The 2000's
A new building, a new director and a renewed focus on transportation funding marked the early years of the new millennium. The long-awaited North Spokane Corridor, built predominantly by AGC members, broke ground and the first drivable section opened to the public during this decade. The recession in the mid-2000’s hit the construction industry hard as companies were forced to lay off employees, many of which never came back to the industry, hampering recovery.
T.W. Clark Construction
T.W. Clark Construction
2001
On August 22, 2001, contractors’ broke ground on the first segment of the North Spokane Corridor. The AGC helped celebrate this milestone and began a long tradition of support for the much-needed freeway.
2006
AGC partners with WSDOT and local contractors to bring back the Construction Career Day event at the Spokane County Fairground. Over 600 students attended.
2003
Washington State Legislature approves the “Nickle Package”, a 5-cents per gallon gas tax increase, which included $189 million in funding to the North Spokane Corridor.
2009
The first drivable section of the North Spokane Corridor is open to the public. The AGC begins the Keep Spokane Moving campaign to secure the funds needed to build the remaining sections that will connect to I-90.
2002
Under the leadership of Tom Stewart, the AGC began a complete remodel of its building on East Trent. The project was designed by Bernardo-Wills Architects and built by Lydig Construction.
Wayne Brokaw became the 8th Executive Director of the Inland Northwest AGC on April 1, 2002.
2005
AGC presents it’s first Build Northwest Awards to recognize exceptional construction projects across the Inland Northwest. 6 projects won awards the first year, including the Monroe Street Bridge Historic Rehabilitation.
Highlights
Presidents
2000 Lonnie Cargile, L&L Cargile
2001 Steve Robinson, Spokane Rock Products, Inc.
2002 Tom Stewart, Frank Gurney, Inc
2003 Jim Cameron, Cameron Concrete
2004 Ken Schwartz, Lydig Construcion
2005 Jim Paras, Paras General Contractors
2006 Max Kuney, Max J. Kuney, Co.
2007 Chris Kopczynski, Kop Construction, Inc.
2008 Walt Haneke, ACI Northwest
2009 Clancy Welsh, Garco Construction
New Members
2000 Ark Commercial Roofing, Inc.
2000 Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC
2000 Environmental West Exploration, Inc.
2001 Skyview Construction Co
2002 Acme Concrete Paving, Inc.
2002 DCI Engineers
2002 Great Northern Masonry Co.
2002 Wendle Ford Nissan
2003 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
2003 Coffman Engineers
2003 Continental Contractors, Inc.
2003 Williams Scotsman
2004 ALLWEST Testing & Engineering
2004 D.T.I Ready Mix / Dawson Trucking Inc.
2004 Intermech, Inc.
2004 John F. Dierdorff CPA PLLC
2004 Storhaug Engineering, Inc.
2005 American Rock Products
2005 Campbell & Bissell, PLLC
2005 DSI Construction, Inc.
2005 Federal Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
2005 Power City Electric, Inc.
2005 Sunshine Disposal & Recycling
2005 Tombari Structural Products, Inc.
2006 Harbor Offshore, Inc.
2006 M & L Construction, Inc.
2006 Rock Placing Company (RPC)
2006 WHECO Corporation
2007 Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC
2007 Cobalt Truck Equipment
2007 Five Star Concrete, Inc.
2007 Halme Construction, Inc.
2007 Hill International
2007 Inland Insurance, Inc.
2007 Phoenix Company
2007 Versatile Industries Inc.
2007 Western States Equipment Company
2008 American Ironworks & Erectors, Inc.
2008 Eucon Corporation
2008 Pipkin Construction
2008 Robert Crick Law Firm, PLLC
2008 Star Rentals
2008 Titan Truck Equipment
2009 A & R Construction Inc