DENVER-Mike McKenna, senior managing director for CB Richard Ellis' local office, sees little impact from the company's announcement it will fire workers and take other measures to save about $40 million this year.

HOUSTON-A valve manufacturer and a tire supplier have found new warehouse spots in the city. The two deals total 17,997 sf in the ongoing race for Houston's industrial space. Nutron heads to northwest Houston and Big State Tire goes to a northern suburb.

MANCHESTER-Arlington, Europe's largest business park developer, is about to start work on the 50 acre Manchester Business Park close to Manchester Airport.

CHICAGO-One fallacy of dotcom implosion is "some people wonder if the Internet matters anymore" but computers are likely to continue to grow in practical usage for brokers, leasing agents, property managers and financiers.