Construction management
Resolve Self-Storage
Resolve is a self-storage development firm that works in two phases. Phase 1 is owner's representative work through pre-construction: testing whether a project is viable, eliminating unnecessary cost, overseeing and managing design teams, navigating planning and zoning, producing real budgets and schedules, and obtaining and comparing contractor bids. Phase 2 is acting as general contractor for the build itself.
As general contractor the firm manages ground-up construction, conversions of existing buildings, and expansions of existing sites. It says it works on a full cost transparency basis and that its contractor fees average lower than most builders across the country, positioning the combined role as a cheaper path than hiring a separate consultant and builder.
The principals are self-storage owners, developers, and brokers themselves. Credentials listed on the site include a licensed general contractor with commercial construction management and estimating experience, a CCIM, the principal broker and managing partner of Nexus Commercial Advisors, the author of a book on creating wealth through self-storage, and the developer of a self-storage financial analysis tool. They also publish more than 400 training videos for independent owners and developers.
Engagements start with a free 30-minute video consultation. Fees are not published, and the site does not state which states the firm works in, so geographic coverage is worth confirming directly. The office is at 8004 Lyndon Centre Way, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40222, with a published number of 502-262-3389.
Best for
New and existing self-storage owners planning a ground-up build, a conversion, or an expansion who want one firm from feasibility through construction. Not a fit for owners who only need help operating or managing a facility.
What they do
- Owner's representative for self-storage development
- Self-storage feasibility review
- Site selection and land acquisition support
- Planning and zoning navigation
- Design team oversight
- Budget and schedule preparation
- Contractor bid solicitation and comparison
- General contracting for ground-up storage builds
- Conversion of existing buildings to storage
- Expansion of existing storage sites
What stands out
- Works in two phases: owner's representative before construction, then general contractor for the build.
- States that its contractor fees are on average lower than most builders across the country.
- Principals include a licensed general contractor and a CCIM who own and operate self-storage facilities.
- Offers a free 30-minute video consultation as the first step.
- Publishes more than 400 training videos for independent self-storage owners and developers.