In addition to its interactive webinar offerings, SSTI provides a wide
variety of audio seminars, many of which come accompanied by a downloadable
set of print materials for easy reference and note-taking. The audio presentations
can be downloaded to your computer and listened to at your convenience.
The printouts are fantastic refreshers—and make it easy to share what
you've learned with co-workers. Make a CD or MP3 and take your learning
on the road. You'll never be tied to a classroom or computer again!
The Series The SSTI audiocation series includes educational sessions on
an incredibly diverse selection of topics:
What pitfalls should you watch out for when building a self-storage facility?
This session runs you through the gauntlet of potential disasters: how
to deal with poor site selection, zoning issues, errors in site layout,
construction and phasing issues, pre-marketing mistakes and more. This
session was recorded at the 2006 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas,
the industry's largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 92 minutes.
Accompanied by a 62-page companion manual.
Reflective Insulation: Protecting Your Facility From Condensation
and Heat Gain
Learn about the environmental conditions that lead to interior condensation
and how reflective insulation can eliminate this problem as well as reduce
interior heat gain up to 80 percent. This session was recorded at the
2006 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry's largest conference
and tradeshow. Running time: 46 minutes. Accompanied by a 35-page companion
manual.
The Top 10 Things to Consider When Designing Your Storage Site
Proper site layout involves a delicate balance between making the most of the land and meeting the market's needs, all while turning a healthy profit. This session will take a close look at how to maximize project potential, addressing alternative layout methods. Listeners will learn about multistory building, climate control, drive-up access and more.This session was recorded at the 2007 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 61 minutes. Accompanied by a 29-page companion manual.
The financial and environmental benefits that can be reaped from “green building” cannot be ignored. Learn how to save thousands of dollars at your facility every year through energy-conservation methods.This session was recorded at the 2007 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 55 minutes. Accompanied by a 28-page companion manual.
Speaker: Tarik Williams, TLW Construction Inc., Michael Roth, Self Storage With More, and John Balfour, PerfectPower Inc.
When it comes to self-storage, it’s not always necessary to build from the ground up. There are many opportunities to start or expand business with an existing property. Faster construction times, lenient zoning variances and urban property in-fills are all great reasons to consider converting your next project. Learn which types of properties to search for and the key to making your conversion a success. This session was recorded at the 2007 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 42 minutes. Accompanied by a 2-page introduction.
Speaker: Chip Cordes, U.S. Door & Building Components
Building a new self-storage facility or renovating an existing building can be a costly endeavor. Learn how to control your construction costs and save money on your project. This session was recorded at the 2007 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 48 minutes. Accompanied by a 2-page introduction.
