Multi-Tenant Building Construction
Aging in place: Now a consideration for all demographics
This multifamily housing strategy is now more inclusive The term “aging in place” is frequently used to describe the ability of seniors to stay in their homes as they grow older. But these days, multifamily housing developers are looking at the phrase in broader terms and changing their approach to construction. How aging in place…
Multifamily housing: What renters really want
Owner/developers can remain competitive by delighting renters with these features To attract and retain renters in 2023 and 2024 in Wisconsin and Minnesota, it’s more important than ever to focus on providing the features and amenities that tenants really want. For owners/developers of multifamily housing in Onalaska and La Crosse, WI or Rochester, MN, it’s…
DBS Group to build multifamily housing in Onalaska
Crestwood Townhomes has contracted with DBS Group to design and build a six-unit townhome in the Grandview Estates subdivision in Onalaska, WI. Construction begins this month and is scheduled for completion this spring.
From office space to residential oasis
Here are the characteristics that can make or break residential conversions As the needs of the working world continue to evolve, owner-developers are looking for ways to build the future of their businesses while ensuring agility in their commercial construction. As the world’s workforce continues to leverage a flexible, remote model, the potential for residential…
Multifamily and senior housing design-build trends for 2023
Follow these multifamily and senior housing design-build trends to increase occupancy Demand for multifamily units remains high While Dodge Data expects multifamily starts to decrease 9% from 796,000 last year to 723,000 units in 2023, vacancy rates were at a five-year low at the end of last year, and demand remains high. The economy is…
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.…
Building affordable housing complexes that are affordable for developers
Building affordable housing that pencils out is possible; here’s how. The need for affordable housing in the 7 Rivers Region — and around the country — seems ever-present. In the United States, research shows there are only 29 affordable, suitable rental units for every 100 low-income households. But to build affordable housing that is also…
The 3 most common obstacles in senior living and multifamily development
(And how to overcome them.) Every experienced developer knows and anticipates obstacles on the way toward building senior living facilities and multifamily developments. The wisest also develop a plan of attack for overcoming those challenges. Whether you are new to commercial construction or a seasoned expert, we all encounter trials on our way to building…
Multifamily housing demand continues to smash records
Here’s why multifamily housing has unprecedented demand Demand for multifamily housing continues to break records, and industry analysts say there is no end in sight. Yardi Matrix recently reported that 2021 transactions totaled $215.3 billion, up from $13.3 billion in 2009. For investors, there’s still opportunity to build multifamily housing units and take advantage of…
LCO selects DBS Group to design-build apartment building
We get to partner again with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has selected DBS Group to design and build a new, ground-up, 40-unit apartment building in Hayward, Wisconsin. The project also includes associated site improvements and utility extensions work to provide the required water and sanitary sewer service to support…