5 Event Build Decisions That Get Harder — and More Expensive — When Left Too Late
Event Build Planning: 5 Decisions You Should Make Early There is a point in almost every event project when someone says: “We can sort that nearer the time.” Sometimes they absolutely can. But after more than 20 years working on temporary event structures, we have also seen how small decisions can become much bigger ones when they are left too late. “Early planning is not about locking ...
The Event Build Glossary: 25 Terms Every Event Organiser Should Know
Temporary Event Terminology Explained If you have ever sat in a planning meeting wondering what on earth people mean by RAMS, CDM, HIAB or overlay, you are definitely not the only one. Every industry has its own shorthand, and temporary events are no different. The trouble is, event build language often gets used as if everyone already knows it. If you are an event organiser juggling deadlines, suppliers, ...
Planning a Winter Event? Why August Is the Best Time to Start
For event organisers, winter success starts months before the temperature drops It may still be summer, but for experienced event organisers, August is often when winter planning begins. Christmas parties, festive hospitality spaces, winter sporting events and seasonal brand activations might feel a long way off, but some of the most successful winter events are already being discussed, designed and suppliers locked in. While planning a winter ...
4 Things Event Organisers Should Know Before Build Day
For Event Organisers, the Best Builds Start Long Before Installation Day By the time guests or event attendees arrive, everything looks effortless. The structures are in place. The space feels polished. The branding is exactly where it should be. And the event appears ready to run seamlessly. But what most people never see is everything that happens beforehand. As the UK events season reaches its peak, thousands ...
What Impacts the Cost of an Event Structure (And Why Quotes Vary)
The Cost of An Event Structure When planning an event, it’s not uncommon to receive very different quotes for what appears to be the same structure. On the surface, if you’re the event organiser gathering quotes, it can often feel confusing, especially when sizes and visuals look similar. In reality though, the cost of an event structure is influenced by a range of factors, and not all ...
7 Key Challenges of Multi-Contractor Event Builds (And How to Get Them Right)
The Challenge With Complex Event Builds When a large scale event starts to come together, there are often dozens of contractors working towards the same fixed deadline and event live date. Managing multi-contractor event builds comes with several challenges, including scheduling conflicts, space constraints, and real-time problem solving. Success depends on coordination, communication and experienced teams. Behind every polished event is a fast moving, high pressure environment ...
