An event or exhibition structure is unlike any other temporary building requirement. It is not just functional. It is part of the brand experience, and visitors start forming an impression the moment they can see it from across a showground or event site. Getting the structure right is as important as getting the content inside it right.
The Main Structure Types
Clearspan event structures are the most flexible option. Large, column-free internal spaces that can be configured almost any way you like. The right choice when internal layout flexibility is the priority. Most have PVC or fabric roofing with solid or glass wall options. See our temporary event structures range.
Solid wall exhibition buildings are what you need when the structure has to look and feel like a premium permanent building. Solid wall panels give a clean, high-specification exterior finish that a PVC tent simply cannot match. Add full-height glass sections, glazed doors and custom branding and you have a structure that genuinely stands out. We demonstrated this for Finlay at Hillhead, where the brief was to create something that would be remembered on a competitive showground. See the full exhibition structures range.
Fully branded structures go beyond the building itself to create a complete brand environment. Custom graphics applied to external panels and internal surfaces, brand-matched flooring, branded furniture and display systems. This is the highest-specification option and requires close collaboration between your brand team and our design team in the weeks before the event.
Questions to Answer Before You Call
What is the maximum available footprint on site? What is the intended visitor flow through the structure? What are the event access and dismantling windows? What brand guidelines apply, including colours, logo specifications and typography? What are the power, data and AV requirements? Is the surface hard standing or grass? Are there height restrictions on the showground?
Having clear answers to those questions means we can produce an accurate specification and quote much faster. If you have a site plan, bring it.
Lead Times
A standard clearspan event structure with no branding can typically be specified, quoted and installed within two to four weeks for smaller structures. A branded solid wall exhibition structure needs significantly more time. Design collaboration, graphics production and client sign-off typically take four to eight weeks before fabrication and installation can begin. For major trade shows, enquire at least eight to twelve weeks before the event date.
Planning Permission
For events lasting under 28 days, temporary structures generally do not require planning permission. For longer events the position is more complex. The government’s Event Safety Guide and the Planning Portal are both useful references. We can advise on your specific situation when you enquire.
Dismantling and Site Clearance
All of our event and exhibition structures are fully dismantled and removed by our own team at the end of the event. The site is cleared and returned to its pre-event condition. Make sure you know the dismantling window your venue allows and include it in your brief so we can plan accordingly. Running over that window at a showground can be expensive.
To discuss your requirement, get in touch here or call 0203 758 3315.