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From CAD to reality
December 1st, 2012
Computer-aided design helps clients visualize their events, while offering practical applications. By Holly O’Dell When it comes to planning tented events, computer-aided design (CAD) software is a useful tool on many levels. It can help sell a job, help customers visualize the layout and assist vendors and installers in completing their jobs. “We have found […]
Dance floors take center stage
December 1st, 2012
Portable dance floors and event staging reach new heights of performance and creativity. By Danielle Beurteaux Staging and dance floors are integral to an event’s architecture. But in the past, function took precedence over form. As long as dance floors and stages did the job, no one really noticed them. Today, staging and dance floors […]
Massive tenting at the Ryder Cup
December 1st, 2012
Classic Tents brings game to the Ryder Cup. By Amir Hussain Long before the U.S. and European teams could begin their match play for the 2012 Ryder Cup, the course had to be prepared with temporary environments that could accommodate players and fans. The popular, biennial golf event—held in 2012 at Medinah Country Club in […]
Trade show strategies
December 1st, 2012
Get the most out of a trade show by strategizing before you leave home. By Sarah Lapping Industry manufacturers, suppliers and sponsors spend many hours preparing for trade shows. But if you are an attendee, do you prepare for a trade show or do you just show up? If you are planning to just show […]
Structural review for temporary structures
December 1st, 2012
By Edward J. Kaminski Q: When is a structural review required for temporary structures? A:The answer in the next edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) may be: “all the time.” Currently some building departments will not accept structural reviews for buildings or structures that are erected for less than 180 days. This situation creates […]
New year, new trends for 2013
December 1st, 2012
Event planners expect to see more customization, exquisite tent liners, rich colors and a rebounding economy in 2013. By Kelly Treadway Every new year brings new and exciting trends in the tent rental and event industry. We’ve asked event pros to predict what tenting decor trends we’ll see in 2013—and which trends will fade away. […]
A party with southern hospitality
December 1st, 2012
A holiday party at a private residence was so seamless, guests couldn’t tell where the house ended and the tent began. When a client with an elegant southern home planned to host 900 guests for a December 2011 holiday party, the primary challenges for Eventstar Structures of Medley, Fla., were to create an intimate atmosphere […]
Frame system
December 1st, 2012
The Maximizer Tent system is engineered to the latest IBC codes to aid with code compliance and to stand up to unexpected weather. Available in 10- to 50-foot widths, the system can be configured to fit specific needs. Graphics for branding are also available. SOURCE The SEC Group
Modular tent system
December 1st, 2012
The new 8-by-8-foot modular X-Gloo Tent System offers expanded branding opportunities for its clients. The 8-by-8-foot sidewalls offer greater surface area for personalization, while the roof also offers additional printable area. The larger lightweight tent meets the same standards as the rest of the X-Gloo line—once inflated with air, the structure is stable indoors or […]
Retractable roof
December 1st, 2012
With fabric or canvas cover options, this roof is an attractive alternative to a tent or fixed awning. It provides sunshade when closed, open-air enjoyment when retracted, and opens to more than 60 percent. Year-round use is possible, including snow load. SOURCE Cabrio Structures