AUSTIN-The Shidler Group snags a renewal from the state for the 141,727-sf Southfield building in Austin's northeast submarket. The Texas Workers Compensation Commission occupies the spot, which begins its new contract in January 2002.

HOUSTON-Houston is faring better than Dallas when it comes to sublease space, but still the number is rising. More space could come to market as Continental Airlines shifts into a lay-off mode, says Grubb & Ellis in its third-quarter report.

DENVER-Vacancy in units built from 1990 to 1994 increase to 9.5% from 7.6%, while those built form 1995 to the present increase to 19.7% from 7.7%, according to L.J. Melody & Co., citing increased supply as the culprit.

ALISO VIEJO, CA-The 27,000-sf Clare Micronix building is located in Aliso Viejo, where the overall vacancy rate for office property stood at 30.9% at the end of the third quarter.