General Commercial

From concept to completion: DBS Group services

With DBS Group, you get so much more Most entities don’t undertake commercial building projects every day. But DBS Group does. We’ve been through every (detailed) step of the way — from having an idea to cutting the ribbon on the finished project — countless times. And we can manage every aspect of your project…

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Environmental design increases safety

Commercial construction’s secret safety weapon Landscaping. Lighting. Flooring and pavement. Colors. Upon entering a commercial building, you might make note of one or two of these, or you might, like some people, give them little attention at all, noticing only how a building makes you feel. But environmental design can do much more for your…

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St. Croix Tribal Environmental and Natural Resources Department chooses DBS Group

St. Croix Tribal Environmental and Natural Resources Department has chosen DBS Group for two projects in Hertel, WI. DBS Group will design and build a new 4,800-square-foot office building and a 6,000-square-foot storage and wash bay facility. Design is underway, and construction is slated to begin in June. Both facilities are scheduled for substantial completion…

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1st Community Credit Union contracts with DBS Group

1st Community Credit Union has contracted with DBS Group to design and build changes to its West Salem, WI, building. The project includes a complete remodel of the building exterior, as well as a partial remodel of the building interior. Construction will begin mid-March, and construction will be substantially complete this summer.

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2023 trend report reveals most promising building opportunities

2023 trend report shows where and how to stay ahead of competitors While economic forecasters predict little overall growth in commercial construction in the year ahead, opportunities are still there for the investors, developers and property owners who want to continue building the future and position themselves to maximize ROI as remaining COVID clouds dissipate.…

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Why you shouldn’t delay commercial construction projects

Delays in commercial construction can be multifactorial, but the price to pause is too high Every developer understands — all too well perhaps — the reasons commercial construction projects get delayed. First, there are financial challenges, which can bring a project to a standstill in the face of interest rate increases and material and equipment…

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Construction inflation

Where it’s been, where it’s headed and how it will affect your build Inflation is affecting every one of us, and that includes those of us in the construction industry. From baby formula to buttresses, pizzas to electrical panels, refrigerators to rebar and everything in between, prices are undeniably up. For developers, this poses a…

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The latest on material lead times and labor shortages

Here’s how developers can adjust to these market shifts During the past 12 to 24 months, we have written about equipment and material lead times, subcontractor and labor shortages, cost increases and their compounded effect on commercial construction. For the entire industry, these market influences have placed additional pressure on projects and processes. The good…

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From Babylon to Barre Mills, Wisconsin, biophilia is more important than ever

The trend toward biophilia continues to grow When Queen Amytis of Babylon longed for the verdant hills of her childhood, she turned to biophilic design to fulfill the deep need to connect to nature, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were born. Fast forward to modern times, and many of us are feeling a similar…

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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…

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