Ulmus Develops Eco-Friendly Self-Storage and Co-Workspace in Kelowna, British Columbia
Oct 01, 2018
Canadian development firm Ulmus Development Ltd. plans to build a mixed-use, eco-friendly project in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia, that’ll include self-storage and co-workspace. Slated to open next summer, the five-story EcoLock Kelowna will...
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Overbuilt to Overwrought: Self-Storage Experts Discuss Industry Growth and the Danger of Saturation
Sep 30, 2018
The self-storage industry is enjoying an extraordinary development cycle, but the rapid pace of construction could lead to overbuilt markets. Business experts examine the rate of growth, areas that could be in trouble, and how developers and...
6 Things That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Self-Storage Metal Roof
6 Things That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Self-Storage Metal Roof
Sep 28, 2018
Damage to a self-storage metal roof is a matter of when, not if. Learn to look for these six common problems and why restoration may be better than a full replacement.
Former Dodge Dealership Becomes Rock Solid Storage in Waldoboro, ME
Sep 27, 2018
Ben Ellinwood, owner of Rock Solid Storage in Edgecomb, Maine, has converted a former Dodge dealership in Waldaboro, Maine, into a second location. The new self-storage facility at 76 Winslows Mills Road offers climate-controlled and vehicle...
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Smooth Sailing With Self-Storage Conversion: Insight From a Facility Owner
Sep 24, 2018
Self-storage owner Erik Hemingway found development success with the conversion of a former printing plant in Wilmington, N.C. Read about the benefits of conversion, and why this type of project is often “smooth sailing” for builders and investors...
U-Haul Converts Former Superior, WI, Kmart to Self-Storage
Sep 20, 2018
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,500 self-storage facilities across North America and frequently recycles existing structures for its new locations, has converted a former Kmart in Superior, Wis., to self-storage...
Self-Storage Building Manufacturer Janus International Announces Road Tour Dates
Sep 19, 2018
Update 9/18/18 – Janus will host its second educational workshop this year at the Hyatt Centric in Santa Barbara, Calif., Nov. 5-6. Event topics will include self-storage automation, building and site conversions, facility remodeling and additions...
SpareFoot Donates $20K to Austin, Texas-Based Nonprofits
Sep 17, 2018
In honor of its 10th anniversary, online self-storage marketplace SpareFoot donated $20,000 to 10 nonprofits in the company’s home base of Austin, Texas. One local organization received $10,000, while the other nine received an equal portion of...
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Differentiation Through Sustainability: Green Ideas for Self-Storage
Sep 14, 2018
One way for self-storage owners to differentiate their facilities in a crowded market is to build or retrofit their properties to be more environmentally sustainable. Following are some tips on green construction, landscaping and more.
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Why Multi-Story Building Is a Rising Trend in Self-Storage
Sep 14, 2018
Despite potential challenges presented by this development type, multi-story self-storage building is often the best way to match efficiency with market demand, regardless of site size. It’s a rising trend for good reason. Read why.
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