Chill out with the right cooling system

August 1, 2012  |  Features, On the Job

The right cooling device, appropriately placed, allows guests to focus on the event—not their discomfort. By Holly O’Dell Many event-tent renters place a priority on the look of the tent and its interior decor, but the feel—i.e., temperature—of the event also plays an importa…
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The right weight safely secures a tent

August 1, 2012  |  On the Job

When staking wasn’t possible, L&A Event Rentals preserved safety by having the proper ballast. When the University Medical Center of Princeton in Plainsboro, N.J., was ready to open its doors to the community, it called on L&A Event Rentals to oversee the tented event. The grand openin…
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The right weight—ballast, that is

April 1, 2012  |  Industry News, On the Job

TRD’s ballasting tool helps companies calculate proper ballast weights. In January 2011 TRD members voted unanimously to allocate funds to conduct a ballasting study. Clemson University conducted the research, and study findings were presented at Tent Conference 2012 . The study findings provi…
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Case study: bridge installation

April 1, 2012  |  Features, On the Job, Project Briefs

Installing tents for the dedication of the University of Virginia’s South Lawn pedestrian bridge was no walk in the park. By Janice Kleinschmidt When the University of Virginia (UVA) asked Skyline Tent Co. of Charlottesville, Va., to install a tent on a new 100-foot-wide pedestrian bridge to a…
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How to get tent installation permits

October 1, 2011  |  Features, Management, On the Job

Work successfully with code officials to gain tent installation permits. By David A. MacArthur Pulling permits to erect tents can be like trying to hit a moving target because different code enforcement officers and fire department inspectors interpret codes differently. Understanding ahead of time …
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Tent power 101

August 1, 2011  |  Event Production, Features, On the Job

Designing a power plan that meets the needs of the client—unobtrusively—can mean the difference between an event’s failure and success. By Bobby Braun People are “plugged in” today more than ever. As the demand for electronics increases, so does the need for power. The …
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Tent fabric cleaning options

April 1, 2011  |  On the Job

By Chuck Shipp Q: My tent fabric has a stain that regular cleaning won’t remove. What are my options? A:Tent cleaning usually does a good job of washing away dirt and grime, but the solutions do not always remove the variety of stubborn stains tents can pick up when in use or in storage. Howev…
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Tent cleaning essentials

December 1, 2010  |  Features, On the Job

When it comes to tent cleaning, a job worth doing is worth doing well. By Jamie Swedberg If you have a delicate constitution, brace yourself. Paul Krugman, general manager of Clean Awn, a tent and awning cleaning company based in Lakewood, Calif., can tell horror stories of tent cleaning attempts go…
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The advantages of forming partnerships with lighting vendors

October 1, 2009  |  Features, Management, On the Job

Even if you stock lighting equipment, a relationship with a lighting vendor will help you take advantage of everything fabric has to offer. By Jon Weingarten A continuing trend in the tent rental industry is the “one-stop shop” business model in which rental companies offer party rental …
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Considerations for safely wiring a tent

August 1, 2009  |  On the Job

By Tom Markel Q: What are the considerations for safely wiring a tent? A: In the United States, requirements for providing electricity are covered by the National Electric Code (NEC) 2008, also known as Article 70 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and adopted by states and local go…
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