Australia-based self-storage operator U-Store-It is supporting South Australia Ambulance Service by providing free storage to house the materials that make “Trauma Teddies,” stuffed bears given to adults and children by rescue personnel dur…
Tick Box Initiative Aims to Prevent Illegal Storing Activity at UK Self-Storage Facilities
To prevent the storage of counterfeit and illegal goods in U.K. self-storage units, the Intellectual Property Office, Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom and Wales Heads of Trading Standards have launched a new initiative called Tick Box, a …
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Cloud-Based Video Surveillance: Providing ‘Eyes and Ears’ for Automated Self-Storage Facilities
While an unmanned facility can be advantageous for a self-storage owner or investor, it faces unique security challenges. Cloud-based video surveillance can help reduce risk. Here’s insight on choosing, placing and installing cameras for maximum …
Reducing Your Business Risk: Commonsense Advice for Self-Storage Facility Owners
Owning a self-storage business comes with many rewards, but there are also risks. Follow this advice on site security, maintenance, documentation and more so your property is well-protected.
Self-Storage Management Firms Report Early 2016 Financial Results
Self-storage property-management firms Absolute Storage Management (ASM) and Storage Investment Management Inc. (SIMI) have announced financial results for the first quarter and half of 2016, respectively. In general, the companies showed gains in key …
Self-Storage REITs Declare Second-Quarter 2016 Stock Dividends
The four 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 declared dividends for the second quarter of 2016.
Diversified Development Builds 3-Story Self-Storage Facility in Asheville, NC
Real estate developer Diversified Development Inc. is building a three-story self-storage facility in Asheville, N.C. The property on Bleachery Boulevard will comprise a total of 93,000 square feet, 64,000 of which will be rentable space. Expected to o…
3 Key Qualities to Consider When Hiring Self-Storage Contractors
While self-storage construction generally isn’t complicated, finding a contractor experienced in the sector can be extremely important when developing a project. Guest blogger Jano Montoya of P.B. Brown LLC offers three key qualities to consider …
3 Key Qualities to Consider When Hiring Self-Storage Contractors
While self-storage construction generally isn’t complicated, finding a contractor experienced in the sector can be extremely important when developing a project. Guest blogger Jano Montoya of P.B. Brown LLC offers three key qualities to consider …