Real Estate & Construction

Public projects to carry Spokane building sector

Total volume of planned work is north of $412M

January 17, 2019

More than $412 million in new public construction projects are slated across Spokane County this year, including work on the next phase of the North Spokane Corridor, the start of the Hamilton Street Corridor Enhancement Project, bridge improvements

Off site, on point

Labor shortage, costs compel more builders to use prefabrication

January 17, 2019

Samantha Peone

With rising labor costs and a shortage of construction workers, off-site construction is becoming more widely used as a method for Spokane-area contractors and subcontractors to save money and boost project efficiency

Washington's condominium conundrum

Housing advocates say state law makes building condos cost prohibitive

January 17, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

The Washington state Condominium Act adds to development costs and liabilities making condo construction an unattractive option for builders seeking to meet the demand for affordable housing, some construction industry professionals here say.

Around Town

Real Estate Transactions and Other Business Moves in the Inland Northwest

December 20, 2018

Staff Report

Old grain elevators going down in East Spokane

No further plans in place for BNSF-owned property following demolition

December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

CHS Inc. plans to demolish the long-standing grain elevators at 310 N. Madelia, in the East Central neighborhood, says Brad Smith, senior partner with Smith Construction Services, the Kansas-based contractor hired to raze the structures.

Overall construction sector expects healthy 2019 in Spokane

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December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

Despite rising labor and material costs, the Spokane-area construction sector likely will see another healthy year, say industry professionals here.

Real estate market optimism persists in Spokane

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December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

The commercial real estate sector will see a strong year in 2019 due in part to companies from other areas leasing space in Spokane, some industry professionals here say. Jon Jeffreys, broker at NAI Black, says he saw some office space absorbed this year

Legislative outlook: Spokane advocates seek $160 million-plus for projects, initiatives

Business advocates to fight tax increases first, though

December 20, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-area interests are seeking funding for education, transportation, health care, and community projects and initiatives valued at more than $160 million during the upcoming state legislative session.

Around Town

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December 6, 2018

Staff Report

Cor Counseling & Wellness LLC, of Spokane, has leased 1,900 square feet of office space in a multitenant building at 9631 N. Nevada, where it plans to open a second office in January. The mental health care provider has nine full-time therapists and is lo

Storage facility, retail building in the works at Nine Mile

10K-square-foot retail development also planned

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

Spokane-based Storage Solutions Nine Mile LLC has started construction of a 75,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 5920 state Route 291, in the Nine Mile Falls community, says Ryan Layton, the company's chief operating officer.