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DBS Group selected to build 94-unit apartment development
DBS Group has been selected as the contractor to build the Overland Reserve project in Rochester, MN. This project includes the construction of a 94-unit apartment development on the intersection of Bandel Road NW and Overland Dr NW, including six 14-unit, 3-story apartment buildings and one 10-unit, 3-story apartment building, on 5.5-acres of site improvements.…
DBS Group selected for West End Development in Rochester
DBS Group has been selected as the contractor for the West End Development, located at 2056 Scott Road NW in Rochester, MN. The project includes construction of a new, ground-up 12,330-square-foot multi-tenant facility and associated site improvements. Featuring Onward Counseling and The Fit Loon, this office, retail, and medical campus will bring together a diverse…
DBS Group selected for 1st Community Credit Union renovation
1st Community Credit Union has chosen DBS Group to renovate its facilities on West Wisconsin Street in Sparta, WI. The project includes design and construction of a full renovation of its 1000 West Wisconsin Street location along with a selective renovation of its 1020 West Wisconsin Street site. The renovation scope includes selective demolition and…
DBS Group completes Onalaska headquarters expansion
DBS Group cut the ribbon yesterday, October 30, 2025, on its Onalaska headquarters expansion. The 3,600-square-foot expansion has grown DBS Group’s existing headquarters with new workspaces, collaboration areas, and amenities designed to support the company’s growing team and expanding design-build operations across the Upper Midwest. “This expansion is about investing in our people,” said Chris…
Replacing and repositioning aging skilled nursing facilities
Build for the future: Replacing and repositioning aging skilled nursing facilities Across the Upper Midwest and beyond, many skilled nursing facilities built between the 1960s and 1990s are reaching the limits of their useful life. Long double-loaded corridors, shared bathrooms, aging HVAC systems, challenges in complying with current regulations, and institutional finishes no longer meet…
Turning lower interest rates into new development opportunities
With borrowing costs beginning to ease, it’s time to re-evaluate paused projects — and plan strategically for growth The Federal Reserve recently lowered interest rates again, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. The move is designed to ease borrowing costs and boost growth — and for commercial developers and senior living operators alike,…
Land contracts: Making deals happen when capital is tight
The growing appeal of land contracts in the Upper Midwest Business owners, developers, brokers, and landowners across Wisconsin and Minnesota face a familiar question: How do we keep projects moving forward in today’s market? One answer gaining renewed attention is the land contract — also known as a contract for deed or seller financing. Though…
Balancing revenue engines with resident appeal in senior living
When dollars meet dignity Senior living operators across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa know this tension well. You need services and amenities that make residents feel at home and provide the appropriate level of care — yet you also need revenue streams that sustain your organization. Lean too far toward cost-cutting or revenue maximization, and you…
How 1031 exchanges can work for new construction
Across the Upper Midwest, there’s an overlooked way to keep deals alive: using a 1031 exchange for new construction projects — a powerful way to keep projects moving forward when capital is tight. Most investors know the basics of a 1031 exchange — sell an investment property, reinvest in another, and defer capital gains taxes.…
DBS Group’s Chris Walters Named to Wisconsin Titan 100
DBS Group President and CEO Chris Walters has been named as a 2026 Wisconsin Titan 100 honoree, recognizing the state’s top CEOs and C-level executives for exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Under Walters’ leadership, DBS Group has grown from a small start-up in 2015 into an organization with over 65 team members operating in five…