Award-Winning Commercial Construction
Douglas County Commercial Construction Contractors
NGC Group provides commercial construction services for hospitality and multifamily projects throughout Douglas County, Nebraska. Our Omaha office is in West Omaha, which keeps our team close to the county’s fastest-growing corridors, from Elkhorn and the 168th Street area to Bennington, Valley, Ralston, and Boys Town. We offer construction management, general contracting, and full-service construction for owners and developers building hotels, apartments, and commercial properties anywhere in the county. Ready to talk through your next project?
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Our Services in Douglas County, Nebraska
NGC Group offers full-service commercial construction across Douglas County, including construction management, general contracting, design-assist, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction support. Whether your site is an infill lot in the urban core or a greenfield parcel on the county’s western edge, we tailor our involvement to the project. That can mean managing cost and schedule risk from early land planning or leading delivery from permit to punch list.
Construction management
We’ll work with the owner, architect, and consultants from concept design all the way through the construction of the building.
General Contracting
We’ll work to ensure that the building becomes exactly what you and the architect have envisioned.
Design-Assist
Our commercial construction professionals will handle every aspect of designing and constructing your commercial project.
Preconstruction
We’ve assembled a talented team specifically dedicated to addressing the challenges of the preconstruction process.
Construction
From the first hole in the ground to the final piece of furniture, we’re ready to deliver another impactful project in our community.
Post-Construction
We’ll continue to work closely with you after construction is finished to ensure questions are answered and needs are met.
About Douglas County
Douglas County is Nebraska’s most populous county and the center of the Omaha metro’s economy. Most construction activity is in the City of Omaha, but much of the county’s new growth is happening farther west. Former farmland along the West Dodge, 180th Street, and Highway 31 corridors is turning into residential neighborhoods, retail centers, and mixed-use developments. That expansion is driving demand for multifamily housing and for hospitality projects near new employment centers, youth sports complexes, and the Elkhorn and Platte River recreation areas. Building in the county also comes with its own requirements. These include jurisdiction questions on the urban fringe, stormwater and floodplain review near the Elkhorn River, and utility extensions to sites that aren’t fully served yet.
NGC’s Omaha office puts our project managers and superintendents minutes from the county’s western growth areas. Our work across the metro has given us established relationships with local subcontractors, suppliers, and review staff, and we apply that experience to every Douglas County project we plan and staff.
Communities We Build In Across Douglas County
Each part of Douglas County brings different site conditions and project types. West Omaha and Elkhorn have the county’s highest concentration of new multifamily and hotel development. Projects there often involve larger sites, phased construction, and coordination with new roadway and utility work. Bennington and Valley are growing quickly as smaller communities with their own zoning and approval processes, and developers there are adding housing and lodging to serve new residents and visitors. Ralston and Boys Town are established, built-out communities, so projects tend to involve redevelopment, renovations, and tighter sites near existing neighborhoods and event venues. Central and downtown Omaha bring historic buildings and urban infill. This range of settings shapes how we plan, schedule, and staff each new build in the county.
Navigating Permitting in Douglas County
Who reviews your project in Douglas County depends on where your site is. Projects inside the City of Omaha go through the City of Omaha Planning Department. Omaha’s extraterritorial jurisdiction also reaches past city limits into parts of the surrounding area. Communities like Bennington, Valley, Ralston, and Waterloo run their own permitting and inspections. Unincorporated parcels fall under Douglas County’s review. Many larger sites also need stormwater and drainage review coordinated with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, plus floodplain review for sites near the Elkhorn or Platte rivers. NGC’s preconstruction team confirms the governing jurisdiction early and builds each agency’s review steps into the schedule. This helps avoid surprises that can push back a groundbreaking.
What we build
Douglas County Hospitality &
Multi-family Construction Projects
NGC’s portfolio in Douglas County covers the full range of hospitality, multifamily, and recreation construction. We’ve delivered ground-up hotel builds like the Moxy and brand renovations for properties including Hilton Garden Inn, Staybridge Suites, and Home2 Suites. We’ve also completed complex historic conversions like Hotel Indigo, where a single building now holds hotel rooms, apartments, and commercial space. On the recreation side, we converted an industrial warehouse into the ACE Pickleball Club and modernized the golf, dining, and activity spaces at Happy Hollow Club. Whether you’re planning a suburban apartment community, a select-service hotel near a new commercial district, or a renovation in an established neighborhood, our team regularly handles that scope of work.
Why Owners Choose NGC in Douglas County
Nearly 80% of our business comes from repeat clients. That’s a direct result of our open-book approach to budgets and schedules, which keeps owners informed about costs throughout the project. Our West Omaha office keeps us local to the county’s busiest growth areas. We also have working relationships with the region’s subcontractors and hands-on experience with the different jurisdictions that can apply to a single site. When you hire NGC in Douglas County, you’re hiring a contractor with a track record in the market where you’re building.
Our Omaha office keeps us local to the projects we build here, with working relationships across the subcontractor base and direct experience navigating permitting in neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to established residential areas. When you hire NGC in Omaha, you’re hiring a contractor with a track record in the market you’re building in.
