HOUSTON-More industrial space is headed toward Houston, with predictions calling for 5.1 million sf. It's the biggest surge since 1999, when 5.8 million sf had delivered. It looks like Houston could remain the nation's leading industrial arena.

SEATTLE-According to a recent survey by CB Richard Ellis, the industrial market is definitely catching its breath from a two-year run of big-time demand. The vacancy rate for the region rose to 4.46%, compared to 3.04% the last quarter of 2000.

FERNDALE, MI-A boulevard could expand the Woodward Avenue area's business potential at least four times what it is now with the Eight Mile Road overpass, the city manager says.

NEW YORK CITY-This is the latest move by the firm to expand its presence in the East. Last year it acquired real estate operations in Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Japan.