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Site Design and Layout

How Site Layout and Unit Mix Affect a Self-Storage Facility's Profit: Understanding and Managing These Critical Components

This article takes a look at how site layout and unit mix can affect the successful lease-up a new self-storage facility and, ultimately, an operator’s revenue stream. ...More
July 6, 2010 Mike Gillikin
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Top Five Mistakes Made by New Self-Storage Developers: Know What They Are So You Can Avoid Them

Before jumping into a new self-storage development project, review and understand these five potential mistakes other developers have made. ...More
July 2, 2010 Jamie Lindau
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Technology
Self-Storage Development Trends: Conversions and Multi-Story Building Lead the Way

Customer demand is propelling new self-storage development trends. Read about key trends in the industry including multi-story construction and self-storage conversions. ...More
June 28, 2010 Ben Burkhart
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Real Estate, Technology
American Buildings Co. Announces Employee Promotion, New Hire

American Buildings Co. (ABC) promoted Toby Anderson to division sales manager for the company’s southern division. He will be responsible for managing 11 district managers from South Carolina down to Florida, and from the East Coast to Texas. ...More
April 8, 2010
Posted in News, Construction
Development of Self-Storage Facility in LeRay, N.Y., Moves Forward

Plans for a new self-storage facility along Route 11 in LeRay, N.Y., received the green light Thursday to continue after objections were raised in October by a competing self-storage developer. ...More
January 8, 2010
Posted in News, Development, Real Estate
Seven Myths of Self-Storage Development and Operation

When it comes to developing and operating a self-storage center, there are a few myths that, if believed, may divert them from their investment goals. Steering clear of these seven myths will help self-storage developers and owners find more success. ...More
July 2, 2009 Kent Flake
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Management, Marketing, Technology
Now Is a Good Time to Build Self-Storage

Despite the recession, there are compelling reasons for those not in the self-storage industry to take the plunge now and for those already in the business to expand. Poor economic times can actually create advantages for the construction process, such as lower material and ...More
June 28, 2009 Terry Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Real Estate
Finding the Best Erector for a Self-Storage Project

Compomising on concrete or erection work when building a new self-storage facility could lead to bigger problems down the road. Finding a qualified erector who can guide the process smoothly is a critical component to a project's overall success. ...More
May 26, 2009 George Gray
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Getting the Most Out of a Self-Storage Feasibility Study

To be of the utmost value, a thorough self-storage feasibility study takes what has been learned about the site, market and competition, then develops it for specific market and operational strategies, proposed unit mix and amenities. ...More
March 21, 2009 Jeffrey Supnick
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Real Estate
Maximizing Profit With the Right Self-Storage Unit Mix

In maximizing the amount of rentable space, the most overlooked factor is the unit-mix layout. Since income is derived from renting storage space, it is fundamental to maximize rental areas. Learning a few basic rules about layout efficiency, can move self-storage owners ...More
March 12, 2009 Kent Flake
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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