebraska have been closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been activity at Mahoney State Park. Prairie Construction broke ground on a new group rental facility project at the park last October, and a transformation of the space has been taking shape ever since. The project began with […]
Putting the Finishing Touches on our Office Remodel
We are excited to share an update on the remodel of the Prairie Construction offices. We are almost finished! At the beginning of the year, we turned the tables on ourselves and became our own clients. We worked with many of our trusted partners to design an updated, efficient space for our team. We could not be happier with the […]
Happy Mother’s Day from Prairie Construction
We’ve been celebrating a special day for Moms in the US since 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill designating the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day. The celebration of Mother’s Day can be traced back to 16th century England when “Mothering Sunday” was designated as a day for families to gather together to celebrate mothers and families. […]