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Instacart releases first “New Year, New Cart” 2021 grocery trends report
Look at 2020 grocery trends helps store owners meet consumers where they are Grocery delivery services like Instacart were on the front lines of shifts in consumer behavior in 2020, rendering the data from the year’s activity valuable for forecasting consumer needs and wants in 2021. For those in the grocery industry, this information can…
What’s ahead for senior living in the new year
Here’s the senior housing outlook for 2021 As we come to the end of an extraordinary year and look toward the future, we’re eyeing some notable shifts as we share this senior housing outlook. For investors and developers in the senior housing market, 2020 has been a particular challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold,…
Financing sources: commercial construction grants to support your next project
When it’s time to grow, it’s all about what you know When it’s time to build, securing financing is at the top of the to-do list, and taking advantage of commercial construction grants can help you lock in the resources you need for your next project. Even in these uncertain times, a number of grants…
Senior housing interior design trends for 2021
Several factors driving design in the coming year Wellness, meaningful experiences and convenience are high on the list of what seniors want to see in their senior living facilities, and these desires appear to be driving the future of senior housing interior design. As we look forward to 2021, we’re seeing lots of exciting innovation…
What’s ahead for commercial construction in the new year
Commercial construction outlook for 2021 As we head into the end of the year and the start of 2021, experts are eyeing the commercial construction sector, looking for indicators of what lies ahead. After almost a decade of robust commercial construction spending, analysts believe investors and developers could be hesitant to press forward at the…
Here’s what’s trending in industrial design colors for 2021
In the wake of an uncertain year, the right industrial design colors give us comfort As we plan for industrial design in 2021, colors will play a key role in creating spaces that answer our collective, pressing need for calm after the storm. Color forecasts for commercial spaces anticipate a movement toward trends that provide…
DBS Group Project Manager Earns ICC Certification
DBS Group Project Manager Steve Bieniek of Rochester, Minnesota, has earned certification as a National Standard Building Contractor from the International Code Council. ICC certification is proof to prospective clients that a builder is qualified for the project and has the expertise to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable buildings. Certification follows a rigorous exam based…
This vs. that: wood vs. steel framing in the age of COVID-19
As the global pandemic continues to impact nearly every industry, the world of commercial real estate is also feeling its effects. The implications are far-reaching, from supply chain disruption to spiking demand and volatile materials costs. When it comes to the question of whether to choose wood vs. steel framing for your next commercial construction…
How design-build boosts speed while keeping costs down
No matter what commercial construction project you are planning, design-build has benefits Whatever type of commercial construction project you have in mind, there is a single choice that can change everything about your construction experience — for the better. For many people, it’s an option that only recently appeared on their radar. But it’s fast…
DBS Group project manager earns national certification
Rochester resident and construction project manager Brian Sheehan of DBS Group has earned certification in the Design-Build Institute of America. Sheehan’s designation as a nationally certified Associate Design-Build Professional signifies his extensive education and experience in the nation’s fastest-growing commercial construction method. Design-build is where one entity, the design-builder, contracts with the project owner to…