The workmanship is first rate. Alvin's crew and subcontractors did a great job.Jeff K. [City], North Dakota · [Building Type]
Prairie Barns
Construction
Dickinson, ND · Post-Frame Builder Since 2013
Our commitment
We've Got You.
Dedicated Project Manager. Firm pricing. Direct access. Our family name is on every building. In Dickinson, that means something.
Why Prairie?
The Short
Version.
Family business since 2013.
Our name is on every building we deliver.
We've Got You — Here's What That Means
Five Reasons
You Can Count on It.
We Own It
Dedicated Project Manager
One PM. Your job. Start to finish.
- →Assigned at kickoff. There before the first nail.
- →One number. The whole project.
We Stand Behind It
Firm Pricing
Your quote is your price. Period.
- →If we missed it, it's on us — not you
- →Any scope change: written approval first
We Stay With It
Direct Access
Before you have to ask.
- →Weekly photo updates — before you ask
- →Issue on site today? You hear today.
We Build It For Here
ND Climate Engineering
Engineered so ND conditions never become your problem.
- →60–72" post depth (frost line: 48")
- →115 mph wind load · 40 PSF snow
- →Calculated per county. Not averaged.
We Solve It
Problems Happen.
We Handle Them.
Construction doesn't always go to plan. The difference is who takes responsibility when it doesn't.
- →If something goes wrong, your PM owns the fix
- →No blame. No excuses. Just resolved.
- →Our family name is behind that guarantee.
"We've got you — our name is on it."
What Our Clients Say
Real Projects. Real Results.
Alvin and crew were very timely and communicated very well. Prairie Barns workmanship is second to none.Jason V. [City], North Dakota · [Building Type]
These are a great bunch of guys. Honest, hard working, and friendly.Robert S. [City], North Dakota · [Building Type]
We Own Every Step
Your PM. Every Step.
From First Call to Final Keys.
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Day 1–2 · Free
Free Consultation
We hear what you need. No sales pressure.
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Week 1
Site Assessment
We visit your property. Soil, access, orientation.
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Week 2–3
Design & Proposal
Full itemized quote. Written timeline. You approve before we spend a dollar.
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Per Schedule
Procurement
ND-grade specs. No substitutions without your approval.
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Per Schedule
Construction
Your PM tracks every milestone. Issues reported the same day.
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Completion
Final Walkthrough
Walk every inch. Written warranty handed over in person.
One PM. One number. Start to finish. We've got you from day one to the day you get the keys.
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Prairie Barns Construction
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The Name Behind the Promise
Our Family Name
Is On Every
Structure We Build.
I built this company because too many good people were getting burned — deposits taken, prices doubled, buildings that didn't last.
- →I know most of our clients personally
- →Every complaint comes to me directly
- →Our warranty is written — not implied
"We've got you — our name is on it."
What We Build
Find the Right Building
for Your Operation
Dedicated PM. Firm pricing. ND-engineered. Every build.
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Engineered for the weight, span, and climate your machinery actually lives in. Not a catalog spec from another state.
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Horse Arenas & Equine
Proper span, ventilation, and footing systems. Built to perform for decades.
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Rough Numbers.
Zero Pressure.
Not a quote — a starting point. Real quotes are always free, written, and firm.
40 × 60 ft (2,400 sq ft)
Estimated Project Range
$67,200 – $108,000
Planning estimate only. Actual quotes vary by site conditions, permitting, and material costs at time of build.
Planning estimate only. Every build is scoped individually. Reach out when you're ready for real numbers.
Ready for exact numbers? Firm, written quote. No email required.
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Who Puts Their Name On It?
Tell us what you're building — we'll tell you if we're the right fit.
Response within 1 business day. We've got you.