Selecting the proper metal building to fit your needs and goals is important.

But so is deciding on the construction crew that will help you erect this new structure. Dean Brown, president of American Steel Buildings, says this decision can make a world of difference.

"Everybody makes mistakes," Brown said. "But the difference between an experienced crew and an inexperienced construction crew could be the difference in what mistakes are made and how they're handled. In erecting a self storage building, you may not have to worry about hitting a gas line, but there are other issues. Choosing the right crew can help eliminate the possibility of costly and harmful mistakes."

Whether you're new to the self storage industry or just wanting to expand your current self storage metal building, consider if any construction crew member carries insurance or not.

"The crew you choose should most definitely have general liability and workman's comp insurance," said Brown. "Those are both critical. If they don't, move on to the next person."

Moreover, all workers should have experience in constructing steel and metal buildings, ideally these would include small storage units and larger commercial metal building structures.

"There's a big difference between building a wood frame house and putting up a self storage building," said Brown. "You need a crew with the right experience. They should also be professional, and put the building up tight and correct, according to the plans."

Lastly, a good crew will always clean up the job site and sweep out the units after they've finished constructing the metal building.