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DBS Group Hires Jake Siem and Josh Mentzel
As DBS Group continues growing, it has hired Jake Siem as a project superintendent and Josh Mentzel as a project engineer. Both Siem and Mentzel joined the team last month. Siem is a 20-year veteran of the construction industry. He started his career as a carpenter apprentice in the field and then worked his way…
From office space to residential oasis
Here are the characteristics that can make or break residential conversions As the needs of the working world continue to evolve, owner-developers are looking for ways to build the future of their businesses while ensuring agility in their commercial construction. As the world’s workforce continues to leverage a flexible, remote model, the potential for residential…
Value engineering and lifecycle cost analysis
Pro tip: value engineering is about more than stripping costs In this economy, getting value out of your commercial construction is more important than ever. Scratch that; it’s important to get value in every economy. So no matter what the economic crystal ball indicates, when it’s time to embark on a new build, the value…
Forging ahead amid inflation, high interest rates
How CRE developers keep projects moving despite inflation and interest rates If today’s economic climate has you feeling cautious, you’re certainly not alone. Between higher interest rates and lingering inflation, commercial real estate developers are facing some very real challenges and searching for practical solutions to keep their commercial real estate ventures moving forward. Look…
Color trends in senior housing design
In 2023, senior living design trends, the 70s are back Bell-bottomed pants. Tie-die. Feathered hair. And hot pants. Those who came of age in the 70s had opportunities to embrace trends with impact. And in 2023, design trends in senior housing are inspired in part by the spirit and fashion of this distinctive time period…
DBS Group to build new Harvest Market in Carmel, IN
Niemann Foods has hired DBS Group to design and convert a former Marsh Supermarket into a 73,000-square-foot Harvest Market grocery store in Carmel, IN. Construction begins in mid-July and is scheduled for completion in late spring 2024.
What is “progressive design-build?”
Understanding your options is key to every project The design-build model of construction has gained significant traction in recent history over traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction models — and for many good reasons. Yet some considering hiring commercial construction general contractors for their next commercial build may not understand the project delivery nuances available, which can…
DBS Group expands team with more new hires
Design-build construction firm DBS Group has hired Isaac Klinke as a project estimator and Colton Fox as a carpenter. The new hires reflect the company’s steady growth and need for experienced professionals to meet increasing demand. Klinke brings several years of experience in commercial construction project estimating and project management and has a bachelor’s degree…
This vs. that: faux brick vs. real brick
Here are the factors to consider when choosing faux versus the real deal. Brick has a unique, timeless appeal, a look that many opt to include in their design-build projects. Developers who want to harness that appeal for their commercial construction projects have options when it comes to creating the brick look, including choices that…
DBS Group completes renovations to casino and country store (Before & After)
Lac Courte Orielles selected DBS Group as the design-build firm to renovate its Grindstone Casino & Country Store in Hayward, WI. The project included a complete renovation of the interior casino areas, interior grocery areas and exterior facade. DBS Group provided store planning, design, and construction services for the project.