In The News

As Turner Construction Co. leads construction of a large data center near Omaha, more than 20 trade partners and 1,500 workers can be found on the job site. Their Black Hard Hat Program teaches leadership and safety skills to nominated individuals, including Omaha Foundation Supervisor Kyle Cravens and Lincoln Flatwork Supervisor Luis Izaguirre.

Today, Stephens & Smith Construction Company Inc. announced they are expanding their gypsum underlayment operations into Kansas City and surrounding areas after purchasing HnH Construction Services. “Expanding our gypcrete operations has been a goal of ours for some time now and we couldn’t be happier to have this opportunity to build on what HnH Construction has already started in the Kansas City market”, said Ryan Good, Specialty Products Department Head at Stephens & Smith Construction.

Selecting the correct patio materials will ensure that your new patio is built to last and stands the test of time. With the right materials, you can also ensure that your patio is safe and can withstand plenty of use. Whether you are playing with the kids, relaxing in the sunshine, or entertaining friends, you want to know that you have a solid foundation that you can rely on.

In Nebraska, nearly 34% of women and 28% of men will experience some form of domestic violence within their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. That’s why organizations such as Lincoln’s Friendship Home play an integral role in the community as they provide victims with a safe, secure and confidential shelter. This spring, two members of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL), Stephens & Smith Construction and Ready Mixed Concrete Co., teamed up for a driveway and parking lot project at the Friendship Home.

Whether you are embarking on a small residential construction project or you are taking on a larger commercial build, you need to ensure that you choose the right concrete contractor. Concrete is a key building material, and it is essential that you hire a local company that knows what it is doing. Hiring the right concrete contractor will ensure that your project is completed safely, providing you results that will stand firm for many years to come.

When you are designing the patio for your Lincoln home, you will want to ensure that you choose a construction material. To withstand all seasons, it will need to be durable, long-lasting, and the appearance must enhance the overall look of your outdoor space. Concrete patios tick all of these boxes and more, providing local homeowners with a versatile patio construction material that is guaranteed to look great and stand strong.

At Stephens & Smith Construction Co., we believe that having the right driveway design is crucial to making your Lincoln home shine. Your driveway is the first thing that anyone visiting your home will see, and you need to ensure that it makes the right impression. Before you can start building your perfect driveway, however, the concrete contractors you hire will need to ensure they use the right material.

(Grand Island, NE) A new month meant a new record for Stephens & Smith’s Flatwork team. As October started, they poured 43,636 square feet, or 910 cubic yards, in a single paving placement at Old Dominion Freight Line in Grand Island, Nebraska. “It required a lot of planning – how to go about doing the job, having enough manpower and getting it all done,” Flatwork Foreman Stacie Jensen said. That single paving placement was just part of the parking lot, which stretches more than 255,000 square feet and includes an area for employee parking. The Flatwork team was assisted by Ott Concrete Construction and TWC Concrete on the large project.