DENVER-First Data is laying the groundwork to expand its campus at the Meridian International Business Park in Douglas County. Ground breaks on a 166,000-sf second building and an abutting 15-acre tract is bought.

NEW YORK CITY-The Manhattan-based commercial real estate firm beefs up its retail group with two new brokers, both based in Midtown.

AUSTIN-The University of Texas primps for today's unveiling of the first phase to a $45-million renovation to the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The $3.5-million project brings more seating. Coming in spring 2002 is the start of a $14.4-million phase two.

BARCELONA-The overall Spanish investment market is significantly quieter in 2001 than it was in 2000, according to a new survey from King Sturge. Investment volumes are down as investors become more nervous.