Armando Hurtado and Joshua Hissong knew they were taking a risk when they started Hissong Design Group LLC in 2010, during the throes of a recession.

Seattle-based McKinstry Co. LLC, a construction and energy-efficiency contractor, is expanding here and expects to double activity at its Spokane-area operations by 2025, says Dale Silha, the Spokane-based regional vice president.

The top executive for national construction trade group Associated General Contractors of America visited Spokane early this month not only to tout the strong construction market here, but to promote AGC's initiative calling for more training programs

The West Plains has become a hotbed of development, with just under $500 million in new and ongoing construction occurring in the area.

It has long been the mantra of construction workers to adhere to the proverbial 'tough guy” image, those who believe showing weakness is unacceptable, and talking about feelings is unimaginable.

Real Estate Transactions and Other Business Moves in the Inland Northwest