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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…
From concept to completion: DBS Group services
With DBS Group, you get so much more Most entities don’t undertake commercial building projects every day. But DBS Group does. We’ve been through every (detailed) step of the way — from having an idea to cutting the ribbon on the finished project — countless times. And we can manage every aspect of your project…
DBS tapped to expand Fourwinds stores
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have selected DBS Group to expand the Fourwinds Market grocery store and Fourwinds Express convenience store DBS built for them in Siren, WI, in 2016. The project includes a 1,500-square-foot expansion to the Fourwinds Market and a 400-square-foot expansion to Fourwinds Express, primarily to add walk-in freezer and backroom…
Environmental design increases safety
Commercial construction’s secret safety weapon Landscaping. Lighting. Flooring and pavement. Colors. Upon entering a commercial building, you might make note of one or two of these, or you might, like some people, give them little attention at all, noticing only how a building makes you feel. But environmental design can do much more for your…
St. Croix Tribal Environmental and Natural Resources Department chooses DBS Group
St. Croix Tribal Environmental and Natural Resources Department has chosen DBS Group for two projects in Hertel, WI. DBS Group will design and build a new 4,800-square-foot office building and a 6,000-square-foot storage and wash bay facility. Design is underway, and construction is slated to begin in June. Both facilities are scheduled for substantial completion…
Multifamily and senior housing design-build trends for 2023
Follow these multifamily and senior housing design-build trends to increase occupancy Demand for multifamily units remains high While Dodge Data expects multifamily starts to decrease 9% from 796,000 last year to 723,000 units in 2023, vacancy rates were at a five-year low at the end of last year, and demand remains high. The economy is…
New guide details every step of commercial construction process
With DBS Group, you get so much more Most entities don’t undertake commercial construction projects every day. But DBS Group does. We’ve been through every (detailed) step of the way — from having an idea to cutting the ribbon on the finished project — countless times. And we can manage every aspect of your project…
Retail design-build trends shifting in 2023
Retail construction expected to grow in 2023 Experts predict greatest opportunities in brick-and-mortar locations A year ago, the retail sector was rebounding nicely from pandemic lows. In fact, retail construction starts hit $19.4 billion in 2022, a 31% increase over 2021, according to Construction Dive. Despite the doubt, PwC anticipates an uptick in retail investment…