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Choosing an Event Infrastructure Partner

Choosing an Event Infrastructure Partner

A temporary structure can look finished from the front while critical work is still unresolved behind it. If the service route is blocked, the ground protection is inadequate, the power plan has not been tested or the welfare provision is in the wrong place, the...
How to Plan Marquee Capacity for Major Events

How to Plan Marquee Capacity for Major Events

A marquee that looks generous on a site plan can feel immediately constrained once catering, production, queues, furniture and working staff move in. Knowing how to plan marquee capacity is therefore not simply a question of dividing guest numbers by square metres. It...
Marquee Anchoring on Hardstanding Explained

Marquee Anchoring on Hardstanding Explained

A hard surface can appear to make a marquee build straightforward. There is no soft ground, no muddy vehicle routes and no need to drive stakes through turf. In practice, marquee anchoring on hardstanding often requires more early-stage planning than a grass-site...
The Best Temporary Structures for Festivals

The Best Temporary Structures for Festivals

A festival site can look straightforward on a plan and become complicated as soon as the first lorry reaches the gate. Ground conditions, delivery routes, wind exposure, crowd flows, licensing requirements and a fixed opening time all influence the choice of...
Temporary Backstage Facilities Hire That Works

Temporary Backstage Facilities Hire That Works

At a major event, the backstage area is where the day is won or lost. It is where crew arrive, artists prepare, catering turns around, radios are issued, equipment is stored and production decisions are made at pace. Temporary backstage facilities hire is not simply a...
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