BALTIMORE, MD-The new $124-million Baltimore College of Dental surgery at the University of Maryland at Baltimore gets underway with a $103 million commitment in funds from the state of Maryland. The 360,000-sf, state-of-the-art facility will debut in 2005.

CHICAGO-Colliers Turley Martin Tucker says first-quarter vacancy in the Indianapolis office market dipped slightly in the first quarter to 17.3%, and other indications are that an upswing may be in sight.

SAN ANTONIO-A transport company takes 12,804 sf in the northeast submarket while a special events equipment rental firm re-ups for 12,000 sf at Rittiman East. The deals are good news, but they don't reflect an absorption since the new deal is a relocation.

TUKWILA, WA-The buyer is Washington based Everett Plaza Shopping Center, a general partnership that owns other retail centers located throughout Washington. The seller paid $12.5 million for the property three months ago, according to records provided by First American Title.