kenzie, Author at Spartan Construction

Permitting and Building Inspections: Navigating Through Municipalities as a Commercial Builder

It has been said many times through the trades that the Building Inspector is “always right” or “make sure and don’t piss the inspector off”. While some of these things may end up being true in some cases, this should not be the norm. It’s ok to disagree with the inspector and even at some points have a little push back on items that you may be confused by. The key here is to do your homework and make sure you find exactly in the code what you might be having issues with. This way you can respectfully present the item to the inspector so that they might see the issues. At the end of the day, the inspector and the Building Department are there to help and make sure that projects inside their jurisdiction are built correctly and safely so that they may last and be used for the common good of the public. As long as you stay as transparent and respectful as possible, dealing with municipalities might be able to go into your opportunities on the project instead of your risks.

By: Ross Sherrod Every General Contractor has a story of the difficulties that can arise while dealing with municipalities through the permitting and building inspection process. Though some of these stories may be humorous, it’s usually best to try to get ahead of or work around these issues to maximize production and minimize impacts on […]

Breaking Ground: Women Shaping the Construction Landscape

By: Kiki McCartney In celebration of Women in Construction Week, we dedicate this blog post to highlighting the invaluable contributions of women in an industry historically dominated by men. From breaking stereotypes to overcoming barriers, women in construction have demonstrated resilience, skill, and determination. This week serves as a reminder of the importance of gender […]

Factors Impacting the Ability to Obtain Real Estate Capital

By: Tim Littlejohn Real estate development, the lifeblood of communities, weaves its influence from small towns to bustling urban centers. This content is tailored to self-storage operators, offering insights into the world of real estate development financing. This exploration covers several key elements of this subject, starting with project initiation and ending with government involvement, […]

Wetlands: Essential Steps for Your Next Project

Navigating development in key markets amidst economic challenges and increasing competition in the self-storage industry can be demanding. One potential deal-breaker that often deters developers is the presence or potential of jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters.

Belleview

Service Provided: General Contracting.
Size: 77,700 sq. ft.
Completion Date: August 2024.
Client: FreeUp Storage Belleview.
Location: Belleview, Florida.

Mastering Construction Budgets: A Comprehensive Guide

In the realm of construction, managing budgets is more art than science. In the dynamic landscape of building projects, adapting to unforeseen challenges is a given. From municipal regulations to site complexities and fluctuating costs, controlling risks in the budget should be a high priority. However, with strategic planning, meticulous attention to detail, and leveraging […]

Expectations from Your Contractors: Ensuring a Seamless Self-Storage Project

In the booming world of self-storage investments, navigating the complexities of construction projects has become more challenging than ever before. As investors venture beyond traditional facility purchases, they often find themselves in need of contractors who understand the nuances of value-add facilities or raw land developments. However, ensuring a smooth partnership with your contractor requires […]

SCM Completes Their First Ground-Up Self-Storage Facility in Oregon, Expanding Their Footprint

Spartan Construction Management announced today the completion of our first ground-up development in Oregon and second ground-up facility to date. FreeUp Storage Sandy is a 353-unit storage facility with a total area of roughly 51,000 square feet situated at 16555 Champion Way in Sandy, Oregon. Drive-up storage spaces and heated inside units are available at the […]

Spartan Construction Adds Nearly 45,000 sq, ft. of Space to FreeUp Storage in Huntsville

Progress of a commercial construction project framed

We love growth, it’s at the core of what we do in construction. And recently, we’ve had the opportunity to experience some exciting growth of our own. In August 2022, Spartan Construction began a nearly 45,000-square-foot self-storage expansion at the FreeUp Storage facility in Huntsville, TX. Serving as both the design-build partner and general contractor, […]

Spartan Construction Expands in Texas, FreeUp Storage in Tyler Breaks Ground

Spartan Construction Team Groundbreaking

Tyler, TX is getting an upgrade. Spartan Construction Management announced that construction for an additional self-storage facility in Tyler, Texas is underway. Through this development, the current FreeUp Storage Tyler location will gain almost 54,000 square feet of storage space, including two climate-controlled buildings and 15 extra RV/boat storage slots. This Tyler location is Spartan’s […]