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DBS Group to design-build new car dealership in Viroqua
Sleepy Hollow Ford has selected DBS Group to design and build a new, ground-up 26,826-square-foot Ford dealership in Viroqua, WI. The new dealership will include a showroom, celebration bay, sales and support offices, a 15-bay service shop, parts storage, detail shop, 1,896-square-foot parts mezzanine and 3,440-square-foot, second-floor office mezzanine. The project also includes an onsite…
This vs. that: underground parking versus at-grade parking
Here’s how to determine whether surface parking vs. underground parking is right for your project When it’s planning time for your next commercial construction project, considering parking solutions is a vital step in finalizing your vision. And it’s nothing to be taken lightly; the need for ample parking for function, marketability and code-compliance is important…
Multifamily real estate looks promising for 2021
Here are the multifamily real estate signs analysts are seeing Commercial real estate took a hit in 2020 due to the pandemic and efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. But analysts forecast a more promising outlook for 2021, particularly for the multifamily real estate sector, which performed better than most other sectors and retained…
DBS Group to Expand to Rochester, Minnesota
Design-build construction company DBS Group announced today it is expanding to Rochester, Minnesota. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the commercial construction manager and general contractor signed a lease to open an office in Suite 110 at 3425 40th Avenue NW. “We’ve been operating in Rochester for close to a year,” said DBS Group President and…
Instacart releases first “New Year, New Cart” 2021 grocery trends report
Look at 2020 grocery trends helps store owners meet consumers where they are Grocery delivery services like Instacart were on the front lines of shifts in consumer behavior in 2020, rendering the data from the year’s activity valuable for forecasting consumer needs and wants in 2021. For those in the grocery industry, this information can…
What’s ahead for senior living in the new year
Here’s the senior housing outlook for 2021 As we come to the end of an extraordinary year and look toward the future, we’re eyeing some notable shifts as we share this senior housing outlook. For investors and developers in the senior housing market, 2020 has been a particular challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold,…
Financing sources: commercial construction grants to support your next project
When it’s time to grow, it’s all about what you know When it’s time to build, securing financing is at the top of the to-do list, and taking advantage of commercial construction grants can help you lock in the resources you need for your next project. Even in these uncertain times, a number of grants…
Senior housing interior design trends for 2021
Several factors driving design in the coming year Wellness, meaningful experiences and convenience are high on the list of what seniors want to see in their senior living facilities, and these desires appear to be driving the future of senior housing interior design. As we look forward to 2021, we’re seeing lots of exciting innovation…
What’s ahead for commercial construction in the new year
Commercial construction outlook for 2021 As we head into the end of the year and the start of 2021, experts are eyeing the commercial construction sector, looking for indicators of what lies ahead. After almost a decade of robust commercial construction spending, analysts believe investors and developers could be hesitant to press forward at the…
Here’s what’s trending in industrial design colors for 2021
In the wake of an uncertain year, the right industrial design colors give us comfort As we plan for industrial design in 2021, colors will play a key role in creating spaces that answer our collective, pressing need for calm after the storm. Color forecasts for commercial spaces anticipate a movement toward trends that provide…