Building Dimensions
Time lapse videos show Coulee Region and Rochester development
Our local landscape has changed a lot in the past 32 years, especially with communities north of La Crosse. But now, with Google’s new Timelapse tool, you can actually see it changing. Check it out!
2021 Video Retrospective: A Sampling of DBS Group Projects This Year
Looking back at some of the projects we completed in 2021, we clearly had a great year. That, of course, wouldn’t be possible without fantastic clients. To all of you who entrusted your projects to us, thank you. And to all, Happy New Year!
Combining mixed-use and multifamily housing can yield benefits
Developers can support regional needs for affordable housing with healthy ROI Mixed-use and affordable multifamily housing developments aren’t always pictured together, and developers may wonder about the financial viability of a project that combines mixed-use and multifamily housing. But increasingly, developers are realizing the benefits of such projects, including easing the affordable housing crisis in…
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.