Real Estate & Construction

Kootenai County acquires building to expand DMV

Former Odd Fellows lodge to serve Post Falls demand
Mike McLean
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
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—Mike McLean

ABC chapter's membership rebounds to prerecession levels

New chapter leader credits some growth to safety program
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
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City takes lead on Regal retail development plans

Drive-thrus likely allowed at annexed Commons site
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
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Permit mapper expands reach to include Spokane

Customers can access up to 10 years of records
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
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—Linn Parish

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

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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
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—Kevin Blocker

North Spokane Corridor: Will it bridge or divide?

New freeway's connection to community scrutinized
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
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