Insights
What’s the secret to design-build success?
Understanding the benefits of having a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) Reliance on the design-build model of construction has quickly grown in recent years, as this novel approach’s benefits have become more apparent. In fact, experts estimate this year, nearly half of construction projects will be delivered by the design-build construction model. The reasons are…
Tech paves the pathway to the future of senior housing
Pandemic accelerates industry’s technology adoption As the global pandemic took aim at senior population centers, senior housing responded by adopting technological solutions to the fight against COVID-19. And as leaders in senior housing brace for boomers to retire en masse to the tune of 73 million by 2030, these tech solutions are likely to carry…
The future of vacant office space
Here’s what to expect with the shift toward remote work The impact of COVID-19 on the American workforce has created seismic shifts toward working from home for people in many industries. For investors, owners and developers, the future of office space, some of which sits vacant as the pandemic lingers, remains in question. Will workers…
Using lighting to improve productivity
Early in the design phase, it’s essential to think about office lighting With so many decisions to make when undertaking a new facility or renovation of an existing business space, it’s easy to put lighting on the back burner. After all, it’s just a lightbulb and switch, right? Not so fast. It turns out lighting…
What today’s renters want most
Here’s what renters want as the pandemic and mitigation efforts continue Apartment owners and developers have faced some serious challenges over the past year, highlighting the importance of knowing and understanding what renters want and need. As the global pandemic continues to impact our lives, those wish lists are changing to reflect new priorities. What…
DBS Group to remodel Festival Foods in Eau Claire
Festival Foods has contracted with DBS Group to remodel its Mall Drive store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Construction improvements include a new Deli Island, meat service and produce sales improvements as well as new Caribou Coffee and Click N Go improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in late-March with substantial completion by early-May.
DBS Group completes new Bluff View Bank
DBS Group recently finished building a new Bluff View Bank in Holmen, Wisconsin. Located at 1749 Spakenburg Road within the McGilvray Park subdivision, the 3,000-square-foot bank incorporated office space, meeting space, interior teller service and an exterior drive-through canopy. Construction began in mid-August 2020 and was completed in mid-February 2021. Here’s the finished product:
Adaptive reuse of big-box stores soars
Here are some ways developers are repurposing this retail space We’ve all seen them: abandoned big-box stores emptied due to expansion elsewhere, new needs or changes in the business landscape. Increasingly, developers and owners are seeing the potential in these behemoths, particularly with emerging needs for warehousing and distribution centers as the pandemic drives demand…
Camping World selects DBS Group for Colorado project
Camping World, the nation’s largest network of RV-centric retail locations, has selected DBS Group to build a new, ground-up 18,500-square-foot service center in Golden, Colorado. The facility will include 16 bays for service along with support areas for customer service and parts storage. Construction is scheduled to begin in early-April with substantial completion by early…
Is modular construction right for your next senior living project?
Reasons to consider modular senior housing construction Modular, or prefab, construction is expanding the definition of senior living. If you’re wondering whether prefab is a good option for your next senior housing project, you’re not alone. As anyone working in senior housing knows, the industry is experiencing seismic shifts as the evolution of the aging…