Why “Suitcase Contractors” Cost More Than You Think When you’re evaluating general contractors for your project, one question matters more than most people realize: What work does this contractor actually perform with their own crews? Some contractors show up with a superintendent and a phone full of subcontractor contacts. Others bring carpenters, concrete crews, and … Read more
When Columbia Public Schools needed a new gymnasium and locker rooms for Jefferson Middle School, they faced two common construction challenges: a tight budget and an inflexible deadline. The building had to be ready when students returned. Most general contractors would have bid the project as designed and hoped for the best. We took a … Read more
The 7,500-pound bronze doors guarding the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City were carefully removed from their hinges and shipped to New Jersey for expert restoration. The stained-glass barrel vault laylight above the grand stair was meticulously disassembled and shipped to Los Angeles for detailed cleaning. The project to spruce up and restore the stunning … Read more
When you’re building in an established neighborhood with limited space, site constraints can derail timelines and budgets fast. The 2025 Love Forward Homes project in Columbia showed exactly why experience matters when navigating these challenges. The Project Love Columbia needed a 10-unit transitional housing facility — six three-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments — on a … Read more
The dome atop Jesse Hall is one of Columbia’s most recognizable landmarks. Visible from across the University of Missouri campus, the structure required specialized restoration work to preserve its historic character while addressing decades of weathering and lead-based paint. Prost Builders completed the exterior renovation and restoration of the Jesse Hall dome, tackling the technical … Read more
When a healthcare facility needs to double its surgical capacity, the construction team needs to understand the unique requirements of operating room environments — from specialized HVAC systems to precise electrical specifications to infection control protocols during construction. Prost Builders recently completed a major expansion at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, adding six … Read more
Mixed-use facilities require careful planning. When your building needs to function as both corporate office space and heavy industrial service center, you’re balancing competing requirements for systems, access, and space planning. The Project EquipmentShare’s 38,500-square-foot Technology Development Center in Columbia combines professional office areas with large service bays designed for heavy equipment repair and testing. … Read more
Prost Builders recently completed the renovation and restoration of the historic Kirk Building on the Truman State University campus in Kirksville, Missouri, transforming it into a comprehensive Student Success Center. Preserving History While Creating Modern Student Spaces The Kirk Building presented a unique challenge: modernizing the interior to serve current student needs while preserving the … Read more
Planning a new facility is a major investment — one that involves multiple moving parts, timelines, and decisions. Traditionally, construction projects have followed a design–bid–build model, where the owner hires an architect first and then bids out the construction work to a separate contractor. But that approach often leads to delays, communication breakdowns, and budget … Read more