We’ve divided our popular Development Workshop into two four-hour sessions to allow a deeper dive into critical aspects of planning and building. This outlines the scope of the afternoon session.

Agenda
1-1:30 p.m. – Overview/Introduction (Lindau)
1:30-2:15 p.m. – Traditional Construction (Saunders)
2:15-3 p.m. – Multi-Story Construction (Overcash)
3-3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15-4 p.m. – Conversions (Reid)
4-4:30p.m. – Renovations/Expansions (Carrell)
4:30-5 p.m. – Conclusion and Q&A (Lindau)

Once you know your land is suitable for self-storage development, you need to maximize it for the best customer experience and return on investment. This workshop will explain important building strategies for any type of project. Our presenters will address considerations for traditional and multi-story construction, conversions, and facility renovations and expansions. Discover which approach is right for your investment with insight from this group of experts.

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

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Development Workshop: Building Phase

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