IRVING, TX-The University of Dallas retains an internationally acclaimed architect to work with Dallas-based Brown Reynolds Watford in designing a 100,000-sf signature building to its 220-acre campus. The $20-million project breaks ground in late fall 2002.

DALLAS-In a strategy to expedite funding and projects, Dallas-based Champion Partners has brought a new partner on board to quarterback a play in the capital markets arena. The new hire will woo a broad base of players to advance spec office and industrial projects.

DALLAS-The 2001 retail market isn't as aggressive as 2000's, but it's holding steady and attracting scores of new retailers to Dallas-Ft. Worth. Some four million sf is under construction, the bulk of which is already pre-leased, says the Weitzman Group.

DALLAS-A witching hour implosion is set for Sept. 16 of the 554-room Hyatt Hotel West at the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. Time to clear the decks for the $1.1-billion terminal that will be mortared with 100,000 sf of multi-level retail space.

DALLAS-The Dallas BOMA chapter will host a six-hour course Tuesday for architects, leasing agents and property managers. The seminar, part of the continuing education program, focuses on understanding blueprints and new metroplex building codes.

DALLAS-Unlimited access legislation was an unnecessary market regulation, concur Texas executives. Building owners would have opened doors regardless simply to meet tenant needs. And, it's a "Don't Mess with Texas" attitude that keeps out fly-by-nights.

DALLAS-Unlimited access legislation was an unnecessary market regulation, concur Texas executives. Building owners would have opened doors regardless simply to meet tenant needs. And, it's a "Don't Mess with Texas" attitude that keeps out fly-by-nights.

FT. WORTH-Developers from Atlanta, Dallas and Austin are vying for a Ft. Worth convention center hotel project at a precarious time in the hospitality industry. Just a coincidence that all major Texas cities simultaneously are working the circuit, says a hotel division vice president.