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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 …

Working with variations in building codes

October 1, 2009 | Safety & Codes

By Juli Case Q: I’m installing a tent in a county I haven’t worked in before and the local code official is asking for things that aren’t in the building code. What do I do? A: The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code, meaning that even in states that have ado…

Material safety

October 1, 2009 | Safety & Codes

Make sure your company is buying quality tents made from quality components. Competition in tent manufacturing raises the bar—that’s true no matter what the industry. But competition also raises the responsibility of tent rental companies to do their best to investigate the quality of th…

Practicing sustainability in the tent rental industry

August 1, 2009 | Features, On the Job

Tent renters benefit the environment—and their own profitability—when they get the most use possible out of their tents. By Peder Engebretson Hybrid cars, compost piles and recycling bins are signs of the times. But what does sustainability mean in regard to event tents? On the one hand,…

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…

Spotting tent quality

August 1, 2009 | Event Production, Features, Safety & Codes

Knowing how to spot superior shelters can save the day. By Barb Ernster John Crowley can spot a quality tent just by looking at it. “You get a feel for a good tent when you see it. It looks structurally superb,” says the general manager of ProEm Distinctive Tents in Denver, Colo. He sums…

Safe driving practices

August 1, 2009 | Safety & Codes

Save lives by educating your employees on safe driving practices. Stay safe Use a seat belt at all times—drivers and passengers. Be well-rested before driving. Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy. Set a realistic goal for the number of miles that you can drive safely each day. If you…

Mood lighting

June 1, 2009 | Event Production, Features, On the Job, Tent Décor

Tent rental companies take on the latest lighting technology, techniques and trends to create events that shine. By Holly O’Dell A well-designed tented lighting scheme can add elegance to a wedding, bring a party’s theme to life or enliven a corporate function. Tent rental companies are …

Anchoring in wet soil

June 1, 2009 | On the Job

By Michael Tharpe Q: What should I consider when anchoring in wet soil? A: Therein lies the problem: the ground on which the tent sets. Anchoring is accomplished by fastening guys (ropes, webs or cables) to the top of the side pole or bracket and attaching the other end to an anchoring device, such …

Crane safety

June 1, 2009 | Industry News, Safety & Codes

Glen Johnson, business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E)/Local 49, testified in front of an OSHA panel in Washington D.C. on March 17, hoping to help shape newly proposed standards that would improve crane safety across the United States. In Minnesota, Johnson has b…

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