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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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. ...
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. ...
How to Brief Your Event Structure Supplier: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Good Brief Can Make Or Break Your Event As an event planner, knowing how to brief your event structure supplier effectively is essential for a smooth build and a memorable guest experience. The more clearly you communicate your event requirements, the better your supplier can deliver a ...
Outdoor Event Builds: Tips for Staying on Time and On Budget
Outdoor event builds are becoming more complex... As the events market continues to grow, outdoor event builds are becoming larger and more complex. As events continue to grow in scale and complexity, the need for rigorous, detailed planning has never been greater. Understanding the requirements for your temporary ...
Event Structures: 4 Ways to Turn Creative Ideas Into Reality
Ideas --> Reality Every great event starts with an idea. But what happens between the mood board and a finished structure is where success is really decided. Here we break down how creative concepts are best translated into buildable, safe and seamless event structures, and why early planning ...
Temporary Event Structures for Live Events: The Year of the Horse
Temporary Structures for Live Events You may or may not know that 2026 is the Year of the Horse in Chinese culture. Symbolising speed, strength, reliability and forward momentum, it felt like a fitting way to kick off the year and a useful lens through which to talk ...
Event Structures that Stole the Show: WH Silverbacks’ 2025 Year in Review
2025 in Review As 2025 comes to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on what has been a remarkable year for WH Silverbacks. From iconic sporting events to forward thinking corporate summits, this year has seen us grow, collaborate with some incredible teams and clients, ...
Outdoor Event Logistics: What to Know Before You Build
Outdoor Event Logistics - Planning Tips When it comes to planning an outdoor event and outdoor event logistics, the location can make or break the experience. A stunning piece of land might look ideal at first glance, but is it practical? Can it handle the build, the vehicles, ...
Custom Activations & Hospitality Spaces: WH Silverbacks Upgrades the AIG Women’s Open Village
AIG Women's Open Project Overview The AIG Women’s Open, organised by the R&A, is one of golf’s most prestigious events, first established in 1976 and recognised as one of five major championships in women’s golf. The latest edition was held at Porthcawl, Wales, a breathtaking seaside venue that ...
WH Silverbacks’ Event Structures at The Open Championship in Portrush
The Big Picture / The Open Championship 2025 Project Overview The Open Championship, often referred to simply as "The Open" or "The British Open" internationally, is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Organised by the R&A, based in St Andrews, Scotland, the ...
From Vision to Reality: Bespoke Event Structures for the Grand National 2025
The Big Picture/Grand National 2025 Project Overview The Grand National, held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, is a historic handicap steeplechase first run in 1839. Covering over 4 miles and featuring 30 fences, it is considered as Europe’s most valuable jump race, with a £1 million prize ...
Wimbledon Qualifying Competition 2023
The Wimbledon Championships are one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world, and to some the most prestigious. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in the world and the only one that still plays on grass. Players are admitted to the Wimbledon Championships based on ...
