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When Permanent Buildings Can’t Keep Up

When Permanent Buildings Can’t Keep Up

Smarter Ways to Add Space Fast The Risk of Waiting for “The Right Building” Permanent buildings promise certainty. In reality, they often introduce delay at the exact moment speed matters. Planning approval takes time.Groundworks slow progress.Capital investment locks...
Lessons from Scotland’s Event Calendar

Lessons from Scotland’s Event Calendar

Managing Crowds, Weather & Terrain Scotland doesn’t do easy events. Our calendar is packed, our locations are spectacular, and our conditions are famously unforgiving. From city centres that creak under festival footfall to open fields that can turn in a single...
Successful Events Start With Supplier Collaboration

Successful Events Start With Supplier Collaboration

The strongest events are built on partnerships Ok, so you don’t have to be this close! (above pic) But there’s a point in every successful event where it becomes impossible to say who “owned” which part of the delivery. Not because roles were unclear, but...
From Fields to Festivals

From Fields to Festivals

How Logistics Shape Audience Experience Most audiences think an event begins when they arrive. When the music starts. When the lights come on. When the first drink is poured. But anyone who has ever built an outdoor event knows the truth. The audience experience is...
What Event Managers Can Learn From Military Logistics

What Event Managers Can Learn From Military Logistics

The first time someone compared large-scale event delivery to military logistics, you laugh. It feels dramatic. A bit over the top. After all, we’re building events, not deploying troops. But the longer you’ve worked in this industry, the harder it’s been to ignore...