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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.
Developing a self-storage facility can be difficult. Throw in a worldwide pandemic, and now it’s even more complex. Being prepared for what’s ahead, plus a dose of patience, will help you complete your project even during COVID-19.
If you’re building a new self-storage facility, you can bet there will be interruptions along the way. While some will be out of your control (hello, terrible weather!), planning for potential delays can help keep your project on track.
The steps of building a self-storage project can seem overwhelming at first, but a “roadmap” can make the development and construction process more manageable. Here’s a basic outline of tasks to help keep you on point.
US LED, a full-service provider of commercial lighting, signage and technology solutions for self-storage and other industries, launched a new product-fulfillment program called “Fast Track.” It’s designed to expedite the process of delivering...
Increased competition in the self-storage industry means more choices for customers, but renovation can help keep your facility relevant. Get advice from the owner of Q2 Self Storage in Jeffersontown, Ky., on how to make smart upgrade decisions.
The Earth needs some love, and The William Warren Group (WWG), a privately held real estate company that operates the StorQuest Self Storage brand, is inspiring people to give it! The company recently installed a seven-story mural at its Oakland...
Extra Space Storage Inc., a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, intends to install solar panels at five of its Indianapolis locations this year. If local permits are approved...
Phasing a self-storage development comes with many benefits, including the opportunity to save money; but it doesn’t work in every situation. Here’s how to know if this approach is right for your next project.
A worldwide COVID-19 lockdown has allowed Mother Nature to catch her breath. How can you as a self-storage professional continue the momentum to healing the earth?
Storage Structures Inc., a national metal-building subcontractor for the self-storage industry, has introduced its new Alpha light-gauge, 10-by-10-foot framing system, which is comprised mainly of factory-formed and -assembled columns and beams...