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The Construction Contract and Budget Costs First-Time Developers Often Get Wrong
By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e What every self-storage developer needs to know about contracts, contingencies, and the hidden costs that can derail your bank loan before you break ground Building a self-storage facility is one of the most rewarding investments in commercial real estate, but the path from signed contract to open doors is full of financial landmines that catch even smart, experienced developers off guard. Most of those landmines share a common tr
Mar 13


The High Price of "Waiting for the Perfect Moment" in Self-Storage
In the world of self-storage development, "wait and see" is often the most expensive strategy you can adopt.
Jan 2


General Conditions in Self-Storage Development Contracts
By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e In self-storage construction, General Conditions refer to indirect costs required to...
Aug 15, 2025


Often Overlooked Self-Storage Construction Expenses for Owners
By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e Self-storage developers often miss key owner-related construction expenses. These line...
Aug 8, 2025
Webinar Replay: Real Talk on Construction Costs
By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchise In a recent webinar hosted by the Storage Authority experts, we dove deep into the world of...
Feb 21, 2025


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Feb 6, 2025


Going for gold
By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchise The Storage Authority philosophy will always be the gold standard! Whichever stage of...
Aug 8, 2024


How does ledge affect a self-storage site?
By Garrett Byrd StorageAuthority is the only self-storage franchise in the U.S. The impact of ledge on a self-storage site primarily...
Dec 15, 2023


Navigating the Self-Storage Development and Construction Process with Storage Authority
By Garrett Byrd Are you considering venturing into the self-storage industry but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of development...
Sep 22, 2023


Pros and Cons of Single-Story vs. Multi-Story Self-Storage Development
By Garrett Byrd V.P of StorageAuthority Franchise When embarking on the journey of self-storage facility development, one of the key...
Aug 25, 2023


27 common Design & construction mistakes to Avoid
Twenty-Seven Common Design And Construction Mistakes To Avoid by Marc Goodin Common design and construction mistakes can cost an owner...
Jul 26, 2021
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