Building Dimensions
Well-being is driving office design
Design and build allows developers to pivot to emerging needs The working world has faced numerous unforeseen challenges over the past two years, and commercial office design is shifting to meet the changing needs of today’s business world: notably, the well-being of those who use the space. Compared with the traditional commercial general contractor approach,…
New report says tech amenities drive senior housing occupancy
Value of technology becomes clearer during pandemic Occupancy levels are increasingly tied to tech amenities when it comes to senior housing. 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…
How much does it cost to build a commercial building?
Knowing what construction of a commercial building will cost can seem like an impossible, even overwhelming calculation.
This versus that: stick frame vs panelized construction
Comparing and contrasting these building options When planning your next commercial construction project in the Upper Midwest, you may wonder which is best: stick frame or panelized construction. Both of these options have their benefits and drawbacks, so let’s compare them side by side to get a clear picture of which might be the right…
Rising inflation affects commercial real estate
How rising prices could benefit the commercial real estate sector Rising inflation continues to be a topic of conversation as indicators show prices are climbing faster than they have in years. Inflation increased to 5% between May 2020 and May 2021, and the U.S. Labor Department reports that was the most significant jump since 2008.…
Recent seniors housing outlook report assesses industry and investor perspective
Pandemic and associated impacts continue to affect industry A recent report from JLL outlines the state of senior housing and the emerging trends in the industry. The annual Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey and Trends Outlook from JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.) provides a picture of an industry in a state of change,…
Bone-chilling Haunting Tales…They’re Not Just For Residences
As the air chills our bones and trees begin to look like stark skeletons, we are constantly reminded of the spooky delights of Halloween in the ghostly tales the season seems to whisper to us.
Market trends show design-build is growing
DBIA study offers insights into trends nationally and in the Midwest Recent research by the Design-Build Institute of America in partnership with FMI offers essential insights into today’s design-build market at the national level as well as in the Midwest, showing design-build is growing. The 2021 study examines industry growth, trends and drivers, and included…
Financing options for senior housing development
Whether purchasing, constructing or refinancing, explore these options Securing financing is a primary step when looking to invest in senior housing development, whether purchasing, constructing or refinancing. Thankfully, there are many options available to those seeking solutions. Funding for building, buying or remodeling senior living facilities Securing funding for your next senior living project starts…
Does your contractor do that?
At DBS Group, we start working long before the other guys Maybe you can’t judge a book by its cover, or a person by their looks (although anyone rocking a mullet these days may get a double-take). But it turns out you CAN judge a contractor by their preconstruction services. Simply put, DBS Group takes…