Jim Clarke Named Head of Quality Control
Prairie Material’s Ready Mixed division has named Jim Clarke to be its new head of Quality Control. Jim will be directly responsible for QC operations in the Chicago area and will take on a leadership role for QC at all ready mixed operations throughout Prairie's 4-state territory.

Yard 9 Concrete Lab Opens
Modern concrete is a versatile material that can meet a wide range of requirements for strength, durability, beauty and workability. The key to meeting these requirements is the mix design. Prairie’s newly commissioned Yard 9 Concrete Lab is where we develop and test the mix designs to produce the results you need...

Decorative Concrete Workshops Offered
Some of the most exciting architectural effects in construction today come from decorative concrete that incorporates color and texture. As part of Prairie's recent partnership with Butterfield Color, we are offering ½ day hands-on workshops for contractors and designers.

Vulcan Days Open House – It’s a Concrete World!
Concrete surrounds us in our daily lives. Every wonder how concrete is made? And what exactly do they do in the bottom of a quarry? Prairie, Central Blacktop and Vulcan opened its doors to the public for a closer look.

The Big Pour: Chicago’s Trump Tower Construction Begins
Prairie teamed up with McHugh Construction to place a record setting 10-foot thick reinforced mat slab that will be the core foundation for the new Trump International Hotel and Tower.

Prairie Ready Mix Helps Rebuild Chicago Southland Roadways
As the summer construction season swings into high gear, motorists trying to cruise the southeast side of Chicago will see Prairie ready-mix trucks everywhere, helping to rebuild the infrastructure and speed the construction process.