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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 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...

Self-Storage Operator Extra Space Asia Expands Solar-Energy Initiative in Singapore

Feb 24, 2021

Extra Space Asia (ESA), a privately owned business that operates self-storage facilities across Asia, will add two more facilities to its solar-power initiative in Singapore. The company has partnered with LYS Energy Group to install rooftop...

Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: What Does It Cost to Build a Facility?

Feb 16, 2021

When it comes to self-storage construction, there’s no such thing as “one size fits all,” and determining cost is a complex art. Every project comes with its own unique challenges and features, and there’s a lot to consider, from permits and...

Cherry Hill, NJ, CubeSmart Self-Storage Facility Could House Community Solar Garden

Jan 28, 2021

Cherry Hill, N.J., officials are considering a solar garden that would be placed on the roof of a CubeSmart self-storage facility at 1820 Frontage Road. Rather than generate power for the storage property, energy would be put back into the grid...

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