MINNEAPOLIS-As users feel the economic slump, new construction has come to a "virtual halt" in the Twin Cities while the overall industrial vacancy rate has climbed to 11.4%, according to a new report from United Properties.

DENVER-Archstone Communities plans to lease 64,000 sf in a building across from its headquarters for the accounting operations it is moving from El Paso, TX, part of a consolidation as a result of a merger.

LONDON-Rental growth has ground to a standstill in many of the prime office areas of Europe, according to research released today. Telecoms and high-tech operators have put their requirements on hold until the outlook for the US and global economies becomes clearer.

LONDON-If finding good retail staff is difficult then keeping them is becoming an Olympic level challenge according to a leading employment expert who spoke at a recent Shopping Centre Management Conference.