In The News

Stephens & Smith Foundations and Flatwork Divisions recently completed work on the Home2 Suites extended stay hotel in West Omaha. The project, which began in December 2017, entailed nearly 30,000 square feet of 20-inch-thick formed walls and 900 cubic yards of concrete. It also required eight concrete pours, with two being post-tensioned slabs. “The project required multiple mobilizations of equipment and manpower because of the tight site, elevated concrete and post-tensioning,” Project Manager Steve Estep said.

Earlier this year, Broadmoor Development Co. looked for an affordable solution to reduce the sound transfer between floor-ceiling assemblies in their new Broadmoor at River’s Edge apartment units in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
“We’ve always had a great relationship with Broadmoor,” Project Manager Ryan Good said. “They’re always improving their buildings and see the value in sound control.”

‘Tis the season to give to those in need and this year Stephens & Smith Construction Company is hosting a food drive to end the 2018 season. Please consider donating a non-perishable food item for those less fortunate.

The Nebraska Building Chapter AGC held its Fall Social & Awards Dinner at the Champions Club on November 15th to recognize outstanding projects and people in Nebraska. Bob Irwin & Jereme Montgomery received AGC Nebraska Building Chapter’s Innovator Award for their efforts with workforce development.

Stephens & Smith Construction Co., Inc. today announced their new registered apprenticeship program; Concrete Craftsman. Creating opportunities for seven of their team members. Stephens & Smith Construction Company is now the first and only merit-based concrete subcontractor with a federally approved apprenticeship program in the State of Nebraska.

Today, we bring you our newest addition to the Stephens & Smith family, Shannon Simmons. Shannon is a commercial truck driver with nearly 2 decades of experience. A mother of four, Shannon was first introduced to the industry with some influence from her grandfather, who was a diesel mechanic.

Stephens & Smith Specialty Products teamed with Pearce Construction Group to provide a quality, polished concrete interior for Omaha’s new The Water’s Edge Church.
Specialty Products polished approximately 15,700 square feet of concrete, which included the floors, worship stage and hall, main atrium and children’s center. Other notable fixtures include a makeshift ark for the children’s area and a rustic overlap.

Creating a unique concrete counter is often an intricate and multi-stepped process. Case
in point: a recent project for Spreetail that involved the creation of a reception desk for its expansion at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Innovation Campus.

Earlier this year, Stephens & Smith registered 13 employees to obtain or renew their American Concrete Institute (ACI) professional certifications.