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Interest rates and the commercial construction need gap
While some developers are pressing pause on projects, the need presses on When interest rates push upwards, it’s natural for developers to consider pressing pause on the projects in their pipeline, hoping to wait it out until rates ease up. As a design and build firm, we’ve watched this trend as interest rates have climbed…
Election year influence on commercial construction
Here’s what business owners and developers can expect Commercial real estate developers, as well as business leaders, are no doubt anticipating the upcoming election year with mixed feelings. As U.S. history continues a periodically volatile trend, it stands to reason that those on the front lines of business and industry are watching for indicators of…
Top 5 Blogs of 2023 Reflect the Times
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the topics and trends that captivated the minds of our readers. At DBS Group, we’ve always strived to bring you content that’s not only informative but also resonates with your interests and concerns. This year was no exception. Let’s stroll down memory lane and…
DBS Group cuts ribbon on new Onalaska office
Reflecting its rapid growth in the past eight years, DBS Group cut the ribbon on its new Wisconsin headquarters on Dec. 15 The new office building, located at 200 French Road in Onalaska, provides increased space to house the company’s growing design-build construction staff. The new 6,300-square-foot office facility features a mix of private offices,…
Universal design in senior housing
Inclusive design ensures accessibility in your senior living community To remain competitive in the marketplace, the design of the senior living community you plan to build must consider universal design. It’s an issue that can get lost in the many aspects of senior housing that an owner/developer and commercial construction general contractor must think about…
Festival Foods contracts with DBS Group for Hudson WI store
Festival Foods has contracted with DBS Group for the construction of a new, ground-up 64,390-square-foot grocery store on Crest View Drive in Hudson, WI. Design is complete, and site preparation is underway. Building construction begins this spring, with a grand opening scheduled for fall 2024.
DBS Group continues to grow design-build team
DBS Group has hired four professionals to its design-build team in La Crosse, Wis., and Rochester, Minn. The new team members include Alex McGuire as a project engineer, Cristy Vandeberg as a project superintendent, Chris Kaufman as an assistant project superintendent, and Shawn Meyer as Revit modeler/design draftsperson. McGuire is a graduate of Minnesota State…
Rochester Area Foundation partners with DBS Group for Giving Tuesday match
Match of more than $10,000 invites community to double their impact this Giving Tuesday In a boost to local philanthropy, the Rochester Area Foundation today announced a partnership with local design-build construction company DBS Group to double the impact of gifts to several of its fiscal sponsorship partners on Giving Tuesday. “DBS Group has pledged…
DBS Group partners to launch School Pantry Stock-Up
School Pantry Stock-Up aims to feed kids in need during winter break While many young schoolchildren are counting the days until the holiday break that comes with the year’s end, many others know it will mean a week of hunger. Without school meals, some schoolchildren could go days without anything substantial or nutritious to eat.…
Toad’s Cove begins rebuilding after May fire
When a fire last May destroyed Toad’s Cove convenience store in the Centerville community in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, owners Andy and Tracy Todd pledged to rebuild with hopes of reopening within a year. On Nov. 6, 2023, they took a tangible step toward realizing that pledge, breaking ground for the rebuild of the Toad’s Cove convenience…