COLUMBUS, GA-Two Columbus, Georgia-based apartment developers will soon start construction on new apartment complexes, one in Phenix City, Alabama and the other in Columbus, Georgia.

SHAWNEE, KS-Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center Inc., an affiliate of Rockhurst University in Kansas City, has leased 11,997 square feet of industrial space in Nieman Business Park at 10810 W. 78th St. in Shawnee.

NEW YORK CITY-Famous Dave's BBQ, a new restaurant, has opened its second location at 234 W. 42nd St. in Times Square.

SPRINGFIELD, OH-AdCare Health Systems Inc. has acquired a skilled nursing and assisted living facility in Springfield.

NASHVILLE-Taubman Centers Inc. has bought three retail centers for a total amount of $560 million.

PARIS-Allianz Real Estate has acquired an office property in Levallois-Perret.

NEW YORK CITY-Liz Claiborne, a New York-based apparel giant, has signed a lease renewal deal with Monday Properties for 67,000 square feet of space at 1440 Broadway.

HIALEAH, FL-Sugar producer Banah International has signed a lease for over 300,000 square feet of space at 215 SE 10th Ave. in Hialeah.