As a self-storage owner, you have several responsibilities during the development and construction of your new facility. Even when backed by a team of experts, it’s critical to take control of the process to ensure the design, budget and end...
Grand River Mini-Storage in Howell, Mich., is expanding this spring, displacing two businesses that currently lease two buildings on its property. The owners plan to add a three-story, climate-controlled building containing 150 units at 2440 W...
Whether your self-storage facility is in an area that experiences brutally cold winters or intensely hot summers, offering climate-controlled units can help you stand out in your market. Plus, you can usually charge a higher rental rate for these...
Some self-storage developers and owners are taking a different approach to their ground-up projects by using the design-build method. Learn how it differs from the traditional “plan-and-spec” system as well as the rewards and risks.
Upgrades to your self-storage facility can improve property value and attract customers, but did you know that enhancements to buildings, safety and security can also lower risk and your insurance premium?
Update 2/6/19 – NorthPoint Development has opened its third location in the Pittsburgh area and 10th property overall. The Beyond Self Storage property at 512 Castle Shannon Blvd. in Mt Lebanon, Pa., began operating on Jan. 17. The climate...
Update 2/6/19 – U-Haul has closed on its acquisitions of former Kmart properties in Springfield and Queensbury. Both self-storage conversion projects are expected to begin shortly...
A self-storage veteran offers his take on new development and its effect on the overall market. Find out why it’s still a good time to build, where to do it and what to expect during this exciting construction boom.
Update 1/9/19 – The CubeSmart-managed facility on East Ben White Boulevard in Austin, Texas, has received LEED Platinum Certification. The property earned more points under the LEED v4 O+M: Warehouses and Distribution Centers rating system than...
Box Self Storage in Cincinnati, which opened in October, is doing its part to help the environment and local community by using materials and processes that consume less energy and produce less waste, according to a press release. The company was...
