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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If you have an older self-storage facility, it’s important to invest in a renovation to stay competitive. Consider these upgrades to improve your property.
The Lock Up Self Storage, which operates 45 sites in eight states, has opened its largest facility nationwide, located in Lakeview, Ill. The property at 3705 N. Lincoln Ave. previously housed a factory. The Lock Up converted the existing structure...
Jumbo Self Storage LLC is building a six-story facility on 1.3 acres in Everett, Mass., in partnership with construction-management firm Connolly Bros. Inc. The 130,000-square-foot building at 1901 Revere Beach Parkway will comprise 1,200 climate...
Diversified real estate firm 10 Federal is looking to tear down a former strip club in Graham, N.C., and build a self-storage facility in its place. If approved, it’ll be the company’s second location in the city...
In this video whitepaper from Janus International Group LLC, readers will learn about the positive impact physical renovations and improvements can have on a self-storage facility’s bottom line. Troy Bix, president of the Janus R3 (Restore...
Real estate developer Ziff Properties Inc. has acquired the former US Golf & Sports Centers Inc. retail store in Knoxville, Tenn., which it intends to convert to self-storage. Once the renovation is complete, the 6.02-acre property at 11775...
Real estate developer Meredia Living intends to build a self-storage facility across the street from one of its luxury apartment buildings in Bound Brook, N.J. The five-story structure would comprise 58,224 square feet in 796 units and be among...
