Articles by Mike McLean

Brown Bearing Co. acquired by Cleveland-based BDI

Global distributor buys long-time Spokane-based supplier, retains workers
August 30, 2012
Mike McLean
Bill and Rene' Andres have sold Brown Bearing Co., a Spokane-based bearing and mechanical-transmission product retailer, to BDI, a Cleveland-based global industrial supply distributor, says Robyn Stern, Brown Bearing's new operations manager.The
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Lewiston contractor edges out Waynco for LCSC job

Companies' base bids tied at $1.4 million; Kenaston's alternates came in lower
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Following a rare tie base bid on a construction project planned on the Lewis-Clark State College campus in Lewiston, Idaho, Waynco Construction Inc., of Spokane Valley, apparently has lost the job to competing bidder Kenaston Corp., the college of
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—Rendering courtesy of Nystrom+Olson Architectur

Plaza on Sherman project in Cd'A core scaled back

Developer plans to erect one-story retail structure on downtown's east edge
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
A Boise-based developer who nearly four years ago announced plans to build a six-story, 75,000-square-foot office building in Coeur d'Alene has returned to the city with downscaled plans for a building that would be a fraction of the size CEO of to
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Garco venture, four others chosen to bid Fairchild jobs

Hayden-based Northcon, Takisaki also to vie for work totaling up to $95 million
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Three general contractors with Inland Northwest ties are among five contractors that have qualified to bid on projects at Fairchild Air Force Base totaling up to $95 million in value during the next five years.Fairchild on July 18 selected a of
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—Rendering courtesy of Blue Room Architecture & Design PS

Cancer Care NW starts work on $14 million project

Bouten picked to erect larger oncology center for longtime practice
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Spokane-area cancer treatment provider Cancer Care Northwest PS says it has selected Spokane contractor Bouten Construction Co. to erect its planned $14 million, 37,000-square-foot multispecialty clinic in Spokane Valley.Crews broke ground last
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Oregon developer launches subdivision on South Hill

Hayden Homes targets houses in Centre Court at starter-level market
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Redmond, Ore.-based residential real estate development company Hayden Homes LLC says it has begun developing a $3.4 million-plus, 23-lot first phase of the Centre Court subdivision on the South Hill, just outside the city of Spokane's eastern will
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County hearing examiner OKs 87-lot development

Bella Terra subdivision to include row homes, houses, duplexes units
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Spokane County hearing examiner Michael Dempsey has approved preliminary plans for two phases of the Bella Terra Gardens development that could include up to 87 residential units just east of the Spokane city limits on the South Hill.The for the
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—Staff photo by Mike Mclean

Cotter Ranch Properties aims to raise profile in Spokane market

Cotter Ranch Properties ramps up its marketing, building improvements
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
Jim Moore, the new Spokane-based property manager for San Antonio, Texas-based Cotter Ranch Properties' holdings here, claims the company owns a good mix of desirable commercial properties, but too few potential tenants know who owns the says it's
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Rezone approved in Spokane Valley for big apartment complex

Council action clears way for about 200 living units on 10 acres off Broadway
August 16, 2012
Mike McLean
The Spokane Valley City Council has approved a land-use zone change request by a Valley development concern that would allow construction of an apartment complex with a maximum of roughly 200 units near Broadway Avenue and Conklin Road.The the a
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