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Color trends in senior housing design

In 2023, senior living design trends, the 70s are back Bell-bottomed pants. Tie-die. Feathered hair. And hot pants. Those who came of age in the 70s had opportunities to embrace trends with impact. And in 2023, design trends in senior housing are inspired in part by the spirit and fashion of this distinctive time period…

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DBS Group to build new Harvest Market in Carmel, IN

Niemann Foods has hired DBS Group to design and convert a former Marsh Supermarket into a 73,000-square-foot Harvest Market grocery store in Carmel, IN. Construction begins in mid-July and is scheduled for completion in late spring 2024.

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What is “progressive design-build?”

Understanding your options is key to every project The design-build model of construction has gained significant traction in recent history over traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction models — and for many good reasons. Yet some considering hiring commercial construction general contractors for their next commercial build may not understand the project delivery nuances available, which can…

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DBS Group expands team with more new hires

Design-build construction firm DBS Group has hired Isaac Klinke as a project estimator and Colton Fox as a carpenter. The new hires reflect the company’s steady growth and need for experienced professionals to meet increasing demand. Klinke brings several years of experience in commercial construction project estimating and project management and has a bachelor’s degree…

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This vs. that: faux brick vs. real brick

Here are the factors to consider when choosing faux versus the real deal. Brick has a unique, timeless appeal, a look that many opt to include in their design-build projects. Developers who want to harness that appeal for their commercial construction projects have options when it comes to creating the brick look, including choices that…

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DBS Group completes renovations to casino and country store (Before & After)

Lac Courte Orielles selected DBS Group as the design-build firm to renovate its Grindstone Casino & Country Store in Hayward, WI. The project included a complete renovation of the interior casino areas, interior grocery areas and exterior facade. DBS Group provided store planning, design, and construction services for the project.

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Senior housing construction design for the staffing crisis

Addressing the workforce shortage in the senior living industry by design With the approaching swell of retirement-age Americans and the corresponding need for abundant senior housing, the industry is bracing for a staffing crisis. And that’s saying a lot since the senior housing sector is already having difficulty hiring and retaining qualified staff for current…

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12 Reasons to Choose Design-Build (Infographic)

This infographic features results from a new Design-Build Institute of America study showing why more people are choosing design-build.

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Hope Stay Assisted Living selects DBS Group again

Hope Stay Assisted Living has chosen DBS Group to design and build its Phase 2 expansion. DBS Group designed and built the initial facility in 2021. For Phase 2, DBS Group will more than double the size of the original facility, adding 17,000 square feet. The expansion will incorporate 34 resident living units, more common…

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Independent senior housing design for aging in place

These tips ensure a safe and accessible environment for seniors A silver surge is coming to the senior housing market, from La Crosse, WI, to Rochester, MN, and far beyond. And many Wisconsin and Minnesota seniors who are contemplating their next move are hoping it will be built to last them, providing a secure home…

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