Construction

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.

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Building Boat and RV Storage: Considerations for Unit Types, Development and Operation

Jun 26, 2018

With an increase in RV and boat sales comes an opportunity for self-storage owners and developers to provide space for these precious vehicles. Read about the types of units you can build as well as various development and operational...

Former A-Treat Soda Plant to Become Self-Storage in Allentown, PA

Jun 25, 2018

Union Boulevard Storage LLC intends to convert a former soda-bottling plant to self-storage in Allentown, Pa. The Canada-based company acquired three parcels from A-Treat Bottling Co. for $1.4 million. The purchase includes two buildings at 2001...

U-Haul to Acquire and Convert Former Kmart to Self-Storage in Alton, IL

Jun 25, 2018

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage facilities across North America, is planning to acquire a former Kmart store in Alton, Ill, with the intention to convert it to self-storage. The 27.8-acre...

Space Shop Self Storage Facility to Replace Blighted Strip Mall in Smyrna, GA

Jun 22, 2018

A three-story Space Shop Self Storage facility will soon replace a blighted strip mall at 2520 Spring Road in Smyrna, Ga., following approval from the city council. The developer, an LLC with the same name as the property address, will build 109...

Former Birmingham, AL, News Building to Be Converted to Self-Storage

Jun 21, 2018

News Properties LLC has purchased a Birmingham, Ala., building for $1.5 million that it intends to convert to self-storage. The local design-review committee, a sub-board of planning and zoning, approved the concept for what was once “The...

Wasatch to Convert Rochester, MN, Furniture Center to Self-Storage

Jun 20, 2018

Real estate developer and investor Wasatch Storage Partners (WSP) plans to purchase the Trade Mart Furniture Center in Rochester, Minn., and convert the building to climate-controlled self-storage. The company filed an application with the city...

Young Group Conquers Controversy to Open Sterling, VA, Self-Storage Facility

Jun 19, 2018

Update 6/18/18 – After much debate over its development in Sterling, Va., The Young Group celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at 22125 Davis Drive on June 16. The three-hour event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., included a ribbon-cutting...

Self-Storage Conversion Case Study: Comfort Storage in Punta Gorda, FL

Jun 14, 2018

If you’re interested in developing self-storage, a conversion offers many advantages. To better understand the process behind such a project, let’s look at one that’s already underway by Comfort Storage LLC in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Bayou Development Pursues Beyond Self-Storage Project in Palm Harbor, FL

Jun 13, 2018

Real estate developer Bayou Development Inc. has applied to rezone a vacant lot in Palm Harbor, Fla., to build a three-story self-storage facility. The company is proposing a Beyond Self Storage location for 4.93 acres at the corner of 9th Street...

Ribbon Factory to Be Converted to Self-Storage, Apartments and Commercial Space in Quakertown, PA

Jun 12, 2018

Real estate investment firm Ranger Properties LLC is turning a former ribbon factory in Quakertown, Pa., into a mixed-use site that will include self-storage, apartments and commercial space. Borough officials recently approved a concept plan and...

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