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Buster Owens

Green Building in Self-Storage: Not a Fad. Not a Trend. The Future.

Self-storage builders and developers are looking at alternative construction methods to create more energy-efficient structures while minimizing the environmental impact. ...More
July 20, 2009 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction
Rabco President Owens Receives LEED Professional Accreditation

Emmett “Buster” Owens III, president of The Rabco Corp., has received a LEED Professional Accreditation through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), an entity supported by the U.S. Green Building Council. ...More
April 6, 2009
Posted in News, Construction
The State of Self-Storage: Industry Report 2009

While the self-storage industry has always been touted as recession-proof or, at the very least, recession-resistant, it was put to the test in 2008. New construction and self-storage real estate slowed, but occupancy levels for most facilities remained solid. ...More
February 1, 2009 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Finance, Real Estate
Supplier Spotlight: The Rabco Corp.

Nearly a year ago, The Rabco Corp. celebrated its 20th anniversary. Not only was it a time for reflection, but also a chance to look forward to the next 20 years. With rising material costs and an increase in competition, Rabco stands above the crowd with years of ...More
October 14, 2008 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Technology
Alternative Building Methods for Self-Storage

To remain competitive, self-storage developers are looking at non-traditional construction methods and products, including hybrid buildings, wood framing, concrete tilt-walls and design through value-engineering. ...More
September 9, 2008 Elaine Foxwell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Hybrid Self-Storage Buildings

The Rabco Corp. recently debuted a new line of hybrid single-story buildings for the self-storage industry. ...More
July 28, 2008
Posted in News, Construction
To Offset Rising Steel Prices, Rabco Offers Hybrid Self-Storage Buildings

To offset rising steel prices, The Rabco Corp. will offer a new line of hybrid, single-story self-storage buildings that use wood framing and partition members on the interior instead of the traditional all-metal construction. ...More
May 29, 2008
Posted in News, Construction

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