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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.

Self-Storage Construction Costs: Factors That Can Float or Sink Your Next Project

Feb 22, 2022

Self-storage construction costs tend to go up every year, but the factors that impact a project go far beyond the price of steel. Read some of the variables emerging out of the current climate, hidden expenses to watch for, bidding pitfalls and...

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Next Self-Storage Project With the 2022 Building/Investing Guidebook

Feb 15, 2022

Red-hot interest in self-storage from incoming developers and investors means there’s less margin for error in this increasingly competitive and complex marketplace. Successfully identifying and executing acquisitions, new builds, conversions and...

Planning a Self-Storage Conversion? Here Are the 4 Biggest Expenses to Expect and Ways to Ease That Pain

Feb 09, 2022

With available land becoming more scarce and expensive, many self-storage developers are exploring conversion as a way to build faster and easier. These projects can sometimes meet less municipal resistance than ground-up construction, and can...

Big Yellow Has Gone Green! See How This UK Operator Is ‘Doing Its Bit’ for the Planet

Feb 02, 2022

U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow has already made a big name for itself by providing some of the most attractive, efficient storage facilities in the country. Now it’s also looking to make a big impact in the global community through a...

Kelowna, British Columbia, Self-Storage Project Aims to 'Eat Carbon' With Hemp-Block Walls

Jan 26, 2022

Ulmus Development Ltd. is building a five-story self-storage facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with hemp-based interior walls that’ll pull carbon from the air over the next 50 to 100 years. Construction of EcoLock Self Storage, the...

Ensuring Form, Function and Long Life: How to Properly Care for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors

Jan 22, 2022

Roll-up doors are a critical part of any self-storage facility, so it’s important that they be well-maintained! Not only do they contribute to curb appeal, they’re a big part of the tenant experience and can be a safety hazard if left untended...

Thirsty for More Profit? Advice for Designing Wine Storage as Part of Your Self-Storage Facility

Jan 21, 2022

Wine storage is becoming increasingly popular as an addition to self-storage facilities, but unlike some other ancillaries, it requires extremely careful planning. The customer base for this niche is very discerning. Here’s advice to help you...

Capital Improvements: Assessing Your Self-Storage Property and Planning for Potential Projects

Jan 08, 2022

Capital improvements are inevitable for any self-storage property, but if you plan for them, you won’t be caught off-guard by unforeseen expenses. Here’s how to assess your site for potential projects and why they’re so important.

Trussville, AL, Self-Storage Facility Celebrates the Addition of Solar Power

Jan 05, 2022

Update 1/5/22 – Trussville Storage received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the recent installation of solar panels at its facility in Trussville, Alabama. Though the project faced limited inventory of materials and a...

Options and Lender Expectations for Securing a Self-Storage Construction Loan

Jan 04, 2022

The self-storage sector has proven itself to be resilient and development activity is high, making it attractive to would-be investors. As a result, lenders are heavily scrutinizing potential projects. If you’re on the market for a construction...

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