UPPER MARLBORO, MD-A new 95,000-sf headquarters building is in the works for appliance parts distributor Trible's Inc. Tucon Construction Corp. is working on the $4.5 million project at the Collington Center Industrial Park.

WASHINGTON, DC-The Mortgage Bankers Association of America's survey of second quarter activities finds that lending in the commercial mortgage and multifamily markets is on the rise.

ARLINGTON, VA-The Hartford readies for its close-up as developer the Akridge Cos. tops out on the combination office, retail and 70-unit residential condominium endeavor that carries a price tag of $55 million.

RICHMOND, VA-Maternal-fetal-newborn care provider Pediatrix Medical Group PC decides to extend and expand its occupancy at the 143,000-sf building at 2810 Parham Rd. The healthcare company signed a five-year deal on 11,000 sf.

WASHINGTON, DC-Development of the mega 1,500-room Marriott Convention Center Headquarters Hotel takes a big leap forward as Tishman Urban Development Corp. comes aboard as the developer and project manager.

HAGERSTOWN, MD-An 825,000-sf warehouse building in Hunters Green Industrial Park hits the market and sells to New Boston Fund in exchange for $26.5 million. The 70-acre parcel also provides developable space for up to 400,000 sf.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-The City Council is aiming to make the new 500,000-sf Virginia Beach Convention Center the best it can possibly be, and puts in for an additional $9 million to make it all happen.

ARLINGTON, VA-Two tenants agree to take up a chunk of space--108,000 sf all together--in the 305,000-sf corner building at 4250 N. Fairfax Dr.