Mike McLean

Air Control grows steadily after paring to core divisions

HVAC concern's founder praises top-performing women for roles in upswing

November 21, 2012

Air Control Heating & Electric Inc., of Spokane Valley, has grown steadily during the last 10 years after selling off noncore parts of the company, including its roofing division, says Max Johnston, the company's president and co-owner.Johnston

Cd'A St. Vincent launches project for mentally disabled

$2.5 million apartment complex there to include total of 14 living units

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Coeur d'Alene-based St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is developing 14-unit apartment complex north of the Lake City's downtown area to provide housing for people who are disabled due to chronic mental illness, says the project's designer.The site

Vandervert to start hotel project near WSU campus

Contractor now working on four hospitality jobs worth $38 million in all

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Vandervert Construction Inc., of Spokane, is calling for bids from subcontractors on a $9 million Residence Inn by Marriott hotel project next to the Washington State University campus in Pullman, says Scott Gottsch, a project manager for project a

Holy Family starts remodel, expansion at birthing center

$9.5 million project will enlarge maternity suites, add prep, triage rooms

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Providence Holy Family Hospital says it has started work on a $9.5 million expansion and remodel of the maternity center at its campus on Spokane's North Side.Work on the project is to be completed in two phases. The first phase will begin in be

STCU acquires land in Spokane Valley for new financial center

Credit union envisions site will be hub for its real estate department

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Liberty Lake-based Spokane Teachers Credit Union has bought 2.5 acres of land in Spokane Valley, where it plans to construct a financial center that will include a full-service branch and real estate lending services, says Patsy Gayda, STCU's vice

Clare View retirement complex to be built on South Hill

$20 million project will have 61 new rental units, upgrade 124 apartments

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Developers of the long-planned Clare View senior housing complex have obtained building permits to construct 61 apartment units in five buildings on the South Hill, says Dave Roberts, senior developer at Spokane Housing Ventures.The $20 million

New-home permit values jump in Spokane area

Move-up market follows bump in existing residential sales

November 21, 2012

Mike McLean

Permit values for new-home construction in the Spokane area have taken a considerable leap this year, indicating a growing number of homebuyers here are looking to move into more custom quarters, some industry observers say.The average value for

Ski resorts expect good year

Operators cite high season-pass sales, tout improvements

November 8, 2012

Mike McLean

If this winter's weather falls somewhere around "normal," ski areas here will enjoy a big run this season, Inland Northwest resort operators say.Ski areas here report early sales of season passes have gone well, and most say skiers and boarders &

Banking on the move

Banks optimize websites, develop dedicated apps to deliver mobile services

November 8, 2012

Mike McLean

Seeing growing demand for mobile banking services, several financial institutions here are enhancing their online services and developing mobile-dedicated web applications so customers can more easily conduct their banking via their Bank, Spokane a

MW Consulting thrives on work for repeat clients

Engineering firm designs, integrates electrical, mechanical systems

November 8, 2012

Mike McLean

MW Consulting Engineers PS, of Spokane, says it has relied on its reputation with local clients to maintain a steady workflow through the recession, and it has strengthened its relationship with the U.S. Department of State to help land complex the