Posted by Ghia Nellis on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 @ 05:12 PM
Our Mako crew just arrived in sunny Las Vegas, NV at the beautiful Caesar's Palace for the annual Fall SSA Trade Show.
Visit us at booth #526 and enter in a raffle to win a $100 Visa gift card (one drawing each day).
Also, benefit from NO COST ENGINEERING with a signed materials contract!
http://www.selfstorageevents.org/websites/ssavegas2010/index.php?p=1
Of course, if you can't make it out to Las Vegas we can always help you over the phone--call us at 800-383-4932.
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 @ 12:30 PM
I have always been a big fan of Yogi Berra and his famous quotes. While most people find them amusing and nonsensical, I have found them to sometimes be a bit more profound. As I experience more of life, (an easier to swallow way of saying “getting older.”), I even find times when old Yogi really makes good sense. So follow along as Caesar and I apply the philosophy of Yogi Berra to the current Boat and R.V. market. Considering the state of things, do you have anyone better to recommend?
“You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”
Storage industry feasibility and demographic expert R.K. Kliebenstein told us that “there appears to be about a two year window for investing in the Boat and R.V. market.” The problem is, he told us that almost two years ago. He had just put aside all of his data on self-storage, and said that the Boat and R.V. market called for an entirely “new template.”
His new template was scrupulous, the numbers worked, and the returns looked great. And then the sky fell, to say that there was a change in the economy would rank right up there with a Yogi Berra quote. We came to Yogi’s proverbial fork in the road, and apparently, we have taken it. However, let’s look at some pluses that are a result of what’s happening.
“The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase.”
As it always is in economic reality, what is a loss to some can become a gain to others. Land costs have decreased, steel prices are as low as they have been in years, concrete is readily available and less expensive, good crews are scratching to find work, just to name a few. The bottom line, this is actually a great time to build.
You’re thinking, “These guys don’t have a clue what is going on in the financial world.” Oh, we know, all too well we know. The question really is, do the current savings in land and construction offset the cost of money? That’s where the experts and your instincts come in. Hey come on, we’re steel guys. Don’t ever let the steel guys influence the feasibility of a project; they all look good to us!
However, now more than ever, paying attention to every detail is crucial in making a project work.
Read More....docs/Batter Up.pdf
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Fri, Aug 27, 2010 @ 12:01 PM
It’s a tale that is widely known in the storage industry. Many cities and towns turn away storage development based on principle. Some cities have a prejudged notion of the aesthetics, while others may not like certain issues like the lack of sales tax revenue.
That’s the wall Ted Deits, developer and owner of Eucalyptus at Beaumont in Beaumont, Calif., kept running into when he decided to develop a boat and RV storage facility.
Today, city leaders have called his facility a “diamond” in the community. However, the project is a little different than when Deits envisioned it in 2000; it is not just an RV and boat storage facility, but a condominium project with 107 fully-enclosed storage garages that are individually owned.
Eucalyptus at Beaumont is situated on 4.52 acres and has over 79,000 of builditn square footage. It sports all of the latest amenities important to RV and boat storage, including a 2,700 square foot clubhouse with Wi-Fi and big screen televisions, and stat-of-the-art security systems. Moreover, this spectacular facility was named as the 2009 Facility of the Year runner-up in the Specialty Storage category.
Read More...Eucalyptus at Beaumont - Messenger September 2010
Posted by Ghia Nellis on Mon, Aug 23, 2010 @ 04:14 PM
Efficiency, energy savings, and reducing our carbon footprint: all are goals of the GREEN MOVEMENT.
Just a few simple changes to your facility will get you eco-friendly.
Start off by replacing standard lightbulbs to CFLs (compact flourescent lightbulbs). CFLs emit the same amount of light yet use less power and last longer.
Next, surround your facility with drought-tolerant native plants. This type of landscape requires little maintenance. If you want even LESS maintenance, consider installing a rock landscape.
Sealing windows and doors can prevent heating and cooling from escaping through cracks. Additionally, installing insulation will help maintain the temperature inside the building.
If you are in the market to remodel, expand or update your facility, solar panels can easily be installed on rooftops of self storage facilities and boat/RV carports. Government rebates and tax credits may be available in your area to help offset the cost of solar technology.
To find out more adding solar panels to your self storage facility contact Mako Steel at 800-383-4932.
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 @ 10:19 AM
Join SSA in Las Vegas as we celebrate 35 years of serving the Self Storage industry. At our Fall Conference & Trade Show (September 1-2-3 at Caesars Palace), you’ll find sessions jammed with topics geared to facility owners, operators, investors, and managers.
This is your chance to learn from the best, network with your peers and the industry’s top suppliers. Experience for yourself the power of SSA as we present a program full of timely information for individuals responsible for every segment of the self storage industry…site and area managers, owners, developers, suppliers…those who have made (or plan to make) a significant investment in self storage.
THE SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION
SSA is the country’s only not-for-profit trade association working solely for owners, operators, and suppliers of the self storage industry. For 35 years, SSA has offered a professional network of information and a wealth of experience. SSA members have access to the advice, knowledge, and expertise of industry insiders and successful operators through our educational events. In Las Vegas, take the opportunity to learn from industry specialists who will share valuable advice and experience to help you in all aspects of your business.
http://www.selfstorageevents.org/websites/ssavegas2010/index.php?p=1
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 @ 04:29 PM
The 58th Annual California RV Show is just six weeks away! The Show is at the LA County Fairgrounds, called Fairplex, just off the 10 Freeway in Pomona, CA.
The California RV Show opens Friday, October 15th at 10am and runs through Sunday, October 24th. That's 10 days of incredible savings on the RV you have been thinking about buying for your family. RVing makes a lifetime of family memories and this is the place to score an incredible deal on the RV of your dreams.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend, because this manufacturers’ show is only once a year!
http://www.carvshow.com/
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Thu, Jun 24, 2010 @ 03:06 PM
How long does it take to erect the building and why?
While the size and complexity of each building design will of course affect the time needed for erection, there is a general rule of thumb. For scheduling purposes, we estimate that an experienced crew of five including a lead man should erect approximately five thousand square feet of building per week. This does not include roll-up doors or the interior hallway system. I always like to add at least one week to the total schedule to allow for “punch list” items and clean-up.
The proper scheduling of all of the other trades involved can also affect our schedule. We sometimes find our crews delayed by electricians, heating and cooling system installation, or drywall. We always make an extra effort to coordinate our work with the other trades. There is no need for one trade to have to be completely finished with their phase of work in order for another trade to begin theirs. Proper project management and scheduling can help in avoiding these delays.
Weather conditions must always be taken into consideration as well. In most parts of the country, especially during certain seasons, weather delays can always be expected.
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 02:15 PM
Click below to view our January eNewsletter!
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs009/1102543180405/archive/1102954153907.html
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Thu, Dec 17, 2009 @ 04:19 PM
We would like to thank Susan Bearid of Storage Max of Tyler for her valued input on our November Survey. Susan voted and analyzed each of our magazine advertisements and with her extensive background in marketing, was able to give us her expert opinion. Susan will receive a $50 VISA gift card.
The Survey winner has already been chosen, but if you would like to look at our ads, Click HERE
Posted by Jeannie LaMarsh on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 @ 04:13 PM
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