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DBS Group to design-build new market in Millbank, SD
DBS Group has been selected as the design-builder for a new Berens Market in Millbank, SD. The project consists of a new, ground-up 30,000-square-foot grocery facility at 1612 Morningside Drive. Construction starts in April 2023, with a store opening planned in late 2023. DBS Group is providing store planning, design and construction services for this…
Fed rate hikes and commercial construction
Here’s what the Federal Reserve’s move means for commercial builds and renovations In December 2022, the Federal Reserve approved another rate hike of one-half of a percentage point. And while the Fed is signaling that the hikes may soon slow though as it’s premature to suspend increases, a key question remains for commercial building owners…
2023 trend report reveals most promising building opportunities
2023 trend report shows where and how to stay ahead of competitors While economic forecasters predict little overall growth in commercial construction in the year ahead, opportunities are still there for the investors, developers and property owners who want to continue building the future and position themselves to maximize ROI as remaining COVID clouds dissipate.…
The future of work points to the hybrid office
Survey of business decision-makers indicates permanent changes to the office world. Hallway conferences in passing. Water cooler chat. Busy work, hour after hour, at the desk. Office mates who bring in goodies to share in the breakroom. These are snapshots of office life circa 2019. When the global pandemic ground office life to a halt…
DBS Group converting County Market to new format
Niemann Foods has contracted with DBS Group to design and convert its County Market in Mattoon, Illinois, into a Niemann’s. Niemann’s is a new store format that NFI is preparing to roll out in its small-market stores. The project is well underway, with a large portion of the work already completed. It’s scheduled for completion…
DBS Group’s top 5 construction blog posts of 2022
Popularity of these construction blog posts shows what’s on people’s minds It’s an exciting time for commercial construction. With new technologies and innovative solutions emerging every day, there’s an endless array of topics to explore. That’s why we’ve put together a countdown of our top five blog posts from 2022, so you can see what…
DBS Group designing-building retail stores in Sauk City, WI
DBS Group was tapped this year to design and build Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus retail stores in Sauk City, WI. We’re renovating and resizing the Ace Hardware and building out the interior for the Pet Supplies Plus store. Both projects are on schedule for completion in January 2023.
5 ways design-build benefits developers in today’s environment
Not all general contractors for commercial construction are equal When searching for commercial building contractors in Rochester, La Crosse and the surrounding areas, you might think all commercial contractors are created equal. But in reality, the design and build project model offers benefits over the approach other general contractors of commercial construction take. And these…
Building affordable housing complexes that are affordable for developers
Building affordable housing that pencils out is possible; here’s how. The need for affordable housing in the 7 Rivers Region — and around the country — seems ever-present. In the United States, research shows there are only 29 affordable, suitable rental units for every 100 low-income households. But to build affordable housing that is also…
DBS Group expands field operations team
Amid continued growth, design-build construction company DBS Group has hired Jon Wheeler to join its field operations team. Wheeler, a 28-year veteran of the construction industry, has joined DBS Group as a foreman. He began his career as a laborer with a concrete company and worked through various positions to become a foreman. He has…