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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.
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,…