Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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Address
Urbana, IL, 61802
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New Prairie Construction Co
Founded in 1988 by Julie Vogel Birdwell and Jill Mulder, New Prairie Construction Co has specialized in remodeling projects throughout central Illinois, with a strong focus on older and historic buildings. Based in Urbana, the company has taken on prominent local projects, such as the Wilber Mansion renovation in Old Town Champaign. In 2015, New Prairie expanded its services to include the design and installation of solar energy systems for clients in central Illinois. In 2018, the company transitioned to a worker-owned structure and is now managed by five owners, most of whom have been part of New Prairie for more than a decade. The business operates through consensus-driven decisions and shares profits among employee-owners. New Prairie Construction continues to serve residential and community clients with remodeling, general construction, and solar projects across the region.
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Phone Number: (217) 344-5131
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New Prairie Construction Co Urbana
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
New Prairie Construction Co has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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10 projects
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2025 |
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26 projects
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2024 |
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37 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that New Prairie Construction Co has worked on at least
73.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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35 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that New Prairie Construction Co mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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14 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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27 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $29,372. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by New Prairie Construction Co
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
14 existing windows are to be replaced. the two existing 1st floor french door openings on the front of the house will be converted to shorter window openings. please see the attached window list showing all specs
Valuation:
$54,222
Permit #:
RB25-000032
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Window replacement
Building Type:
N/A
See separate description
Valuation:
$201,682
Permit #:
CB25-000012
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Window replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Roof-mounted solar array (40.1 x 5.7') on the west face of the roof totaling ten 450-watt solar panels
Valuation:
$14,498
Permit #:
SI25-000085
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
First floor bathroom
Valuation:
$46,604
Permit #:
RB25-000001
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
3 flush mounted arrays on south most facing existing house roof 2 flush mounted arrays on south most facing existing garage roof
Valuation:
$46,242
Permit #:
SI22-000031
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Majority of first floor
Valuation:
$217,008
Permit #:
RB23-000208
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
Detached garage both east and west faces
Valuation:
$30,726
Permit #:
SI25-000039
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$12,142
Permit #:
SI25-000001
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Rooftop solar array on warehouse
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS22-2155
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,154
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Rooftop solar expansion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS23-0308
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Unit a
Valuation:
$96,000
Permit #:
CB22-000076
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
South elevation of house sw corner
Valuation:
$28,342
Permit #:
RB24-000148
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2587
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2586
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2585
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2584
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2583
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2582
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2581
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Receptacle for vehicle charging station
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BS21-2580
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 15-0452 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 104004856 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Roofing Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2023. Check the current license status of New Prairie Construction Co with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-37555-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-37555-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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110
BuildZoom Score
328
Permits
- Building permit records show that New Prairie Construction Co has worked on 328 permitted projects.
New Prairie Construction Co Employees
BB
Brian Barnick
In State Designated Agent
DF
Deborah Frank Feinen
GD
Glennon P Dolan
JH
Jennifer Hansen
Chief Executive Officer
JM
Jill Mulder
MR
Mark Ritten
Chief Executive Officer
SO
Sanjo Omoniyi