Office design trends evolve over time, we're always reflecting on the changes in the work culture, technology, and aesthetics. In 2023, we’ve seen several newdesign trends and inspirations in office spaces. Here are some ideas to consider moving through the rest of the year, if you're still looking for a re-vamp: Flexible and Hybrid Work Due to the pandemic, we were noticing an influx of hybrid …Read More
DBaC solely works in commercial construction. However, we also manage residential work through Peninsula Custom Home Builders. Residential and commercial construction are two distinct categories within the construction industry, and they differ in various ways, including their purpose, design of the buildings, regulations, and materials used. Here are some key differences between residential and c…Read More
Building a good reputation in the construction industry is essential for long-term success. A strong reputation can lead to more clients, repeat business, and referrals. At DBaC, we pride ourselves on the fact that over 85% of our business is through long-term returning customers. Here are steps you can take to build and maintain a positive reputation in the construction industry: Deliver Q…Read More
The year is 2022: the cellular networks are expanding their 5G capabilities, Mark Zuckerberg is creating the 'Metaverse', and business to business relationships are almost completely remote in most parts of the country. What does that mean for the construction industry? Construction has lagged behind the rest of the world with the adoption of technology but we are rapidly approaching a 'tipping p…Read More
The old saying goes, "Practice Makes Perfect." And in so many cases that is true. Practicing something new or trying different techniques usually requires some time to learn how to do it. So how does it work for Firemen, who regularly go into dangerous and different situations without the ability to practice what they are required to do? What I mean is, how do Firefighters practice kicking down do…Read More
October 31st is a day known by all as Halloween, but for us at DBaC it is also marks our 30th anniversary this year! Our owner and president, John M. Curci, started DBaC in October of 1991, at just 26 years old. He would spend the early years driving from Newport Beach out to Palm Desert every day to supervise his own jobs, and constantly making connections in the commercial real estate world clos…Read More
2021 has been one of the most volatile years in history. While it seems that the pandemic is now in our rear-view mirror, we will continue feeling the effects for years to come. Whether it be Bitcoin, houses, or plywood, we are seeing unprecedented price swings over such a short period of time. And not to mention the rollout of the various Covid-19 vaccines, we in Southern California have seen t…Read More
Hello Everyone! We hope you had a fun and safe end to your summer, lucky for us Orange County people, staying outside is quite easy. With warm weather still around, the beaches are still crowded and restaurants/patrons alike are taking advantage of the expanded outdoor dining options. If you ask me, it almost feels like we are in Europe, just with a lot more face masks. This month, we would like t…Read More
Depending on your particular set of circumstances, you may be spending a lot less time at your Newport Beach office these days — or a lot more. Having an office kitchen is pretty much a no-brainer in American corporate culture, but how does yours stack up? Does your kitchen office design have everything your employees want, or need? Is it stocked helpfully and thoughtfully, or is it just a deser…Read More
COVID-19 is here to stay, it seems; actually, if you read the science blogs, it’s been among us for millennia. Its leap from animals to humans is, of course, what brought it among us in a way that makes all the difference in its impact. Since it is here to stay among humans, however, it’s essential that we learn to live and work with it and around it, and with respect to the way we are affecte…Read More
