Construction/Development

Learn about the real costs of self-storage construction, the steps to reach a proposed price, the differences between budgetary and hard pricing, construction allowances, working with contractors, and more.

Learn how market conditions impact self-storage construction choices and affect profitability, including competition, location, regulations, costs, and the adaptation or remediation of buildable sites.

As self-storage evolves, developers and operators need to keep up with trends to better serve customers. Get tips on how to design and develop cost-effective projects with flexibility.

Learn why self-storage is a prime candidate for solar energy production, including how to weigh costs and incentives to see if your property’s open roof space can be used to generate business benefits.

Gain insight to various boat/RV self-storage project solutions including the pros and cons of each. You’ll also get tips on financial and practical considerations to aid your decision-making process.

Six of the industry’s top consultants point out the landmines that can trip up owners entering the business. Whether you’re building or buying an existing facility, you need this information.

Choosing where to buy or build a self-storage facility can be complicated. Learn how to leverage psychographic and demographic data to pinpoint the right location for your investment.

Determining where to invest in or build self-storage can be difficult. Get an overview of expected new supply and identify markets and submarkets that appear saturated or offer development opportunities.

Recent trends in urban planning have prompted municipalities to rewrite zoning codes. Learn how to “decode” the terms used by planners and find out what they want to see in self-storage facility design.