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Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated due to heightened consumer expectations, changing building codes, and a more rigid approval processes through municipal planning boards. Important topics covered in this category include design trends, zoning, conversions, eco-friendly components and practices, and more.
StorCo Storage has received a Cirrus Low Carbon verification for a self-storage facility it’s developing in St. Peters, Missouri, near St. Louis. The confirmation is part of a PACE Equity program that combines a green-building designation with...
So, you’re thinking about building your first self-storage project. Where do you start? Here’s a seven-point plan with helpful tips and important considerations. These should help you create a facility that’s positioned to generate steady cash...
StorageDefender Inc., a provider of unit-monitoring technology for self-storage, has integrated its products with technology firm Self Storage Manager Inc. (SSM) and SteelBlue Building Components LLC, a manufacturer of roll-up doors and hallway...
PTI Security Systems, a provider of access-control technologies for the self-storage industry, has announced product integrations with technology firm Self Storage Manager Inc. (SSM) and SteelBlue Building Components LLC, a manufacturer of roll-up...
To a self-storage operator attempting to manage expenses, any looming big-ticket item such as a repair, replacement or upgrade can feel like a ticking time bomb. When it comes to these types of capital expenditures (capex), the trick is in the...
Update 8/23/23 – Nearly a year after seeking a zoning change that would allow indoor vehicle storage for its project at 502 E. 4th St. in Ripon, California, Liberty Self Storage is set to pull permits and begin construction. Though the 170,300...
Interest-rate volatility has created major changes in the financial markets. In particular, rising short-term rates have impacted self-storage developers and owners seeking construction and similar loans. This article offers an overview of current...