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.
Expand your collection of educational resources with this set of SSTI
audiocasts! These 10 audio presentations can be listened to anytime, anywhere.
The “Self-Storage Business Basics” package covers the ins and outs of
industry construction, development, real estate and finance. This collection comprises more than 11 hours of quality material.
(10 Audiocasts Total)
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.
In recent years, boat/RV storage has become the talk of the industry. What owners want to know is if they can make it “pencil out” or if it’s the right play for their particular storage site. This fast-paced, informative session will discuss the characteristics of boat/RV storage in detail and provide insight to trends and analysis on overall construction costs. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 65 minutes. Accompanied by a 2-page companion manual.
Speaker: Caesar Wright, Mako Steel Inc., and Larry Damato, Damato Associates Inc.
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.
This book addresses the essentials of self-storage construction, including
how to choose a contractor/construction team and the overall building
process. You'll learn the top 10 mistakes to avoid, site planning and
unit mix, and details of multistory storage and conversions. In addition,
you'll read about specific project components such as roofing and doors.
The book also includes a special section about building boat and RV
storage. (33 pages)
Cost-Effective Development: Integrating Storage With Green Building Techniques
Audiocast
This presentation will address the overall development process and how to integrate "green" building solutions that will positively affect your storage facility and reduce operating costs. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 50 minutes. Accompanied by a 82-page companion manual.
As an ancillary service, RV and boat storage has developed an identity
independent from traditional self-storage. It's important for developers
to educate themselves on the design and construction issues specific to
this exciting product. This session was recorded at the 2006 Inside Self-Storage
Expo in Las Vegas, the industry's largest conference and tradeshow. Running
time: 72 minutes. Accompanied by a 75-page companion manual.
Save money and conserve energy with the use of solar building panels. This option is particularly popular in a boat/RV-storage application, but can be used in conjunction with most any storage structure. Get on board with green building and explore this environmental approach to construction. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 61 minutes. Accompanied by a 27-page companion manual.
Speaker: Robert J. Hayworth, Baja Construction Co. Inc.
“Green” design and construction practices can provide a higher return on investment over the lifespan of a facility than building strictly to local codes. This session will explore how green building techniques can lower initial investment costs and reduce long-term energy expenses. It will also explain the LEED Green Building Rating System and present several design strategies for making self-storage more sustainable. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 51 minutes. Accompanied by a 2-page companion manual.
Personal warehouses, also known as storage condominiums, represent an exciting and expanding market niche. Unlike traditional storage, “condos” represent an ownership opportunity to the user, and frequently include high-end options such as climate control, wash areas for vehicles, electricity, phone lines and security. Come learn the issues and considerations for designing, building and selling this new product! This session was recorded at the 2007 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow. Running time: 54 minutes. Accompanied by a 2-page introduction.
Reflective Insulation: Protecting Your Facility From Condensation
and Heat Gain
Audiocast
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.
Round out your industry library with this complete set of SSTI e-books!
Receive one book in each subject category: finance, real estate, construction,
development, facility management, site maintenance, legal issues, insurance,
marketing, technology, security, specialty storage and staffing. This
is an invaluable resource for anyone learning about the storage business.
It's also a fantastic reference to keep on the office shelf (or computer)
and use during employee training. This collection comprises more than
450 pages of quality material. (13 E-Books Total)
Take an in-depth look at the process of hiring a construction contractor. During this session, you’ll learn to analyze and select the best contractor with the right qualifications. Our speaker will tell you when the contractor should get involved and what his role is as part of the development team. You should leave this seminar with a thorough understanding of the construction process and how vitally important it can be to your project’s success. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 45 minutes. Accompanied by a 14-page companion manual.
Speaker: Charles Plunkett, Capco Steel Inc./Artistic Builders Inc.
The Top 10 Things to Consider When Designing Your Storage Site
Audiocast
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.
When it comes to building a self-storage project, do you know the answers to these important questions: How do I make money? Is the project worth building? How much will it cost? Our speaker will take you through all the critical issues to address when determining the economic feasibility of your self-storage investment. This session was recorded at the 2008 Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow.Running time: 56 minutes. Accompanied by a 18-page companion manual.
