As new communities take shape across Spokane, regional homebuilder Hayden Homes is asking a broader question: how do we make sure growth still feels local — and neighbors still help neighbors?
That question is shaping an evolving approach from Hayden Homes to building communities - one that more intentionally links development to local investment.

I am sometimes asked how the Journal of Business got its start. The answer is the kind you can’t exactly provide in an elevator speech. But I was there, so if you have a few minutes, let me tell you the story.
It’s a yarn I’ve written in various ways for past anniversaries of this cherished newspaper, so my apologies if you’ve heard the punchlines before. It’s also a story of how a new publication beat the odds to survive in a difficult industry, and one that became even more challenging years later.

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is gaining increased use among architects and engineers due to its numerous structural applications in various building projects. While CLT panels are typically used for horizontal elements, such as roofs and floors, they are becoming increasingly common for vertical elements, including walls and cores. 

Washington has a history of creativity and invention. Medical breakthroughs, aerospace and software innovations, and advancements in energy generation are just a few Washington ideas that have changed the world.
Our state has many brilliant thinkers and makers, and even more potential to grow. What we don’t have is a long-term economic plan to face the challenges of the next 15 years.

We live in a world where project budgets are based on cost per square foot. The efficient use of floor space minimizes costs for owners and maximizes occupancy space for end-users. So, when it comes to maximizing a building’s floorplan, teams can find themselves at a standstill regarding a fundamental part of the fire and life safety system: the fire riser.