Self-Storage Construction in 2025: Avoiding the Costly Mistakes

Join host Jared Gabaldon on Storage and Beyond for an essential deep dive into Storage Construction in 2025: Avoiding the Big Mistakes. This episode features Patrick McAllister, CEO of Storage Building Company (SBC), and Tony Domicolo, Southeast Regional Sales Manager at SteelBlue Building Components. Discover how industry leaders tackle common pitfalls in self-storage construction, streamline projects, and future-proof developments for 2025 and beyond.

What We Discussed:

The top 3 mistakes developers make: patent framing systems, funding delays, and poor team oversight

Why competitive bidding trumps proprietary designs (and saves costs)

How timely funding accelerates timelines and avoids stalled projects

The role of experienced teams in managing complex builds across 34+ states

Steel tariffs, supply chains, and cost-saving strategies for 2025

SBC’s “easy button” approach: bundling 35-40% of projects into one contract

Perfecting the storage experience with communication, flexibility, and risk mitigation

Work with Pat McAllister & SBC:
https://www.storagebuildingcompany.com/

With over 15 years in steel fabrication and self-storage construction, Patrick McAllister founded SBC in 2019 to simplify complex builds. Today, SBC delivers over 70 projects annually, combining structural steel, cold form framing, and turnkey solutions to ensure developers avoid costly delays and inefficiencies.

Work with SteelBlue:
https://hubs.ly/Q0349_PN0

SteelBlue Building Components specializes in high-quality roll-up door and hallway systems for self-storage facilities. Trusted by developers nationwide, their focus on precision manufacturing and on-time delivery ensures projects stay on track, even in volatile markets.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:15 Pat's Journey into Storage Construction
01:13 Common Mistakes in Storage Construction
02:32 Importance of Funding and Oversight
05:26 Communication and Scheduling in Projects
06:34 Challenges and Solutions in Storage Construction
17:04 Choosing the Right Suppliers
24:55 Advice for Developers and Future Plans
28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts