Mako Steel Inc., which designs, supplies and installs steel buildings for the self-storage industry, will present educational seminars and exhibit its products and services at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in New Orleans, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The company has also created two special offers for self-storage owners and developers, available only at the expo.

On Sept. 30, 10 a.m. PT, Mako President Caesar Wright and Vice President of Eastern-Division Operations Bruce McCardle will present a seminar titled, Assembling a Design and Construction Team: Ensuring the Best Self-Storage Project You Can Build. Theyll teach attendees how to take charge of the construction process including how to negotiate the contract and control costs. Theyll also provide guidelines for choosing the best professionals, and suggest tools to help maximize the time and effort invested in a new project.

On Oct. 1, Wright will present a roundtable discussion addressing the construction and development of boat/RV-storage facilities.

ISS Expo attendees can take advantage of two special offers by visiting the Mako Steel booth, No. 526. Any attendee who drops off a business card at the booth will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards. The drawings will be held at the end of exhibit hours on Sept. 29 and 30. Self-storage developers who visit the booth can receive a free site layout or no-cost engineering.

The ISS Expo will take place at the New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal St. It will comprise three comprehensive tracks of educational seminars, several networking opportunities, product and service exhibits, and add-on intensive workshops. Show information can be found at www.insideselfstorageworldexpo.com.