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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.
Stor-it, which operates a self-storage facility in the Brown Hill suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, and is actively expanding, is adding an extensive solar farm to its property at 211 Melbourne Road. The project will comprise 4.8 kilometers...
Overhead Door Corp. (ODC), a supplier of doors and other access solutions for commercial and residential applications including self-storage, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The milestone will be commemorated with a 100-day celebration for...
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...
Self-storage development is a multi-million-dollar pursuit. To swing and miss on a project can leave you in a perilous financial position. Read a longtime advice for increasing your odds of success.
Update 11/16/21 – Matthew Cooke has filed an appeal to build Crab Creek Mini Storage in Hendersonville, North Carolina, following the rejection of his zoning request. The Oct. 28 filing by Cooke’s attorney, Brian Gulden, asks the court to order...
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management company, released its inaugural Sustainability Report, which covers 2020. The publication showcases the REIT’s dedication to generating sustainable growth and...
Life Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and management company, has released its first sustainability report offering insight to its environmental, social and governance efforts. The inaugural release includes an...
This case study from Janus International explains how National Self Storage became more competitive in the crowded El Paso, Texas, market by updating its facilities with modern access control and new unit doors with smartlocks...
Just the thought of pursuing facility renovations can be overwhelming for self-storage investors and operators, but upgrades typically bring many benefits. Read about the most common improvements being pursued today and how they can bolster your...
Update 10/22/21 – Shurgard topped last year’s GRESB score and earned a five-star rating in 2021. It received an overall score of 87 percent, which was a nine point improvement from last year. The company also received a 29 out of 30 and 58 out of...