How We Work
Every Douglas County project starts with a preconstruction phase focused on catching issues early. That could be a jurisdiction or utility question on an edge-of-town site, a drainage requirement, or hotel brand standards that need to be built into the design. From there, our construction management and general contracting teams work directly with owners, architects, and subcontractors, using an open-book approach to costs so clients always know where a project stands. We use BIM modeling to plan complex sequencing, especially on phased developments and tight sites. Once construction wraps, our post-construction support makes sure the finished space performs the way it was designed to.
Quality Control
We source premium materials, adhere closely to design intent, and use project management technology to keep every detail on track. Our process ensures punch lists are clearly organized, efficiently managed, and properly assigned to each trade.
Subcontractor Safety
We require subcontractors to carry insurance limits tailored to each project, and our payment procedures are structured to protect all parties. This approach helps safeguard against mechanic’s liens, stop notices, and unnecessary project risk.
Innovation
We use innovative technology to keep projects on track and ensure every phase moves forward efficiently. Our tools provide transparent, timely communication, giving clients clear visibility into progress, key milestones, and next steps throughout the project.
Teamwork
We foster a collaborative, partnership-driven relationship on every project. While we manage all aspects of your commercial construction, we keep you informed, involved, and confident, ensuring you always feel like a valued part of the team.
Douglas County Commercial Construction FAQs
What types of construction projects does NGC handle in Douglas County?
We specialize in hospitality and multifamily construction, including ground-up hotels, apartment communities, brand renovations, historic conversions, and recreation facilities.
Does NGC build outside Omaha city limits in Douglas County?
Yes. We build throughout Douglas County, including Elkhorn, Bennington, Valley, Ralston, Boys Town, Waterloo, and unincorporated areas.
Does NGC have an office in Douglas County, Nebraska?
Yes. NGC maintains a local office at 17110 Marcy Street, Suite 205, in Omaha.
What municipality handles permitting for my Douglas County project?
It depends on where your site is. It could be the City of Omaha, a smaller municipality, or Douglas County. Our preconstruction team confirms the jurisdiction early and plans around each agency’s review timeline.
Can NGC help with sites that need utility extensions or drainage work?
Yes. We coordinate site development, utility connections, and stormwater requirements during preconstruction so they’re built into the budget and schedule.
How does NGC handle winter weather on Douglas County projects?
We sequence foundation and enclosure work around the seasons and use cold-weather methods when needed to keep projects on schedule through Nebraska winters.
What hotel brands has NGC built for in Douglas County?
Our Douglas County hospitality work includes Hilton Garden Inn, Staybridge Suites, Home2 Suites, Moxy, and Hotel Indigo, reflecting experience meeting major brand construction standards.
Can NGC handle historic building renovations in Douglas County?
Yes. Our work on Hotel Indigo involved a full historic restoration that preserved the building’s character while adding modern hotel, apartment, and commercial space.
Does NGC only build new construction, or does it handle renovations too?
Both. Our Omaha portfolio includes ground-up builds like the Moxy hotel as well as adaptive reuse and renovation projects, such as converting a warehouse into the ACE Pickleball Club.
What is NGC's approach to working with hotel brand standards?
We coordinate with brand representatives throughout design and construction to ensure finishes, systems, and layouts meet brand requirements without slowing the schedule.
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive commercial construction services, including general contracting, design-build, and construction management. Our focus is building hotels, multifamily residences, and commercial buildings that have a positive impact on the community.
Where do you build?
We focus on impacting local communities through construction projects. We service primarily mid-western and central states in the U.S. and are licensed in 24 states, including:
- Idaho
- Colorado
- Arizona
- Texas
- Wyoming
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Wisconsin
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- New York
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Maine
Get in touch with us to find out if we serve your area.
What types of projects do you specialize in?
We manage quality throughout construction by sourcing premium materials consistent with the design standards. Our integrated project management tool enables organized punchlists that can be assigned to each trade.
Is NGC Group a local commercial general contractor?
We require subcontractors to carry insurance limits specific to each project, and our payment procedure for subcontracts guarantees the maximum protection against mechanic’s liens and stop notices.
What should I consider when planning commercial construction?
When planning commercial construction, key factors you should consider include:
- Budget and financing
- Project timeline and scheduling
- Site selection and zoning regulations
- Hiring an experienced general contractor like NGC Group Inc.
- Design requirements and functionality
- Permits and inspections
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Testimonials
What our partners say
"We’re very pleased with the completion of Hampton Inn in Hastings. The detailed finishes and stylish appearance were performed with excellence. The property looks fantastic and NGC’s delivery exceeded all expectations."
| Mike Works, REV Development
"AMI has extremely challenging projects and NGC was instrumental throughout every phase. NGC was flexible when additional changes or requirements were brought in at the last minute. You will be very satisfied with NGC’s work."
| Georgia Blobaum, Advanced Medical Imaging
"NGC's true open-book approach to costs, information, and prudent reviews with design not only helped keep the project in line with budget, but it also allowed construction to begin four months earlier."
| Steven Hopper, Shamrock Development
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