Update 8/28/19 – The third summer webinar hosted by ISS and Janus, “Modernizing Your Self-Storage Facility Through Renovation: Execution and Benefits,” will take place at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 19. It’ll be presented by Troy Bix, president of the...
Sylios Corp., a holding company specializing in oil and natural-gas properties, has entered the self-storage sector with the development of a new facility in Macon, Ga. The company plans to acquire or develop three to four more properties before...
Private investment firm New State Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Mako Steel Inc., which designs, supplies and installs self-storage and boat/RV-storage buildings nationwide. Mako CEO Caesar Wright and vice presidents James...
Update 8/23/19 – The Jenkins Organization has completed construction on its Northgate self-storage project in Austin. The finished structure is larger than initially reported, comprising 129,000 square feet. The facility includes three stories and...
Not all land parcels are ideal for a self-storage development. However, owners and builders who take an innovative approach to site layout can find solutions to maximize space and add value.
Update 8/15/19 – The Milford Planning and Zoning Board unanimously adopted changes to the city’s zoning regulations last week that’ll restrict new self-storage development to the Housatonic Design District, a mixed-use industrial zone along the...
A self-storage construction site is a dangerous place. Two recent accidents highlight the need for precautions as well as why you need to insure your project in case disaster strikes.
Building a new self-storage facility comes with risk, some of which can be mitigated with the right insurance coverage. Before construction begins, owners and developers should understand their policy options, and which are best.
The time and cost required to build a self-storage facility have changed drastically in the past few years. Don’t be caught unaware! You need a realistic view of what to expect before you begin your next project.
Update 7/30/19 – Construction is underway on the two-story Citadel Self Storage project in the Locust Hill neighborhood of Lexington. Expected to open in early 2020, the facility will comprise 85,000 square feet in 700 units. It’ll also contain...
