Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has introduced Butler Builder, a digital “erection drawing system” that allows developers to access project details electronically at…
SurePoint Self-Storage Builds 2 Facilities in Kansas
Texas-based SurePoint Self Storage has expanded into the Kansas City, Mo., metropolitan market with two developments in Olathe and Overland Park, Kan.
Drunken Man Allegedly Fires Shots Into Self-Storage Units at Uptown Storage in Lawton, OK
A man believed to be under the influence of alcohol was arrested on Monday night after allegedly firing several shots into empty self-storage units at Uptown Storage in Lawton, Okla. Police initially responded to a report of a man with a pistol standin…
Storage West Self Storage Shares Another ‘Behind Every Door’ Story
This video, another in the “Behind Every Door” series from Storage West Self Storage, highlights how self-storage played an integral role in one woman’s life. Don Willis, director of sales and marketing, relays one of his earlies…
4-Story Self-Storage and Arts Center Proposed for Morristown, NJ
Update 1/24/17 – Plans for the self-storage building that will be part of the Morris Street Redevelopment project have reduced the number of floors from five to four after residents expressed concern it would be an eyesore. The adjustment was mad…
Self-Storage REITS Announce Conference Calls to Discuss 2Q 2016 Financial Results
The four largest publicly traded, U.S.-based self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs)—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Public Storage Inc. and Sovran Self Storage Inc.—have announced when and how they will reveal their earning…
Self-Storage Facilities Collect Items for Deployed Soldiers
Champion Self Storage in Ruskin, Fla., and Pines Road Storage Center in Shreveport, La., recently served as collection sites for items that were shipped to soldiers deployed overseas. Donated items included non-perishable food as well as personal-hygie…
UK Self-Storage Operator Big Yellow Teams With Businesses and Local Football League to Raise Money for Charities
Big Yellow Self Storage in Cheltenham, England, recently teamed up with the Cheltenham Association Football League (CAFL) as well as Bristol Street Motors and GMB Union to donate £3,956 across three charities. The Butterfly Garden, Cheltenham Spo…
Inside Self-Storage 2016 BoatRV Digital Issue Now Available for Free Download
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) recently released its 2016 Boat/RV Digital Issue, which includes in-depth articles about building and operating a vehicle-storage business. Available for free download, the PDF publication addresses a wide range of issues rele…
Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: Establishing Your Operational Framework
As construction of Delaware Beach Storage Center in Lewes, Del., neared completion, the owners turned their attention toward establishing an operational framework for their new business. The author shares her strategies for building a policies and proc…