Development Workshop: Building Phase

You’ll learn: 

• How changes in the economy and building codes have affected self-storage construction 
• Where costs are today vs. last year, and the most expensive components 
• Key considerations for traditional, single-story buildings 
• What to know about grading, foundations and site work 
• Economical and innovative design choices 
• How to maximize lot coverage 
• Considerations for drive-thru buildings 
• Different ways to build climate-controlled units 
• How to ensure you comply with local energy codes 
• When and why to consider a multi-story project 
• Multi-story design elements and parameters  
• Current trends in multi-story design 
• Engineering and code considerations for multi-story 
• The types of buildings that work best for conversion and how to get the city on board 
• How to structure a conversion project 
• The costs to do a conversion and issues that can lead to overruns 
• A typical conversion timeline 
• The importance of investing in facility renovation or expansion 
• Pros and cons of physical improvements 
• How often and/or when to consider a renovation project 
• The various types of upgrades available