Warming trends

October 1, 2013  |  Features, On the Job

Provide a safe, comfortable environment for guests by matching the right heating solution to a tented event. By Holly O’Dell A proper heating system can extend the tent-event season into cooler months. By understanding the different types of heating methods, their pros and cons, and special co…
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Fire prevention

October 1, 2013  |  Safety & Codes

Industry experts and the California State Fire Marshal work to update flammability document. The California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) is updating its textile flammability document, Title 19, for the first time since 1993. A change to the pass/fail for the small-scale test was drafted in 1993 and has…
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Ballasting act

August 1, 2013  |  Features, On the Job

Tent Rental Division-developed ballasting tool provides an accurate way to calculate ballast weights. By Jake Kulju Poet Maya Angelou is known for the saying, “When you know better, you do better.” Tent installations may be an odd application for a poet’s inspirational words, but t…
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Finding the right EPA-compliant temporary power supplier

August 1, 2013  |  On the Job

By Greg Meador Q: What should an event planner look for in an EPA-compliant temporary power supplier? A: There is growing urgency to provide environmentally friendly power solutions designed to abide by applicable laws, regulations and industry standards. However, many event planners are not looking…
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Changes to the International Fire Code

August 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Safety & Codes

Proposed code changes point to more industry scrutiny. Proposed changes to the International Fire Code (IFC) and International Building Code (IBC) have the potential to affect tent rental companies and manufacturers at every level. Tom Markel, owner of Bravo Events, Buffalo, N.Y., and William Fitch,…
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Understanding engineered tents

August 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Features, Safety & Codes

A comprehensive understanding of engineered tents provides peace of mind. By Pamela Mills-Senn As cities and municipalities grow increasingly risk averse and safety aware, the demand for engineered tents has surged. “The market is definitely strong,” says Jeff McInnes, North American sal…
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Build a rapport

August 1, 2013  |  Features, Management, Safety & Codes

The permitting process for tent installations can be fraught with frustration, but there are strategies for satisfying code officials while serving customers. As president and CEO of Big 4 Party Rentals and Event Solutions, Rob Roberts is an expert in filing for permits and working with code officia…
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Safe and profitable tent rental

August 1, 2013  |  Features, Markets, Safety & Codes

Safety and service go hand in hand with successful bidding and profitable tent rental. By Michael Tharpe The balance of safety and service with price and profit when bidding tent jobs is part of the tent rental industry’s culture. Sadly, the myth has emerged that “no tent rental company …
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An app for safe digging

August 1, 2013  |  Safety & Codes

Minnesota leads the way for damage prevention with its new Call Before You Dig App. The national “Call Before You Dig” 811 campaign has been saving lives for several years by providing one standardized number in the U.S. to call to identify underground utility lines. Minnesota is among t…
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Creating an enlightening experience

June 1, 2013  |  On the Job, Tent Décor

Q & A with lighting designer Brian Toner. By Melissa Paul Lighting is the fairy dust at events, the invisible element that transforms a room from boring to beautiful. The most stunning centerpieces, table linens, menu cards and product displays are for naught if the space is poorly lit. Especial…
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