ROUND ROCK, TX-American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. is in the expansion mode, opening four warehouse operations in nine months and expanding two. The promise of new markets and desire to be closer to clients' projects spark the drive.

LOS ANGELES-Systems company L-3 Communications signs five-year, $2.5-million contract for manufacturing and office space inside Watson Land Co.'s Dominguez Technology Center. The company plans more than $1 million in interior improvements to its new building.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Federal auditors say local Housing and Community Development Department and highly regarded Mercy House Coalition did not properly account for nearly $300,000 in spending. HUD wants $70,000 of the money back.

SAN FRANCISCO-Several refurbished buildings are set to come back online this summer the heart of San Francisco's downtown business district. One of them, on Taylor Street, has been fully leased to ABM Industries. The others are actively marketing their space.