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Designing for a regenerative workforce
Building workplaces for the future requires innovation The modern workforce is changing in terms of what they want, need and look for in an employer. As the COVID-19 global pandemic created a sea change in working remotely, many workers found the lines blurred between work and personal time. Add to that the economic stress, health…
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…
DBS Group hires additional project manager
DBS Group has expanded its Rochester team, hiring Jennifer Merchlewitz as a project manager. Merchlewitz brings 16 years of commercial construction experience to the growing firm, having served in capacities ranging from project engineer to project manager. The Upper Midwest is dotted with high-profile projects she’s managed for companies including Target and Medtronic. Merchlewitz is…
Senior housing sector shows promise
Investors are upbeat. Is the pandemic fallout behind us? Investors are showing optimism that the bulk of the senior housing challenges posed by the pandemic may be in the past. That’s according to the fifth annual Senior Housing Investor Survey and Outlook by the JLL Valuation Advisory group. The survey shows the senior housing sector…
DBS Group to design-build modifications to industrial facility
Torrance Casting has chosen DBS Group for design and construction of plant modifications to support its new automated equipment. As part of the project DBS Group will build an 18-foot-deep concrete-formed equipment pit in the center of the plant and an equipment penthouse, along with making significant modifications to the existing building structure. Construction began…
Is it time to renovate your commercial building?
Here are the signs to watch for and why they’re important If you’re waiting for a sign on whether it’s time to renovate your commercial building, chances are your building will tell you. Dilapidated buildings can come at a high cost — far higher than if an owner stays on top of maintenance, repair, replacement…
Construction Site Visits: Do’s and Don’ts
A walk through a construction work-in-progress can be inspiring and motivating, or it can be disastrous.
Hotel-to-apartment conversions gaining popularity
Adaptive reuse of hotels is gaining steam: here’s why Hotels that were once the perfect getaway are now places to stay and stay. That’s because the trend of converting what were once hotels into apartments is gaining popularity. As demand for affordable housing remains strong and outpaces supply, developers and real estate groups are turning…
Colors trending in multifamily construction and interior design
Hint: comfort and safety are paramount in uncertain times When it comes to multifamily construction and interior design in 2022, health, harmony and well-being are taking center stage. That stands to reason. After all, the past several years have been challenging from many perspectives, and home has played an important role in our rest and…
Why design-build contractors are growing in popularity
And how to identify an authentic design-build contractor The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently released a study providing an overview of the design-build industry, including trends, growth and the market forecast. The study includes modeling and research based on industry expertise, data mining and interviews with 46 design-build contractors and industry stakeholders and electronic…