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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.

ISS Store Featured Product: Mastery DVDs on Self-Storage Project Planning

Apr 20, 2021

Increased competition breeds tighter markets, which means the right preparation for a self-storge development has never been more critical. Our Self-Storage Mastery DVD 5-Pack on project planning will help you craft a smart building strategy, from...

ISS Store Featured Product: Inside Self-Storage 2021 Building/Investing Guidebook

Apr 06, 2021

Self-storage continues to draw heavy interest from developers and investors who want to capitalize on the industry’s excellent rate of return; but entering the increasingly crowded marketplace has become more complex. Being successful with an...

Self-Storage Investment Firm Spartan Launches Construction-Management Division, Hires Director

Apr 02, 2021

Spartan Investment Group LLC (SIG), a real estate investment company that specializes in self-storage, has launched Spartan Construction Management to focus on facility expansions and ground-up development. Aaron Saunders has been hired as...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: January 2021

Mar 25, 2021

Update 3/25/21 – Following three hours of public input and debates, the Bridgton Planning Board offered preliminary approval for the development of Mountain Road Storage, pending several conditions. The lighting plan was revised after several...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: June 2019

Mar 25, 2021

Update 3/25/21 – Coda Management opened its Third Street self-storage facility in Dayton. The finished project comprises about 90,000 square feet in more than 700 units. It also includes about 1,500 square feet of rentable retail space on the...

New State Capital Partners, Mako Steel Acquire Majority Stake in Self-Storage Builder Rabco

Mar 18, 2021

Private investment firm New State Capital Partners LLC and affiliated self-storage builder Mako Steel Inc. have acquired a majority stake in Rabco Enterprises LLC, a Winter Garden, Fla.-based provider of self-storage building systems. Under the...

Power Play: Benefits and Considerations When Pursuing Solar Panels for Self-Storage

Mar 18, 2021

Harnessing the power of the sun can offer business benefits, but it isn’t right for every building. Read one self-storage operator’s perspective on the benefits and challenges based on her experience with a solar-panel installation in Cabot, Ark.

Oops! Steer Clear of the Common Self-Storage Development Blunders Highlighted in This Trachte Video

Mar 17, 2021

Mistakes can happen when developing a new self-storage facility. Unfortunately, these blunders can sometimes lead to long-term troubles and even hinder operational success. In this educational video, industry veteran Jamie Lindau, sales manager...

The Preliminary Budget: Plugging in Rough Numbers for Your Next Self-Storage Development Project

Feb 27, 2021

Setting a budget for a new self-storage project is a complex process. Before committing to a land purchase, learn how to create a preliminary financial plan that’ll help you arrive at a rough estimate for your build and make smart decisions.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: February 2021

Feb 25, 2021

Update 2/25/21 – 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...

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