Insights
2021 Video Retrospective: A Sampling of DBS Group Projects This Year
Looking back at some of the projects we completed in 2021, we clearly had a great year. That, of course, wouldn’t be possible without fantastic clients. To all of you who entrusted your projects to us, thank you. And to all, Happy New Year!
Interventional Orthopedic Solutions selects DBS Group for Rochester, MN, project
Interventional Orthopedic Solutions in Rochester, MN, has contracted with DBS Group to design and build out its interior space at 2560 2nd Street SW. The buildout incorporates office space, exam rooms, a laboratory, nursing support space, procedure rooms and a recovery area to serve providers and patients. Design is complete, and construction is scheduled to…
Combining mixed-use and multifamily housing can yield benefits
Developers can support regional needs for affordable housing with healthy ROI Mixed-use and affordable multifamily housing developments aren’t always pictured together, and developers may wonder about the financial viability of a project that combines mixed-use and multifamily housing. But increasingly, developers are realizing the benefits of such projects, including easing the affordable housing crisis in…
DBS Group adds new project manager to team
DBS Group has hired a new project manager. Kevin Barnes joined the design-build construction company in December, bringing more than 35 years of experience to the post. As a project manager, Barnes will coordinate and lead various commercial design and construction projects, including vendor contracting, overall schedule management, project financial management and owner advocacy. Barnes…
Well-being is driving office design
Design and build allows developers to pivot to emerging needs The working world has faced numerous unforeseen challenges over the past two years, and commercial office design is shifting to meet the changing needs of today’s business world: notably, the well-being of those who use the space. Compared with the traditional commercial general contractor approach,…
New report says tech amenities drive senior housing occupancy
Value of technology becomes clearer during pandemic Occupancy levels are increasingly tied to tech amenities when it comes to senior housing. That’s according to a new Insights Report from more than 40 senior living communities across the U.S. The report found that 83% of respondents report technology amenities actually improve occupancy. More, the study showed…
How much does it cost to build a commercial building?
Knowing what construction of a commercial building will cost can seem like an impossible, even overwhelming calculation.
Camping World signs with DBS Group for another new project
DBS Group will design and build a new 35,000-square-foot Camping World Sales & Service facility. Located in Oshkosh, Wis., the facility will support Camping World’s continuing market share growth in RV sales, leasing and service, as well as retail sales for RV and camping items. Design is complete. Construction is scheduled to begin in early-May…
This versus that: stick frame vs panelized construction
Comparing and contrasting these building options When planning your next commercial construction project in the Upper Midwest, you may wonder which is best: stick frame or panelized construction. Both of these options have their benefits and drawbacks, so let’s compare them side by side to get a clear picture of which might be the right…
Rising inflation affects commercial real estate
How rising prices could benefit the commercial real estate sector Rising inflation continues to be a topic of conversation as indicators show prices are climbing faster than they have in years. Inflation increased to 5% between May 2020 and May 2021, and the U.S. Labor Department reports that was the most significant jump since 2008.…