HOUSTON-A trio of power players in the energy business has aligned to build a $200-million chemical plant in Port Arthur. Construction will begin in 2001, pending regulatory permit approvals.

CHICAGO-Following the Exodus Communications development near O'Hare Airport, a high-tech corridor is forming in the area. With space Downtown getting harder to find nationwide, Band-X says telco hotel developers will be heading for the suburbs.

THE TRIANGLE, NC-Triangle property owners are converting and adding to warehouses due to a lack of office product.

CHARLOTTE-Developers Mel Graham and Jack Fallaw separately will be adding a total 76,000 sf to the Charlotte market with Park South Professional Center and Offices at Waterside Crossing.