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
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