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This vs. that: wood vs. steel framing in the age of COVID-19
As the global pandemic continues to impact nearly every industry, the world of commercial real estate is also feeling its effects. The implications are far-reaching, from supply chain disruption to spiking demand and volatile materials costs. When it comes to the question of whether to choose wood vs. steel framing for your next commercial construction…
How design-build boosts speed while keeping costs down
No matter what commercial construction project you are planning, design-build has benefits Whatever type of commercial construction project you have in mind, there is a single choice that can change everything about your construction experience — for the better. For many people, it’s an option that only recently appeared on their radar. But it’s fast…
DBS Group project manager earns national certification
Rochester resident and construction project manager Brian Sheehan of DBS Group has earned certification in the Design-Build Institute of America. Sheehan’s designation as a nationally certified Associate Design-Build Professional signifies his extensive education and experience in the nation’s fastest-growing commercial construction method. Design-build is where one entity, the design-builder, contracts with the project owner to…
Taking green building to a whole new level
Researchers in Australia have discovered a way to take green building to a whole new level. They’ve found a new kind of rubber polymer made from sulfur and canola oil that can be compressed and heated with fillers to create construction materials. The fillers could be recycled PVC, organic waste, even sand to create bricks…
5 reasons senior housing is (still) a good investment
Senior housing remains an attractive option in 2020 and beyond For investors in our region and beyond, senior housing remains an attractive investment option. And while many things may feel up in the air these days, there’s one thing that’s for sure: there will be a continued need for senior housing in the Upper Midwest,…
Construction materials shortage amid COVID-19 pandemic
Builders are reporting shortages: here’s how to cope The pandemic has impacted the construction industry in a number of ways in 2020. Among them: a construction materials shortage. We’ve written in the past about glass shortages and the fallout for the industry. For some, that meant delaying commercial and residential construction projects because of material…
What COVID means for the future of office space
Understanding shifts in the office may bolster success post-pandemic When COVID-19 cases took hold around the world, the pandemic catalyzed seismic shifts in the office environment. And it turns out some of those changes will impact the future of office space longer-term. A recent study by JLL reveals some intriguing new trends emerging during the…
This vs. that: Rooftop units vs. furnace/condenser systems
Comparing HVAC options? Here’s what you need to know HVAC systems can account for more than a third of the energy used by commercial buildings, making the selection of your HVAC unit essential to the bottom line for your business. Selecting between two common types of HVAC systems, rooftop units or an internal furnace/condenser system,…
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DBS Group to expand and renovate administrative building in Hayward, WI
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwa has contracted with DBS Group to expand and renovate its administrative building in Hayward, Wisconsin. The project consists of the design and construction of a 7,028-square-foot expansion to the existing facility, as well as approximately 4,533 square feet of major renovations at existing building areas. Construction is…