Insights
Goddard School hires DBS Group for Minnetonka project
Goddard School of Minnetonka has selected DBS Group to serve as construction manager for a new center in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The project includes converting an existing 10,000-square-foot facility at 14900 Highway 7 into a typical Goddard School early childhood education center. When complete, it will look similar to the Goddard School DBS Group built for…
Construction project hack: plan spring projects now
Start now for best results and a project that stays within budget Even before the autumn colors start taking hold in our region, the smartest among us are thinking of spring. That’s because these days when it comes to commercial construction, preplanning is more important than ever due to the trickle-down effects of the pandemic…
DBS Group adds new project engineer to team
DBS Group has added a new project engineer to its team. Alex Stekel has joined the design-build commercial contractor’s La Crosse area office, bringing seven years of experience in commercial construction. Stekel is a 2015 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where he majored in business management. He began working in the…
DBS Group to build another multifamily unit in West Salem
P4K Properties has hired DBS Group to build another multifamily unit in its Greenfield Addition in West Salem, WI. The project includes designing and building a 12,000-square-foot, six-unit residential facility on Lot 22 of the subdivision. Design is complete, and construction begins mid-October. The project is scheduled for completion in late June of 2022.
Top 5 challenges facing commercial property owners
Commercial property owners face a variety of issues from economic changes, finding & retaining tenants, to monitoring demographic changes. Here are the top 5 issues.
Kessler’s Grocery contracts with DBS Group
Kessler’s Grocery has contracted with DBS Group to design and build a new exterior facade for its store in Aberdeen, SD. Design is complete, and construction is underway. The renovation is scheduled for completion in late December 2021.
The pros and cons of TIFs
Developers who are exploring the option of tax increment financing would be wise to weigh all the pros and cons.
Composite building materials and construction materials shortages
What they’re made of, how they’re being used and what to consider Materials shortages in the construction industry come and go, but when it’s time to build, owners need answers. Paying inflated pricing for hard-to-get items, putting construction on hold or altering architectural design midway through a project can cause major headaches and drive up…
Apartment technology: once optional, now essential
To be competitive in multifamily housing, it’s high time for tech The multifamily housing market is going full speed ahead when it comes to apartment technology, and owners/builders who want to remain competitive or rise above the competition are finding it’s time to get on board. The digital revolution in multifamily housing hit 6G speeds…
New report says technology amenities drive senior community occupancy
Value of technology becomes clearer during pandemic Senior housing occupancy is increasingly tied to technology amenities. 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 that senior living communities are…