Photos: NeighborWorks hosts Construction Olympics
With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors" and “toilet trot” NeighborWorks raised awareness for their efforts in affordable housing.
Kyle Zart, left, and Reid Gahan carry a toilet as part of one of the challenges at the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday at NeighborWorks Lincoln.
Megan Wesche (left) hammers in a nail as her son Cameron Wesche (right) watches during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Brendan Bunker competes in the wheelbarrow relay race during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln.
CEO Charlie Wesche speaks during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Megan Wesche carries wooden blocks during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Tom Brinkman (left) and Jose Pena (right) work to complete a PVC house puzzle during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Electrical Enterprises apprentice Adam Hanau, center, opens his mouth to hold a wooden block as his teammates, including lead electrician Phillip Herzog, left, pile on more during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday at NeighborWorks Lincoln.
Development Director Kate Holman looks on during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Medals sit on a table during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
A building exterior during the inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at NeighborWorks Lincoln in Lincoln. With competitions such as “wheelbarrow warriors,” “toilet trot” and “lift that lumber,” the group hosted a few dozen builders, tradespeople, suppliers and others to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks and their efforts in affordable housing.
Arthur Trickett-Wile
Photographer
NeighborWorks Lincoln hosted its inaugural Construction Olympics on Saturday, featuring five construction-themed competitions in a fundraiser for the organization's affordable housing efforts.
