LOS ANGELES-The Santa Monica Conservancy is negotiating a deal to preserve 326 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains for wildlife.

PORTLAND-Christenson, one of Northwest's largest electrical contractors, acquires the 60-person company for undisclosed financial terms as part of an overall expansion plan that includes a six-week-old Seattle office.

MORRISTOWN, NJ-Colliers Houston brokers deal for new tenant at Alfieri's 100 Southgate Parkway.

DALLAS-WorkPlace Technologies has added a public sector managing director and WorkPlace Financial has secured an associate for its financial services' real estate capital group. WorkPlace USA's goal is to build a global presence.