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Neighbors Oppose Self-Storage Project in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Despite opposition from neighbors, the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission in Lake Elsinore, Calif., continues to back plans for a self-storage facility bordered by mobile homes and a park. ...More
March 9, 2009
Posted in News, Development
Supplier Spotlight: eGad Design Group

Atlanta-based eGAD Design Group was founded by Bert Brown as an architectural and engineering firm specializing in the self-storage industry. Although only four years old, the firm will have completed more than 50 projects by the end of 2008. Brown’s career in ...More
November 27, 2008 Elaine Foxwell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Restoring Your Self-Storage Facility to its Former Glory

While most older self-storage facilities may still function well, they might not be maximizing their potential to effectively compete for market share. ...More
September 30, 2008 Jeffrey Supnick
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Management, Real Estate, Technology
Keeping Boat/RV Storage Construction Costs in Check

Improvements in materials and construction techniques can vastly enhance a new boat/RV storage facility or help make an existing one competitive. ...More
September 28, 2008 Ed Heil and Tarik Williams
Posted in Articles, Construction
Self-Storage Feasibility Boils Down to Site Quality, Market Dynamics and Financial Performance

Self-storage success depends on the outcome of a thorough feasibility study that covers site quality, market dynamics and financial performance. ...More
September 26, 2008 Benjamin Burkhart
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Building Self-Storage: Creating a Harmonious Design Team

Finding the best location and an experienced design team ensures your self-storage facility will be built harmoniously, from ground to roof. ...More
September 15, 2008 Donna May
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
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
Taking a Cue From the Past to Build the Future of Self-Storage

Construction and industry experience play key roles in the success of future self-storage buildings. ...More
September 7, 2008 L. Bruce McCardle
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance
Self-Storage Phasing: Save Time and Money

Phasing self-storage construction minimizes the initial investment and allows for unit-mix alterations. ...More
September 5, 2008 Dan Curtis
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Self-Storage Site Planning: What You Need to Know

Some significant changes in the development process have evolved adding complexity to the already challenging process. The emergence of city planning boards focused on architectural appeal has made it much harder and more expensive to find a site for construction. When ...More
September 1, 2008 Jamie Lindau
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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