Powering Up in Indiana F.A. Wilhelm Construction builds one of the world’s cleanest coal-fired power plants with 165,000 yards of Prairie concrete.

World’s Top Skyscraper Prairie salutes James McHugh Construction of Chicago, builder of Aqua, the 81-story beauty named Skyscraper of the Year 2009 by Emporis. Trump Tower, also a McHugh building, ranked No. 5 on Emporis’ worldwide list.

Built to Last Stark Excavating wins business by recommending concrete paving for Alexander Lumber’s new yard in Champaign, Illinois. See how the switch cut first-dollar costs and delivered lasting quality.

Redi When You Are Need to fill a void – fast? Prairie’s Redi-Fill® puts you on solid ground in minutes. Find out how this flowable backfill solved problems at Fermilab, the Indianapolis Airport and more key sites.

Going Deep Below Milwaukee’’s streets, an expanded deep tunnel system handles storm overflow and protects Lake Michigan. Learn how Central Ready Mixed, a Prairie company, partnered with builder Shea-Kenny to make it happen.

Wisconsin: What’s In a (New) Name? Central Ready Mixed and Ottawa Ready Mix have officially changed their names to Prairie Material. Everything’s the same, says General Manager Todd Schaller – except that now, Wisconsin customers will have an even broader range of products and technical expertise to draw on.

Building on Our Strengths UK native David Plummer brings a global perspective to his new role as president of Prairie Material. Reporting on his first 60 days, he outlines how the company will help customers take full advantage of the opportunities ahead.

Curves Ahead With a façade shaped by 971 rippling balconies – no two exactly alike – Chicago’s Aqua tower posed sky-high challenges for James McHugh Construction. See how Prairie’s partnership helped McHugh achieve a brilliant finish.

Prairie Supports Returning Vets Prairie has signed on with the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard to offer job opportunities for vets through the Helmets to Hardhats program. 

Pritzker Park: green gem in the heart of the city
Contractor Speedy Gonzales teams with Prairie to create this serene, eco-friendly space amid the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s Loop.

Black-to-White Saves Major Green for FedEx
Find out why Federal Express chose concrete over asphalt for its mammoth new parking lot in Bedford Park. Hint: How does 50c savings times nearly 1.1 million square feet sound? 

Power Threads
Prairie’s fiber-rich concrete mix delivers strength and labor savings at urban water treatment plant.

Harnessing the Wind
Prairie forms new division devoted to wind farm construction.

Colored Concrete Enhances Willowbrook Mall Project
More architects are specifying integrally colored concrete to add interest and defining detail to their designs.  A recent Prairie project in the Chicago suburbs highlights the beauty and utility of this material.