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DBS Group 2022 trend report now available

Download your complimentary copy of DBS Group’s 2022 Trend Report today. 2022 Trend Report relies on what’s knowable To call the last two years unpredictable is to grossly understate the tsunami of uncertainty generated by the combined forces of the global pandemic, resulting supply chain issues and long-anticipated labor shortage. Even now, an end to…

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2022 color trends: colors of the year for commercial building interior designs

The new year ushers in a new palette With the new year comes a new color palette for design-build projects and commercial building interiors. And while the past several years have called for various takes on gray, 2022 color trends are pulling inspiration from Mother Nature herself. So if you’re wondering which colors to choose…

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Festival Foods hires DBS Group for interior store remodel

DBS Group has been selected as the builder for an interior renovation project at Festival Foods on Birch Street in Eau Claire, WI. As part of the project, DBS Group will update equipment and fixtures in the perishable departments, including produce, deli, bakery and meat. Construction starts early-January and will be substantially complete by early-March.

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Time lapse videos show Coulee Region and Rochester development

Our local landscape has changed a lot in the past 32 years, especially with communities north of La Crosse. But now, with Google’s new Timelapse tool, you can actually see it changing. Check it out!

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2021 Video Retrospective: A Sampling of DBS Group Projects This Year

Looking back at some of the projects we completed in 2021, we clearly had a great year. That, of course, wouldn’t be possible without fantastic clients. To all of you who entrusted your projects to us, thank you. And to all, Happy New Year!

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Interventional Orthopedic Solutions selects DBS Group for Rochester, MN, project

Interventional Orthopedic Solutions in Rochester, MN, has contracted with DBS Group to design and build out its interior space at 2560 2nd Street SW. The buildout incorporates office space, exam rooms,  a laboratory, nursing support space, procedure rooms and a recovery area to serve providers and patients. Design is complete, and construction is scheduled to…

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Combining mixed-use and multifamily housing can yield benefits

Developers can support regional needs for affordable housing with healthy ROI Mixed-use and affordable multifamily housing developments aren’t always pictured together, and developers may wonder about the financial viability of a project that combines mixed-use and multifamily housing. But increasingly, developers are realizing the benefits of such projects, including easing the affordable housing crisis in…

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DBS Group adds new project manager to team

DBS Group has hired a new project manager. Kevin Barnes joined the design-build construction company in December, bringing more than 35 years of experience to the post. As a project manager, Barnes will coordinate and lead various commercial design and construction projects, including vendor contracting, overall schedule management, project financial management and owner advocacy. Barnes…

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Well-being is driving office design

Design and build allows developers to pivot to emerging needs The working world has faced numerous unforeseen challenges over the past two years, and commercial office design is shifting to meet the changing needs of today’s business world: notably, the well-being of those who use the space. Compared with the traditional commercial general contractor approach,…

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New report says tech amenities drive senior housing occupancy

Value of technology becomes clearer during pandemic Occupancy levels are increasingly tied to tech amenities when it comes to senior housing. That’s according to a new Insights Report from more than 40 senior living communities across the U.S. The report found that 83% of respondents report technology amenities actually improve occupancy. More, the study showed…

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