Bouten Construction

10/12/2026

It’s always nice to see the people and work we care about through someone else’s eyes. Thanks to Construction Today for spending some time with Bouten and sharing a little of our story.

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10/01/2026

To Kōz Development, the City of Spokane - Municipal Government, and to everyone who helped turn a former dirt parking lot into 210 beautiful new homes for the people who make this city work: Congratulations. We’re beyond proud to have played a part.

And to the residents of Kōz on West 5th: Welcome home.

09/24/2026

After forty years in construction, superintendent Bob Byrd has seen—and done—it all. And he's learned a few things along the way, too.

“You work hard, you see the results of your labor, and you have the money to do what you want.” I got into construction through the trade classes at Mead High School. That’s how I first learned how to frame a house. We visited some job sites, too, like the East Wing addition at Sacred […]

09/18/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work for a company that’s been named one of the Best Places to Work INW four years in a row, now’s your chance to find out!

Check out our current openings at boutenconstruction.com.

09/11/2026

When we say our people are the best in the business, we mean they’re capable, hardworking, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done right.

Not to mention pretty darn smart: Bouten project engineer Michael Aksdal just passed his Civil Fundamentals of Engineering exam—110 questions over roughly six hours—on his first attempt. He's now licensed as an Engineer-in-Training through the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors.

09/03/2026

Did you know that our first North Idaho project dates to the 1940s? That's what we mean when we say we're "Building places that matter and relationships that last."

Today, many of our people call this area home, and we’re proud to continue to build in the same communities where they live, raise families, and put down roots.

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

The sun needed a little help coming up yesterday morning, and Bouten crews were quick to respond. Superintendent Rob Taylor captured this glorious image at our jobsite on the Riverview Retirement Community campus in Spokane, where we're building The Heights Independent Living.

Learn more about the project, including floor plans and pricing, at https://riverviewretirement.org/the-heights/

07/28/2026

Psst…

We're growing.

So if you haven't been to the careers page of our website lately, you might want to take a look.

We're showing thirteen (!) open positions, from accounting to safety to project management to field leadership to training to, well…pretty much everything.

Want to work with the best people for the best clients? You know where to go.

Join Bouten Construction and be part of something bigger. We offer meaningful opportunities to impact clients, communities, and each other, while fostering inclusion and celebrating diversity. Apply today and make a difference.

06/26/2026

“When he did something, he committed 100 percent to it. Nothing was ever half-assed. He treated every project like it was his own.”

Please consider a donation in John's memory to support the Coeur d’Alene Cancer Clinic Transformation: https://www.kootenaihealthfoundation.org/cancer-center-transformation-match/

“When he did something, he committed 100 percent to it. Nothing was ever half-assed. He treated every project like it was his own.” On March 31, 2025, Bouten President Tim Thomas made the following announcement to employees: “On Friday, March 28, long-time Bouten superintendent John Johnson pa...