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Self-Storage Construction: Where it started, interesting stats, and a horror novel by the author of “Walking Dead”

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Self-Storage Construction: Where it started, interesting stats, and a horror novel by the author of “Walking Dead” PETRA is in the middle of building its third self-storage project and will be breaking ground shortly on its fourth with a fifth project for the year currently bidding. With self-storage being all the rage, I wanted to know more about this seemingly recession proof business. Here is a quick look at an industry that answers the question “What do I do with all my stuff?” Self-Storage History According to SBOA, self-storage development began in the United States after World … [Read more...]

Progress Continues at Mirror Lake Village

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Earthwork continues at Mirror Lake Assisted Living Project. Retaining walls are getting back-fill, prep for curb gutter and ATB driveways. Garage entrance is poured and curb work is in process. The project includes 69,000 sft of living and support space in two three story structures for a total of 54 units. The assisted living village includes a full commercial kitchen, dining facilities, library, theater, and outdoor walk paths. The buildings will be built on top of a 65 stall, 29,600 sf, concrete parking garage. We had a chance to fly the drone at the project site end of September: … [Read more...]

Drone Flight Holiday Inn October

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Framing on the first level is nearing completion with the second level framing to follow. Located in Nampa, Idaho, this Design-Build project will be a four story, 85 room hotel with a large lobby, commercial kitchen, and conference rooms. Surface parking, site work, and landscaping are also included in the project scope. … [Read more...]

PT deck up next for Sunrise Eleven Apartments

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Sunrise Eleven Apartment project in Shoreline, Washington had the last concrete pour of the slab on grade for the parking level last week. With foundation walls and slab on grade complete, shoring is being set and PT deck will be poured soon. The five story apartment building includes a total of 66,758 sf, with 54 parking spaces at the ground level. The project will encompass 60 units from studio sized to two bedroom. The work includes full site improvement, excavation, shoring, structural and post tension concrete, CMU, wood framing, a membrane roof, elevator, with Design-Build mechanical … [Read more...]

StoragePlus is Out of the Ground

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StoragePlus is out of the ground. The steel framing crew has made steady progress on the first building, Building A. Concrete has been placed for Buildings E, G and I slabs this week. The storage project is located off Eagle Road in Boise, Idaho and includes nine buildings that range from 2,850 sf to 32,534 sf. The storage facility is scheduled to be open by end of the year. … [Read more...]

Top 5 Qualification Questions to Ask Your General Contractor

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Top 5 Qualification Questions to Ask Your General Contractor So you have a great construction project ready to get out of the ground, investors are on board, location is primed, and now your next step; hiring the General Contractor (GC). How do you know which GC is the right fit for your project? There are several factors to consider. Let’s start with these top 5 qualification questions to ask the GC or better yet to include in your Request for Qualifications. 1. Experience Experience is a no brainer, you want a GC that has performed the same kind of work multiple times. No … [Read more...]

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