MINNEAPOLIS-The firm will equip 1,400 of its technicians with hand-held computers. The move reflects a growing trend toward automating field service management, as well as streamline the dispatching and record-keeping functions.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX-The steady job base provided by the military and oil and gas industries hasn't been enough to solve this south Texas city's multifamily market woes as this product type continues its downward cycle.

OAKLAND, CA-A master plan has yet to be developed but the city held a public celebration for the theater's first sign of restoration- the relighting of its marquee sign. The city hopes that the theater will play a big part in the downtown redevelopment.

VISTA, CA-A large food store chain has signed a lease to open a 20,000-sf store at the Northeast corner of San Marcos Boulevard and Bent Avenue. The facility is slated for an April opening.