Artificial intelligence is fueling unprecedented growth in data center development. New facilities are being planned across the country, existing campuses are expanding, and demand for computing capacity shows no signs of slowing
Is Flex Space the Missing Piece in Your Self-Storage Growth Strategy?
Self-storage has proven itself as one of the most resilient and attractive asset classes in commercial real estate. Demand remains strong, operators continue investing in new technology and customer experiences, and developers
The Data Center Gold Rush Is Creating a Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
Everyone is talking about the explosion of data centers. AI is driving unprecedented demand. Cloud computing continues to expand. Companies of every size are consuming more data, requiring more storage, more processing power, and
Flex Space Reality Check: What Tenants Actually Pay For
There’s a persistent myth in the industry right now. Build flex space, label it “premium,” and the market will do the rest. But tenants are not buying into the concept of flex space. They’re buying out of frustration with
Flex Space Isn’t a Trend. It’s a Revenue Correction.
7 Ways Flex Space Delivers ROI—and Why Traditional Models Are Leaving Money on the Table For years, self-storage has been built on a simple idea: maximize square footage, push occupancy, control costs. That model still works. It
Data Centers Aren’t “Just Big Buildings”: 5 Requirements You Can’t Ignore
Data Centers Aren’t “Just Big Buildings”: 5 Requirements You Can’t Ignore At a glance, a data center can look like any other large industrial structure. Steel, walls, square footage. But in reality, these facilities are something
Building Beyond Storage: How Virginia Varsity Self Storage Is Redefining Modern Self-Storage
For Virginia Varsity Self Storage, growth has never been about simply adding more units. It has been about creating smarter, more functional spaces that better serve customers and communities alike. That mindset is what has
Boat & RV Storage Is Surging: What Developers Should Build Next
Boat and RV storage is no longer a niche add-on. It’s quickly becoming one of the most compelling development opportunities in self-storage. Across the U.S., ownership of recreational vehicles and boats remains strong, but the
Buildings That Adapt Win. BETCO's Flex Space Makes That Possible.
Self-storage has always rewarded efficiency. The right layouts, the right unit mix, and buildings that are easy to operate year after year. That still matters. What has changed is the pace of the market and the expectations
Third‑Generation Canopy Storage: The Smarter Way to Protect RVs and Boats
As RV and boat ownership continues to rise, storage expectations are evolving just as quickly. Owners no longer want to leave high‑value recreational vehicles exposed to the elements, yet fully enclosed structures aren’t always
