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, ...
Next-Level Event Design: Customising Tents, Marquees, and Truss Boxes for Impact
Structures are a key ingredient of any event design, creating the actual space, but what about the finish? Temporary event structures, like stretch tents, marquees, and truss boxes, are incredibly versatile. Whether you’re hosting a corporate activation, festival, or VIP event, these structures provide a blank canvas to ...
Why Booking Your Summer Event Structure Early Is Essential
Large-scale UK events (festivals, corporate conferences, sporting spectacles) require months of preparation. Securing venues, structures, caterers and other suppliers well in advance is crucial. Booking your summer event structure early means event planners can lock in preferred dates and prices before demand spikes, giving them “the most options available” ...
Sail GP 2025 Portsmouth: How WH Silverbacks Redefined Waterfront Viewing Spaces
Sail GP 2025 Project Overview Sail GP 2025 is a prestigious global sports championship (race) featuring high-speed F50 foiling catamarans. These incredible catamarans, which in themselves, are a world class example of nautical engineering design, and speed, use a foiling design lifting the boats out the water enabling ...
Selecting the Right Temporary Structure for Your Next Event
Choosing The Best Temporary Event Structure For Your Needs When planning an event, choosing the right temporary event structure can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when you’re starting with a blank canvas. With so many options available and factors to consider, it’s easy to feel unsure about where ...
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 ...
Site Surveys for Temporary Event Structures: The Essential Guide
What Every Event Organiser Needs to Know About Site Surveys Anyone who’s been involved in organising an event will know that the planning process involves so many details. But, when it comes to temporary event structures, it’s really important to plan this element properly, and early on. Why? ...
How to Choose the Right Temporary Event Structure Supplier: The Ultimate Checklist
When it comes to hosting unforgettable events, having the right event structure can make all the difference. Whether it’s a brand or sponsorship activation, wedding, corporate event, hospitality event, festival, or private celebration, selecting the right supplier is critical. This isn’t just an important consideration when thinking about how ...
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 ...
How WH Silverbacks Built a One Night Alpine Resort Experience in the UK
The Alpine Resort Experience Project Overview Imagine the charm of the snowy Alps transported to the serene UK countryside for a festive Christmas event this was the extraordinary vision that WH Silverbacks was tasked to bring to life. Dubbed the ‘Après Ski’ style event, this one-off project required ...
Weathering the Storm: AIG Women’s Golf Open 2024
Weathering the Storm: AIG Women's Golf Open 2024 The 2024 AIG Women's Open was held at the historic Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, from August 22nd to 25th, 2024. It was the 48th Women's British Open. We have been proud to provide supply structural solutions for this prestigious ...
The 152nd Open at Royal Troon – Double Deck Temporary Structure
Double Deck Temporary Structure - The 152nd Open at Royal Troon We interviewed one of our Owners and Chief Construction Builder about the build of one of the new Double Deck Temporary Structures we built for this years Open Golf 2024 Championship at Royal Troon. For those of you ...
The Secret of Strength: Unveiling the Power of Truss Structures
Unveiling the Power of Truss Structures When clients approach us with concerns about difficult spaces or limited room for traditional stretch tent setups, we understand the challenges they face. Our team is experienced in finding creative solutions to accommodate these unique situations. Whether it's a rooftop terrace, a small ...
