As part of its educational program, Trachte Building Systems has partnered with Inside Self-Storage to provide a complete line-up of free online seminars. These webinars focus on industry-relevant trends and information to help you start informed and stay successful. Open to the self-storage public. See below for topics, dates, times and registration details.

Trachte designs, manufactures, and erects a full line of durable, pre-engineered and customized steel self-storage systems. Building systems include single and multi-story, portable storage, interior partition and corridor, and canopy boat/RV. Trachte is committed to helping owners make informed decisions with its knowledgeable sales team, which offers advice every step of the way. Now ISO 9001:2000 certified.

WHAT IS A WEBINAR?

A webinar is a seminar conducted over the Internet, a type of online conference. Unlike a Webcast, which transmits information in only one direction, a Webinar is designed to be interactive between the presenters and audience. It is "live" in the sense that information is conveyed according to an agenda, with a starting and ending time. In most cases, the presenter speaks over a standard telephone line, pointing out information being presented on the viewers' computer screen. The audience can respond over their own telephones or type messages to the presenters via an online chat tool.

TO SIGN UP

Registering is as easy as a mouseclick. Simply choose the webinar in which you would like to participate and fill out the online registration form. Details and instructions will be sent to you via e-mail before the event. Questions? Feel free to contact Trachte at 800.356.5824.

Event: Trends in Self-Storage Construction: Getting Past the Architectural Review Board
Available: On Demand
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Trachte Building Systems
Speaker: Jamie Lindau, Trachte National Sales Manager
Host: Teri L. Lanza, ISS Business Development Manager

One of the biggest hurdles self-storage developers face is getting their projects approved by local planning commissions. Architectural review boards are continually becoming more stringent to ensure new facilities are attractive and blend in with surrounding communities. During this webinar, you’ll hear how new developers are navigating the rough waters of the review-board process, including topics such as architectural enhancements, custom designs and smart site layout. Whether you’re a self-storage novice or veteran, you’ll learn the latest tips and tricks on how to get the green light. Everyone is invited to enjoy this FREE webinar!

Event: Taking Your Project to Greater Heights: Multi-Story Building in Self-Storage
Available: On Demand
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Trachte Building Systems
Speaker: Jamie Lindau, Trachte National Sales Manager
Host: Teri L. Lanza, ISS Business Development Manager

They say good things come in small packages … sometimes the best self-storage parcels are small, too! But if your site is so little that a single-story facility isn’t economically feasible, you might need to consider building up. This webinar addresses the ins and outs of multi-story construction. You’ll learn about site design and layout, the costs of this type of structure, related architectural-design issues and other special considerations. If you’re interested in building a multi-level self-storage project or expanding an existing site to include more floors, you don’t want to miss this free webinar!

Event: Making Conversions Work: From (Fill in the Blank) to a Self-Storage Use
Available: On Demand
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Trachte Building Systems
Speaker: Jamie Lindau, Trachte National Sales Manager
Host: Teri L. Lanza, ISS Business Development Manager

With land being expensive or scarce in many self-storage markets, developers often turn to the prospect of conversion to find a successful site. But not just any building will do. This webinar will cover essential information you need to know before attempting to convert a structure to a storage use: how to make a building work, proper site layout, construction issues you may encounter along the way (and how to deal with them), and how to make buildings more accessible to customers. If you’re interested in developing self-storage from an existing, non-storage site, you don’t want to miss this free webinar!

Event: Self-Storage Construction 101: Building Essentials
Available: On Demand
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Trachte Building Systems
Speaker: Jamie Lindau, Trachte National Sales Manager
Host: Teri L. Lanza, ISS Business Development Manager

Learn your building basics here! There’s far more to constructing a self-storage facility than slapping up a few metal buildings. This webinar will introduce you to the various building designs and styles available for self-storage today. You’ll learn about building components as well as other key elements, including foundations, lighting, electrical systems, drainage and more. You’ll also get tips on navigating the construction process and assembling your team. If you’re interested in building a new self-storage project or expanding an existing one, you don’t want to miss this free webinar!