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Factors Driving 2025 Commercial Construction Trends
Commercial construction trends reflect current events, broader society Influenced by lessons of the past five years, resilience and adaptability are major themes for developments in the year ahead. As market conditions evolve, new trends are emerging that reflect shifts in priorities for developers, owners, tenants, and consumers alike. These factors shape how commercial spaces will…
Most Promising Real Estate Development / Building Opportunities in 2025
2025 real estate development prospects The real estate market is always evolving, and as we get into 2025, some sectors are poised for growth while others may be facing barriers. The latest outlook from the Urban Land Institute and PwC highlights key shifts in development prospects across commercial and multifamily real estate, offering investors and…
2025 Senior Housing Trends: The Age of Opportunity
Senior housing trends to watch One of the most notable senior housing trends centers around demand, and it is about to skyrocket. Driven by surging demand from an aging population and recovering market fundamentals, NIC MAP Vision pegs the sector’s growth rate at 4%. Additionally, occupancy rates are projected to reach 88% by the end…
Haymakers hires DBS Group to design-build new store
Haymakers has hired DBS Group to design and construct a new convenience store in Mahomet, IL. The ground-up 5,820-square-foot store will also include gas and diesel fuel canopies. Design is complete, and construction will begin in early April 2025. The store is scheduled for substantial completion in early November 2025.
How to boost revenue for vacant office space
With notes coming due and continuing vacancies, creativity is key to boosting revenue. If you’re like many office owner/developers, the global COVID disruption has had lingering effects on office property performance, primarily in the form of lagging occupancy. Even with pandemic mitigation efforts largely in the rearview mirror, office vacancies continue to pose challenges for…
Minnesota Budget Proposal Raises Concerns Among Senior Care Advocates
Proposal could have implications for long-term care providers Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal is raising concern among senior care providers and advocates. Proponents say the budget proposal announced late last week aims to close tax loopholes, cut sales taxes and curb spending growth on the biggest drivers of escalating costs. But senior care and…
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin partner with DBS Group
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have partnered with DBS Group to design and build a new, ground-up 1,080sf bath house, laundromat and office/reception facility at the Eagle’s Landing Campground in Danbury, WI. Construction began in December 2024 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2025.
DBS Group renovating Camping World in Eau Claire
DBS Group has been hired to design and build interior renovations at the existing Camping World in Eau Claire, WI. Construction began in December 2024 for completion in late-February 2025.
DBS Group hired to design-build Moxie’s expansion
DBS Group has been selected to design and build a 1,500sf expansion to Moxie’s Pub & Tiki Bar on the Black River in La Crosse, WI. Design and permitting is complete, construction is scheduled to start early-December and construction completion is scheduled for spring 2025.
DBS Group’s Top Development and Construction Blogs of 2024
2024 development and construction blogs reveal what’s been on the minds of commercial developers and business owners As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear this year brought unique challenges and opportunities for the commercial construction and real estate development sectors. DBS Group’s top blogs of the year provide a snapshot of what has been…