As a leading self-storage facility construction company, ARCO National Construction offers best-in-class design-build solutions for self-storage facilities nationwide. With a collaborative, client-focused approach, we engage all stakeholders early to ensure project feasibility, cost efficiency, and long-term success. Our team understands the unique challenges of self-storage development, from site selection and unit mix design to zoning compliance and maximizing rentable square footage.
ARCO National Construction’s superior industry experience and expertise has made us a trusted partner for self-storage clients. Our team of design-build experts offers the ability to fully understand project scope, access feasibility, and provide cost-saving value engineering solutions.
With extensive industry experience meeting diverse self-storage project needs, ARCO has the expertise necessary to help owners and operators achieve successful facilities regardless of complexity or scale.
With extensive experience in single-story, multi-story, and mixed-use self-storage facilities, ARCO has the expertise and resources to guide projects from concept to completion—on time and within budget.
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”Not only did ARCO value engineer various tasks from day one, they dealt with and resolved numerous architectural and engineering issues while keeping our budget in-line. Their knowledge, experience, and workmanship are second to none. With their resources and business associates, there is no project they can’t handle.
Michael B. GordonCaruso Self Storage
When it comes to self-storage development, there are many design and construction details that must be considered to achieve a successful project. Understanding the unique requirements of each facility and the unit mix design is crucial to designing and building a functional and cost-effective facility. ARCO’s expertise combined with our design-build approach consistently results in a value-driven foot print that maximizes the site efficiency.
Self-storage construction depends on optimizing site coverage, ensuring smooth traffic flow, and designing for long-term operational efficiency. Every project requires careful planning to balance gross and rentable square footage, meet zoning compliance requirements, and maximize circulation efficiency. Proper floor-to-floor heights, vehicle access, and loading areas must be integrated into the design to streamline movement within the facility while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Our design-build approach ensures that these considerations are addressed in the earliest stages of development, creating facilities that are functional, efficient, and profitable.
Choosing the right site is critical to the long-term success of a self-storage facility. Demand continues to rise in urban, industrial, commercial, and suburban markets, and proximity to new residential developments is key to attracting customers. ARCO’s site feasibility services help developers make informed decisions by analyzing environmental conditions, municipal compliance, zoning restrictions, and utility access. Our team conducts in-depth evaluations to address potential site challenges proactively, ensuring that projects remain on schedule and within budget while maximizing net rentable square footage and lot coverage.
Building a high-performing self-storage facility requires a careful balance of durability, cost efficiency, and functionality. Selecting the right flooring type is a critical part of this process, requiring a deep understanding of concrete types and site dynamics to ensure long-term stability. Depending on the facility’s load-bearing needs and number of stories, concrete may be reinforced or unreinforced to provide the necessary structural support.
Thoughtful structural engineering during the design phase is essential to ensure the facility can handle high load-bearing capacities of 120 PSF, particularly in multi-story developments. In these cases, steel and metal framing are commonly used to support significant loads while maintaining efficiency. Additional key materials, such as TPO roofing, enhance energy efficiency and weather resistance, while custom façade designs ensure compliance with municipal codes and align with the owner's branding vision.
