MINNEAPOLIS-The commercial developer has initiated professional development programs for its administrative staff, which represents 25% of its employees, resulting in the International Association of Administrative Professionals Award for Excellence.

SAN DIEGO-A suburban office portfolio of about 500,000 sf is on the sales block, in a deal eventually expected to fetch about $80 million. The five low-rise and mid-rise projects are located in Del Mar Heights, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Kearny Mesa and Mission Valley.

MIRAMAR, FL-Although it is restructuring, the aviation-inventory management company is lowering the asking price on several real estate properties.

SHEFFIELD-Hammerson, British Land and Multi Development Corporation have put forward their plans for the regeneration of Sheffield City Centre. A final decision on the city council's choice of development partner is expected next month.