THE WOODLANDS, TX-The 210,000-sfWood Ridge Plaza has signed an Oriental rug gallery tenant to its tenant lineup. The owners have several other locations in Houston, but has opened this one in their home community.

SAN DIEGO-Moving forward aggressively with its new House2Home concept, HomeBase Inc. has announced the opening of an additional seven new home decorating stores in the Fresno and San Diego markets this month.

LONDON-Construction costs in the UK are soaring ahead of inflation, according to the latest RICS tender price index compiled by the Building Cost Information Service.

FT. WORTH-Two hotels instead of one could be in Ft. Worth's expanded convention center plan. Four developers have until July 18 to submit proposals for a 400-room hotel on city land while a 320-room plan is afoot for the historic T&P Railroad Station.