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What is “progressive design-build?”
Understanding your options is key to every project The design-build model of construction has gained significant traction in recent history over traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction models — and for many good reasons. Yet some considering hiring commercial construction general contractors for their next commercial build may not understand the project delivery nuances available, which can…
This vs. that: faux brick vs. real brick
Here are the factors to consider when choosing faux versus the real deal. Brick has a unique, timeless appeal, a look that many opt to include in their design-build projects. Developers who want to harness that appeal for their commercial construction projects have options when it comes to creating the brick look, including choices that…
Senior housing construction design for the staffing crisis
Addressing the workforce shortage in the senior living industry by design With the approaching swell of retirement-age Americans and the corresponding need for abundant senior housing, the industry is bracing for a staffing crisis. And that’s saying a lot since the senior housing sector is already having difficulty hiring and retaining qualified staff for current…
12 Reasons to Choose Design-Build (Infographic)
This infographic features results from a new Design-Build Institute of America study showing why more people are choosing design-build.
Synergistic property development rewards developers and communities
Developing mutually beneficial entities is a win-win When it comes to developing large tracts of land, developers are finding and capitalizing on synergies. More than just a corporate buzzword, synergies in land development can lead to a golden trifecta of more favorable profit margins, lower vacancy rates and better tenant retention. In short, strategically selecting…
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…
New guide details every step of commercial construction process
With DBS Group, you get so much more Most entities don’t undertake commercial construction 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…
Fed rate hikes and commercial construction
Here’s what the Federal Reserve’s move means for commercial builds and renovations In December 2022, the Federal Reserve approved another rate hike of one-half of a percentage point. And while the Fed is signaling that the hikes may soon slow though as it’s premature to suspend increases, a key question remains for commercial building owners…
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…
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…