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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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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Strategies for safe job sites

August 1, 2012  |  Features, Management, Safety & Codes

Avoid on-the-job injuries by preparing your staff. By Michael Tharpe Safety issues often go unnoticed when staff is under pressure to get the job done. While everyone is responsible for making safe decisions, it falls on owners and crew leaders to give installers the training they need, adequate bre…
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Invest in safety

August 1, 2012  |  Management, Safety & Codes

Invest 10 hours of training to ensure safety for your workers. It’s not mandatory … or legislated. That’s the first good news. The Outreach Training Program by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a voluntary program with a purpose of promoting workplace saf…
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Danger underground: call 811 before digging

June 1, 2012  |  Safety & Codes

Protect people and profits by calling 811 before you dig. By Jennifer Connally Safety is a priority for tent installation companies, and hitting a gas pipeline or electric cable can cause serious injury or death. Driving in stakes for large commercial tents is considered excavation in all 50 states.…
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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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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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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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Five steps toward tent safety

October 1, 2011  |  Safety & Codes

Conduct a hazard analysis to protect employees and your business. Many workers are injured and killed at the workplace every day in the United States. You can help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by looking at your workplace operations, establishing proper job procedures and ensuring that a…
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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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