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Senior housing as an extension of your care team

Smart design makes it happen; design-build can help When designing your next senior living community or senior housing facility in Rochester, MN; La Crosse, WI; or the Upper Midwest, thinking of your commercial build as an extension of your care team can make all the difference. Pivoting to this point of view enables you to…

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Construction Lead Times: Thinking of building in 2024 and 2025? Now’s the time to start planning.

Construction lead times are lengthier than you might think. If you’re a developer thinking of breaking ground in the next 18 months, the time to get started is today. Though it may not be convenient for those considering a commercial build a year and a half from now, the market realities are making it necessary…

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Aging in place: Now a consideration for all demographics

This multifamily housing strategy is now more inclusive The term “aging in place” is frequently used to describe the ability of seniors to stay in their homes as they grow older. But these days, multifamily housing developers are looking at the phrase in broader terms and changing their approach to construction. How aging in place…

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Senior Housing Preferences: To know the future of senior living, ask the baby boomers

Recent survey details the demographic’s preferences As any developer knows, it’s essential to understand the market you’re trying to attract with your commercial construction project — whether in La Crosse, WI, Rochester, MN, or beyond. For owner/developers of the future of senior living communities in the region, that means consulting the baby boomer generation’s needs,…

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Multifamily housing: What renters really want

Owner/developers can remain competitive by delighting renters with these features To attract and retain renters in 2023 and 2024 in Wisconsin and Minnesota, it’s more important than ever to focus on providing the features and amenities that tenants really want. For owners/developers of multifamily housing in Onalaska and La Crosse, WI or Rochester, MN, it’s…

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DBS Group designing-building new Caribou Coffee

DBS Group has been selected as the design-builder for the Caribou Coffee buildout in Holmen, WI. The new store will be located within the Festival Foods at 123 Hale Drive. The buildout includes a Caribou Coffee kiosk, seating area and drive-thru. Construction is underway, and an opening is planned for November 2023.

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Ellie Family Services selects DBS Group for Rochester, MN, project

Ellie Family Services in Rochester, MN, has chosen DBS Group to expand its space at 3425 40th Ave. We’ll serve as design-builder as they add office space to serve their clients in the Rochester area. Construction is scheduled for completion in late October.

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The art of color forecasting

How experts predict color trends for commercial construction and other industries Color plays a pivotal role in many modern industries, from textiles, fashion and marketing to senior living, health care and retail interiors, and even the exterior of commercial construction and residential properties. From time to time, we look at the colors of the moment,…

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DBS Group to build new housing authority office

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has hired DBS Group to design and build a new, ground-up 5,400sf office building for the St. Croix Chippewa Housing Authority. Construction will begin in November and is scheduled for completion this fall.

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DBS Group to design-build community center expansion

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has  contracted with DBS Group to design and build a 2,400sf expansion to the St. Croix Danbury Community Center. Construction will begin late this fall and is scheduled for completion in spring 2024.

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