Real Estate & Construction

Kootenai County acquires building to expand DMV

Former Odd Fellows lodge to serve Post Falls demand

August 25, 2016

Kootenai County has bought the former Daughters of Rebekah/Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge building at 200 E. Railroad, in Post Falls, where it plans to expand a Division of Motor Vehicles office, says Shawn Riley, the county buildings and grounds

ABC chapter's membership rebounds to prerecession levels

New chapter leader credits some growth to safety program

August 25, 2016

Mike McLean

The Inland Pacific Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. has seen its membership roster return to prerecession levels, says Suzanne Schmidt, the chapter's recently installed president and CEO. With construction volume also on the rebound, t

Central Valley School District begins $31.5 million in new projects

Ongoing construction adds classrooms, parking space

August 25, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Central Valley School District soon will begin more than $30 million in remodeling and expansion projects at three elementary schools and one additional building in the district. District Superintendent Ben Small says construction will begin this month o

Stricter rules on design precede Spokane's new comprehensive plan

City scheduled to update master guidelines in '17

August 25, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Following an increased interest in development in certain neighborhoods here in recent years, the city has updated its center-and-corridors design standards. Now city officials have begun to seek further input as they move toward a scheduled update of the

City takes lead on Regal retail development plans

Drive-thrus likely allowed at annexed Commons site

August 25, 2016

Mike McLean

The city of Spokane is preparing to take over planning jurisdiction for a $12 million retail development proposed on land on the upper South Hill that was recently annexed into the city. The first phase of the development, however, likely will be review

Permit mapper expands reach to include Spokane

Customers can access up to 10 years of records

August 11, 2016

Samantha Peone

San Francisco-based BuildZoom has released a building permit map of Spokane as part of its larger Permit Mapping project, says a press release from the company. The Permit Mapping project consists of every remodeling and construction license within the p

â€”Barry Nance rendering courtesy Spokane Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic

Medical, fitness interests slated for new Wandermere structure

Work gets underway on $1.6 million building

August 11, 2016

Mike McLean

Spokane chiropractor Brian Mather and construction executive Tim Ayers have formed a development company that's constructing a $1.6 million, multitenant medical-office and sports-training building in the Wandermere area. The development company, Field

Q&A with Kent Hull: A career that bridges eras

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August 11, 2016

Linn Parish

In Spokane-area development circles, Kent Hull is known best for the Iron Bridge Office Campus, located along Trent Avenue just east of the University District. He's built three office buildings and a parking garage there, with plans for two more offi

Airway Heights moves ahead with plans for recreation complex

$13 million project could start in 2017

August 11, 2016

Treva Lind

Recreational activities could translate into an economic boom in upcoming years for the city of Airway Heights, following apparent Aug. 2 voter approval of a $13 million bond to build a recreation center. The center-with indoor pools, courts, fitness a

North Spokane Corridor: Will it bridge or divide?

New freeway's connection to community scrutinized

August 11, 2016

Mike McLean

Just as the Washington state Department of Transportation awaits the flow of transportation funding to resume construction on the North Spokane Corridor, new ideas are being floated for it, including tossing the freeway concept for the remaining portion o