Real Estate & Construction

New $2.8 million building rising in Riverstone area

Anchor tenant of two-story structure will be PT clinic

January 18, 2018

Construction is underway on a new $2.8 million, two-story commercial building at 1812 N. Lakewood Drive, in Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone mixed-use development, says David Shrontz, principal architect with Hayden-based d'Zign group Architecture LLP, wh

Work starts on upscale Cd'A apartment complex

$7 million, 47-unit project to include three structures

January 18, 2018

Samantha Peone

Construction has started on a new apartment complex at 821 E. Mullan, in Coeur d'Alene, says Neil Muehlhausen, project manager with the general contractor, Spokane-based Yost Gallagher Construction LLC. Called The Lake Apartments, the complex will have

Envisioned stadium site located just east of Spokane Arena

Spokane School District eyes Albi replacement

January 18, 2018

Spokane Public Schools and city of Spokane officials have proposed a possible site for a new high school sports stadium to be located east of the Spokane Veteran's Memorial Arena. The Journal reported last month that the school district is looking for

Lack of industrial space persists in Spokane area

Experts say marijuana industry has contributed to high occupancy rate

January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Years after an initial rush of marijuana growers filling warehouse space in the Spokane area, the warehouse market remains constricted. 'Vacancy for industrial space is very tight right now,â€ says Casey Brazil, director of brokerage services for Spo

Projects ignited in Coeur d'Alene

Ignite cda looks to form new urban renewal district, takes on more projects

January 18, 2018

Samantha Peone

Tony Berns, ignite cda executive director, says one of the largest projects the urban renewal agency is focusing on this year is the creation of a third redevelopment district-the Atlas District. As currently proposed, the new district would occupy 54

Spokane real estate industry expects healthy year

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December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

Strong activity in the real estate sector will continue on into 2018, some industry professionals say. Larry Soehren, president and CEO of Spokane-based commercial real estate and property management company Kiemle & Hagood Co., says the overall commerci

Construction industry looks strong in Spokane despite workforce shortages

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December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

Despite difficulty finding qualified workers, the construction industry here will continue its overall strong economic momentum into 2018, say some industry professionals. James T. 'Timâ€ Welsh, CEO of Spokane-based contractor Garco Construction Inc

DC Engineering to open Cd'A office

Meridian-based company to staff two plus intern there

December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

Meridian, Idaho-based DC Engineering Inc. plans to open a Coeur d'Alene office on Jan. 1, says David Cutbirth, president. The consulting engineering and technology company has leased 1,150 square feet of space at 122 W. Neider in Coeur d'Alene, he sa

Used car dealers to launch new Post Falls operations

Owners expect to open business in early January

December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

Big Sky Auto Wholesale LLC has leased 2,300 square feet of office and warehouse space at 867 N. Boulder Court, in Post Falls, where it plans to open its first dealership, says co-owner Hunter Scoffield. The company moved into the space in November and ho

Ponderosa Village proposed on Dishman-Mica Road

Plans call for five buildings surrounding Harvest Foods

December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

A Spokane development company is planning a multi-building retail center surrounding the Barney's Harvest Foods in south Spokane Valley. To be called Ponderosa Village, the project will involve construction of five new buildings with roughly 25,500 squ