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Up Close - Building The Inland Northwest - March 14, 2013
Construction gaining momentum
Big projects in pipeline fuel optimism for steady industry improvement

By Mike McLean
Of the Journal of Business

Rockwood Retirement Communities, of Spokane, plans to start work this year on The Summit, a $51 million residential tower slated to be built at its South Hill campus. The 65-unit, high-rise building is expected to be completed in 2015.
Rockwood Retirement Communities, of Spokane, plans to start work this year on The Summit, a $51 million residential tower slated to be built at its South Hill campus. The 65-unit, high-rise building is expected to be completed in 2015.
Rendering Courtesy of NAC|Architecture
Construction momentum is continuing to grow here following significant gains in total valuation of projects permitted here last year, some industry observers say.

Major projects under construction or planned for this year in the Spokane area exceed $625 million.

Sean Shields, building permit specialist with the city of Spokane, says projects in the pipeline for the city alone are approaching $400 million. While several projects haven't come before the building departm...


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