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Senior housing construction design for the staffing crisis
Addressing the workforce shortage in the senior living industry by design With the approaching swell of retirement-age Americans and the corresponding need for abundant senior housing, the industry is bracing for a staffing crisis. And that’s saying a lot since the senior housing sector is already having difficulty hiring and retaining qualified staff for current…
12 Reasons to Choose Design-Build (Infographic)
This infographic features results from a new Design-Build Institute of America study showing why more people are choosing design-build.
Hope Stay Assisted Living selects DBS Group again
Hope Stay Assisted Living has chosen DBS Group to design and build its Phase 2 expansion. DBS Group designed and built the initial facility in 2021. For Phase 2, DBS Group will more than double the size of the original facility, adding 17,000 square feet. The expansion will incorporate 34 resident living units, more common…
Independent senior housing design for aging in place
These tips ensure a safe and accessible environment for seniors A silver surge is coming to the senior housing market, from La Crosse, WI, to Rochester, MN, and far beyond. And many Wisconsin and Minnesota seniors who are contemplating their next move are hoping it will be built to last them, providing a secure home…
Synergistic property development rewards developers and communities
Developing mutually beneficial entities is a win-win When it comes to developing large tracts of land, developers are finding and capitalizing on synergies. More than just a corporate buzzword, synergies in land development can lead to a golden trifecta of more favorable profit margins, lower vacancy rates and better tenant retention. In short, strategically selecting…
LCO taps DBS Group for new design-build project
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe has selected DBS Group to design and build a Reserve Aging & Disabilities Center (also known as the Elder Center) in Hayward, Wisconsin. The new, ground-up, 7,200-square-foot facility will incorporate a full commercial kitchen and dining area, along with multi-purpose, physical therapy and office support areas and garage space for…
DBS Group breaks ground for new Onalaska headquarters
Onalaska, Wisconsin, based DBS Group broke ground this morning for new company headquarters at 200 French Road in Onalaska. The design-build construction company has grown rapidly since it was founded 2015, expanding to 36 team members and a Rochester, Minnesota, location. The new 6,300-square-foot office building in Onalaska will house a mix of private offices,…
Commercial design color trends for 2023
In 2023, a warm color palette is on-trend It’s been a wild ride for those who own and develop commercial real estate, as well as for tenants and consumers. The uncertainty of the economy, the shortage of workers, interest rate increases and the myriad challenges of procuring building supplies — from inflation to shortages —…
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa selects DBS Group for new project
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has selected DBS Group for land improvements near HWY K and HWY B in Hayward to serve existing and future developments. The project consists of the design and construction of 24,205 linear feet (over 4.5 miles) of municipal water infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring…
Housing for active seniors segment draws interest from investors
Here’s why owners, developers should keep active adult living in mind By 2050, the United States will have more than 85 million seniors in its ranks, and the vast majority of them will be in the active adult segment of the population. So while much of the senior housing market focuses on lower-income residents and…