Insights
Do solar panels work better on a flat or pitched roof?
Here are some key points to keep in mind Deciding whether to opt for solar panels with your next commercial construction project is complex and should be based on financial, strategic and practical factors. After weighing the pros and cons, if you decide to install solar panels on your next project, you’ll also want to…
Sustainable building design: top trends
Sustainable building design trends continue to emerge, and it’s no wonder. According to interestingengineering.com, experts project that between 2015 and 2018, the number of builders worldwide who have more than half their projects certified green will increase 100 percent.
DBS Group to design-build renovations at Resilience Center
DBS Group has been retained as the design-builder for a 7,500-square-foot office renovation project for Resilience Center in Rochester, MN, which provides mental health services for children, adolescents and adults. The project includes repurposing existing space for new private offices, expanding waiting area space, upgrading the breakroom area, and updating finishes throughout. Construction is scheduled…
DBS Group to convert market into event center
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has contracted with DBS Group to convert its former Fourwinds Market in Siren, WI, into an event center. The former market on State Road 25/70 closed in 2017 when DBS Group built a new Fourwinds Market for the tribe on Airport Road. DBS Group will provide design and construction…
What’s a typical payment schedule?
Knowing what to expect for your commercial construction project is essential.
Current considerations in HVAC filtering for senior communities
A fresh look at air filtration for senior living communities Few industries have been as profoundly affected for the long term by the COVID-19 pandemic as has the senior housing sector. Among the major learnings for our changed society is the increased importance of HVAC filtering for senior housing beyond what we already knew to…
Before and After: New Minnetonka MN Facility Is Unrecognizable
The Goddard School contracted with DBS Group to gut and remodel a building to create a new school in Minnetonka. The transformation is astounding.
This vs. that: Natural gas or electric HVAC systems
For commercial construction, here’s what you need to know When planning your next design-build project or seeking remodeling contractors in La Crosse, WI or Rochester, MN, to upgrade your commercial building’s heating system, you may wonder whether you should choose natural gas-fired or an electric-fired HVAC system. Knowing and understanding the benefits and drawbacks of…
Senior housing: Phasing from focused offering to continuum of care
Remodeling and expanding can help you attract and retain senior housing residents Senior living developers, owners and operators are adept at watching market shifts and adjusting offerings not only to attract senior living community residents but also to retain them as they age and their needs change. While remaining focused on a particular market demographic…
New project engineer joins DBS Group
As DBS Group continues growing in Rochester, Minnesota, the design-build construction company has hired an additional project engineer. Tate Horgen joined DBS Group in July. Horgen is a graduate of Minnesota State-Mankato and holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management. While in college, Horgen interned with a commercial construction company, and since graduation has worked…