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Retail and grocery trends for 2022
Pandemic proves to be big influencer in retail and grocery trends In 2021, Verizon, with global research company Morning Consult, combined its network data and a survey of 3,000 Americans to study how people adjusted to life one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that almost two in three Americans shopped mostly in person…
Construction technology: shaping the future of building
The future of construction may be built by these innovations Innovation has always played an essential role in construction. These days, innovative construction technology is shaping the future of the building industry, improving everything from efficiencies and productivity to safety and more. Even amid the pandemic when much of the world came to a pause,…
Senior housing design-build trends: a market on the verge of substantial growth
As senior population grows, so does need for housing As the senior population grows, so do opportunities in the senior housing sector in 2022. Short-term, it’s a market that remains on the verge of growth, making now an excellent time to enter the market — just in time to capitalize on a supply shortage taking…
DBS Group to build new multi-tenant structure in Onalaska, WI
After selecting DBS Group to prepare the infrastructure for a new project in Onalaska, Venture Pass Partners LLC has chosen DBS Group to design and build a new multi-tenant structure on the same site. The 6,600-square-foot, three-tenant facility will be located at the intersection of Highway 16 and South Kinney Coulee Road. Construction is scheduled…
Creating inclusive workspaces
Designing for inclusivity requires looking at the build from varying perspectives In today’s hiring environment and rapidly-changing world, as organizations realize the benefits of diverse workforces and as company needs shift, many organizations are looking for ways to create more inclusive workspaces. This approach allows companies to design and build in a way that attracts…
DBS Group to convert Green Bay facility into new Camping World location
Camping World has contracted with DBS Group to convert a former Gander Outdoors facility into a Camping World Sales & Service center in Green Bay, WI. DBS Group designed and will begin renovations in early March. The new Camping World will incorporate 14 service bays and an indoor RV sales and showroom area, along with…
Design and construction trends for multifamily units in 2022
Multifamily housing a strong investment in 2022 and beyond The multifamily sector continues to represent substantial opportunity heading into 2022. The primary reasons are the affordability of single-family homes for middle-income families and the lack of inventory, particularly as more people move from urban to suburban areas. Housing experts expect affordability and availability challenges will…
Greenfield Addition taps DBS Group for another multifamily housing project
P4K Properties has contracted with DBS Group to design-build two more multifamily housing structures at the Greenfield Addition in West Salem, WI. Under the contract, DBS Group will design and construct two 8-plex townhomes for a total of 16 units. Each unit comprises 1,320 square feet and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car…
Senior housing conversions: financing for adaptive reuse
A closer look at financing for adaptive reuse Vacant commercial buildings are like an aging pop star icon: you never know what they’ll look like in their next incarnation. But, unlike some performers who never seem to age, commercial spaces are increasingly being remade in their golden years into something that appeals to older generations:…
Industrial and manufacturing construction trends for 2022
Industrial and manufacturing construction predicted to grow Economists and industry experts predict manufacturing construction will grow 6% in 2022. The reason? As e-commerce continues to grow, so will the need for production facilities and, even more so, warehouses — not just to manage order fulfillment but also to accommodate more inventory as suppliers brace against…