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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.

Freedman Development Pursues 'Museum-Quality' Self-Storage to Support the Cultural Side of Tampa, FL

Oct 18, 2022

Freedman Development, a family-owned company focused on real estate development and property management, is seeking approval to construct a “museum-quality” self-storage facility in Tampa, Florida, that’ll celebrate the city’s cultural...

Add Value to Your Self-Storage Business With Solar Power … Here’s How

Oct 13, 2022

Adding solar panels to your self-storage roof can help you save on energy costs and improve your net operating income, plus they make you an eco-friendlier business. Learn how to evaluate your property for solar, buying options and more.

Seasoned Developer Shares 5 Secrets to Sketching a Great Self-Storage Site Plan

Oct 05, 2022

Once you’ve purchased a suitable parcel for a self-storage development and received approval to move forward with your project, it’s time to consider what to build. What layout and design will allow you to maximize your investment? While it might...

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Relocatable Self-Storage Units: Optimizing Idle Land and Taking Advantage of Bonus-Depreciation Benefits Before It's Too Late

Oct 01, 2022

This whitepaper by Janus International discusses the benefits of using relocatable self-storage units and presents a case study of StorSafe Self Storage, which leveraged this product in a recent building expansion and conversion project...

Maximize that NRSF! Building Types to Consider for Your Next Self-Storage Development

Sep 24, 2022

Once you’ve found the perfect parcel on which to build your self-storage project, you need to determine the building type that’ll guarantee the most favorable square footage and best return on investment. Read about the various structure types and...

Keep ‘Em Rolling: A Discussion on Self-Storage Unit-Door Maintenance

Sep 20, 2022

The unit door is a fundamental component of any self-storage facility. Every tenant interacts with one, so you can’t afford to ignore its form or function. If your doors are faded, dented, “sticky” or outright broken, you’ll likely turn off...

7 Advantages of Using Steel for Self-Storage Construction

Sep 09, 2022

Most self-storage facilities are constructed of steel, and for good reason. Learn seven advantages of using this building-component type for your next development or expansion.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: February 2021

Sep 02, 2022

Update 9/2/22 – Strategic Development Group opened North Penn Self Storage in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The building comprises 65,000 rentable square feet in more than 580 units...

In Memoriam: Caesar Wright of MakoRabco

Aug 23, 2022

December 20, 1969 - August 16, 2022 ...

Store Space Self Storage Hires Executives for Development Team

Aug 23, 2022

Update 8/23/22 – Store Space has also hired Stephen Harris as president of construction and Shimon Kanter as vice president of development...