SAN DIEGO-The California Energy Commission has approved construction of PG&E Corp.'s Otay Mesa Generating Plant in South San Diego County.

SEATTLE-The partnership between Binswanger/CBB and Puget Sound Properties Commercial Real Estate Services LLC is another prime example of a competent local firm gaining the exposure, network and management of an established national firm with strong international ties.

DENVER-The Reis Co. concludes that Denver is a melting pot for opportunities and risks. Apartment vacancy has dipped even though construction's up. And the city's retail sector has outpaced significantly larger markets, says the trend watcher.

KANSAS CITY-The award is earned for the company's work on the 12-story, $97-million Federal Courthouse, which houses the Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. attorney's office, the U.S. marshal's office and judges' chambers.