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Black Friday Shopping for Self-Storage Operators: Get Your 2012 ISS Factbook and Membership

Skip the crowds at the mall this year and take advantage of these two ISS offerings. They'll help you kick off a prosperous 2012 for your self-storage facility. ...More
November 23, 2011
Posted in Blog, Construction, Development, Finance, Legal Issues, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Self-Storage Talk Member Asks What You Would You Do Differently in Building Process

In terms of planning, designing and building self-storage facilities, everyone can learn from mistakes—their own or someone else's. It's this thinking that inspired Self-Storage Talk member Steve Hajewski to ask the question, "What would you do differently?" ...More
August 22, 2011
Posted in Blog, Construction, Development
Self-Storage Development in Canada: Codes, Misconceptions and Climate Present Challenges

Investors looking to build a new self-storage facility in Canada face many obstacles, including meeting code requirements. Each province has its own codes, which are subject to the interpretation of local inspectors. So even under the same code, what may pass in one area ...More
August 2, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Multi-Story Storage: Building 'Up' Allows a Washington Developer to Maximize Land and Highlight Upscale Elements

When the Gilroy family set out to build their third self-storage facility in Washington, a residential design in multiple stories coupled with high-end features allowed them to make the most of a smaller building footprint. The developers faced restrictive site conditions ...More
July 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Developer Submits Plans for Oval-Shaped Self-Storage Facility in Connecticut

A self-storage developer in Agway, Conn., has submitted plans to the city’s planning office for a 74-unit oval-shaped self-storage facility. ...More
July 25, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development
Designing Self-Storage Projects: Reasons to Hire an Architect

One of the most common things architects hear from self-storage property owners is, “Architects are too expensive. Why do I need to hire one?” However, there are actually a number of very good reasons to use an architect for the design of self-storage project. ...More
June 19, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
City Planners Continue to Debate Proposed Self-Storage Development in Vista, NY

City planners in Vista, N.Y., continued the debate in April regarding a proposed self-storage development. ...More
May 4, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Legal Issues, Real Estate
Inside Self-Storage World Expo’s Premium Package Offers the Best Attendee Value

Industry professionals planning to attend the Inside Self-Storage World Expo, March 14-16, in Las Vegas, can save big on the show’s education offerings by purchasing the Premium Package, which includes access to 36 seminars as well as a choice of two specialty workshops. ...More
December 17, 2010
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate
Chester Heights Self Storage, Neighbors Reach Agreement on Location of Trees

The developer for Chester Heights Self Storage reached an agreement with homeowners who demanded trees be planted as a buffer between their homes and the facility in Pennyslvania. ...More
September 23, 2010
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Legal Issues, Real Estate
Turning Development Obstacles Into Opportunities: A Case Study of Ranson Self-Storage

When the Arcland Group set out in late 2008 to develop a new self-storage facility on a parcel of land in Ranson, W.V., the deck was stacked against them. Learn how the architectural firm and builder used the site layout challenges to create a unique and successful ...More
August 31, 2010
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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