The Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, Nebraska, is a vital hub dedicated to educating, engaging, and inspiring children through early childhood programs and out-of-school enrichment. To support its mission, the new facility required a strong, durable, and rapidly constructed structure—leading to the selection of precast concrete for its storm shelter, gymnasium, and exterior enclosure.
Coreslab supplied high-performance precast concrete components designed for safety, energy efficiency, and long-term resilience. 45 Insulated Panels, 12 Double Tees for Roof Structure including: 14″ thick panels (4-3-7 configuration with 3″ extruded insulation) for thermal efficiency. 4″ flanges for optimal load distribution. Storm shelter enclosure engineered for impact resistance and structural integrity. Exterior finish with Light Sandblasted Grey for an economical yet attractive appearance.
Designed to span large areas while minimizing interior supports, creating open, flexible spaces.
Total Precast, 45 Insulated Panels, 12 Double Tees on the Roof to enclose the storm shelter.
Precast Benefits
Precast concrete was the ideal choice for this project, offering unmatched speed of construction—critical for a community center eager to serve families as quickly as possible. Since components were prefabricated off-site, installation was seamless, minimizing weather delays and accelerating the project timeline.
Beyond speed, precast delivered exceptional durability, ensuring the storm shelter and gymnasium can withstand heavy use and extreme weather for decades. The insulated wall panels also enhance energy efficiency, reducing long-term operational costs while keeping indoor spaces comfortable year-round.
With its low-maintenance, high-strength design, precast concrete provided the perfect balance of performance, economy, and longevity—key to supporting Kids Can’s mission for years to come.
Kids Can Community Center – Omaha, NE
About Coreslab
Coreslab Structures is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of precast concrete products. Since 1975, we have been a premier producer of precast/prestressed concrete products, supplying top–of–the–line structural, architectural, and hollow core solutions to clients across Canada and the United States.
Our extensive network of precast/prestressed concrete facilities, combined with our commitment to excellence and technical expertise, has helped us become a leader in construction innovation and sustainable practices.
