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.

2 Keys to Self-Storage Development Success: Site Selection and Your Design/Construction Team

Dec 03, 2020

Though self-storage may appear to be a simple building type, it has important intricacies and nuances. If you’re developing your first facility (or the first in a long while), getting two things right will lay the groundwork for project success...

Ensuring Long Life for Your Self-Storage Metal Roofs

Dec 02, 2020

The key to ensuring the lifespan of a self-storage metal roof is to catch and fix issues before they become major problems. Learn the common points of roof failure and how to avoid them.

Self-Storage REIT Extra Space Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

Nov 27, 2020

Extra Space Storage Inc., a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, has received recognition for its sustainability practices from multiple organizations. The notoriety includes being...

Timeline Creation and Management: Keeping Your Self-Storage Construction Project on Track

Nov 26, 2020

Construction timelines are fluid and change often. If you’re building self-storage, you need to be flexible but intentional while keeping your project on target. Here’s advice for how to stay on time and within budget.

Shurgard Self Storage Receives 4-Star GRESB Rating for Sustainability Performance

Nov 20, 2020

Shurgard Self Storage Europe SARL, the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., has received a four-star rating from GRESB B.V. (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark), a data-services firm that...

The Chief Roles to Fill on Your Self-Storage Development Team

Nov 13, 2020

A lot goes into developing a self-storage project—many tasks and responsibilities to juggle. Success will depend on the strength and abilities of your professional team. Learn the critical roles to fill to ensure the building process goes smoothly.

How a Germany Vacation Sparked a Solar-Energy Plan for Northland Self-Storage

Nov 04, 2020

When entrepreneurs go on vacation, they view things a bit differently than typical tourists. Germany offers myriad attractions for travelers, but when self-storage owner David McBride visited, he was particularly taken with the prevalence of solar...

Extra Space Adds Solar Panels Across National Self-Storage Portfolio

Oct 28, 2020

Update 10/28/20 – Extra Space has partnered with solar-power company Pivot Energy to add 5.5 megawatts of capacity at 65 of the REIT’s locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee. The will offset 80...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: October 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Update 10/23/20 – The global self-storage development pipeline continues to be extremely dynamic. Inside Self-Storage regularly covers new projects being planned and approved as well as zoning and other municipal issues. Following is additional...

Tackling the Endless To-Do List: Advice on Self-Storage Property Care

Oct 23, 2020

Unless your self-storage property opened yesterday, you likely have a long to-do list when it comes to keeping it clean and functioning properly. While you should always fix what’s broken first, it’s also critical to practice preventive maintenance.

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