Multi-Story Building | Inside Self-Storage

Multi-Story Self-Storage Project Proposed for Haverford, Pa.

Feb 20, 2012

The planning and zoning department in Haverford, Pa., is considering a variance request from Argus Properties Inc. for the development of a three-story facility.

Multi-Story Storage: Building 'Up' Allows a Washington Developer to Maximize Land and Highlight Upscale Elements

Jul 29, 2011

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...

Washington Self-Storage Owner Expands Portfolio With Construction-Challenged Conversion Opportunity

Jul 21, 2011

A Washington lumber company forayed into self-storage and expanded with the conversion of a former beer-distribution warehouse. Though its project was not developed without difficulties, the mill-town star succeeded and went on to build an award...

Self-Storage Developers Overcome Zoning/Building Challenges Through Persistence and Creativity

Jul 05, 2011

In areas where there is unmet self-storage demand, the reason is often barriers to market entry. Sometimes its wise for a developer to move on to an alternate market or land acquisition. In other cases, however, success is just a matter of getting...

Self-Storage Development Trends: Conversions and Multi-Story Building Lead the Way

Jun 28, 2010

Customer demand is propelling new self-storage development trends. Read about key trends in the industry including multi-story construction and self-storage conversions.

Building a Multi-Story Self-Storage Project: Factors to Consider

Feb 08, 2010

There are various reasons to build a multi-story self-storage project, including a lack of available land or the high price of land in a particular area. When considering the development of a multi-story facility, there are pros and cons to be...

Bonus Seminars Added to Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas

Jan 08, 2010

Four bonus seminars have been added to the education program of the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, the self-storage industrys largest conference and tradeshow.

SS/20 Building Systems Creates a Better Way to Build Multi-Story Self-Storage

Jul 22, 2009

SS/20 Building Systems has constructed millions of square feet of self-storage, including difficult multi-story projects. The company's philosophy is simple: Take care of customers at all cost, and form partnerships with them so everyone can be...

Multi-Story Self-Storage on the Rise in Canada

May 13, 2009

The self-storage industry in Canada is picking up on the U.S. trend of building multi-story sites, which maximize rentable square footage and allow a developer to build on a smaller plot of land.

Self-Storage Site Planning: What You Need to Know

Sep 01, 2008

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...