Proposed code changes for temporary structures

June 1, 2025  |  News

The 2024 International Building Code has a major revision that impacts temporary structures. It allows them to remain in place for up to 365 days. Any building or structure that is erected for one year or less that serves as an Assembly occupancy or other public use will be classified as a Public-Oc…
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2025 State of the industry

June 1, 2025  |  News

The fact that a survey captures a moment in time was never more apparent than in the Advanced Textiles Association’s annual State of the Industry survey that occurred during the late February and early March period when the tariff rules being proposed by the federal administration were changing da…
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The real cost of a tent

June 1, 2025  |  News

Have you ever thought about the real cost of a tent purchase? When a business owner considers investing in new equipment, the decision often revolves around the upfront price tag. However, the real cost of purchasing equipment extends beyond its initial purchase price. In this edition of “Covered…
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Project Showcase: Arena Americas tents the U.S. Open

June 1, 2025  |  Showcase

Steeped in tradition, North Carolina’s Pinehurst Resort has hosted more golf championships than any other site in America—and providing structures to uphold that kind of history calls for nothing less than tenting excellence.
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Bringing in outside help

June 1, 2025  |  Features

Due to the seasonal nature of the workload, it has always been a challenge for tent and event rental companies to recruit enough employees each year. Since the pandemic dramatically reduced the labor pool, this process has grown even more difficult, leading many to outsource.
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Improving ladder safety

June 1, 2025  |  Features

Familiarity may breed contempt, but when it comes to ladders, it’s more a case of familiarity breeding carelessness. Ladders are such everyday pieces of equipment that people tend to forget how dangerous using them can be.
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Tent styles and trends

June 1, 2025  |  Features

As tents continue to evolve beyond functional backdrops and become more integral to the overall event experience, manufacturers are offering a wider range of styles and options to better meet customer aspirations as well as growing demand.
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Minimizing workers’ compensation costs

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Tips and Techniques

Each year, employers in the U.S. lose large amounts of money due to accidents in the workplace. This is especially true for those who operate in high-risk industries: sectors with the most vulnerabilities include construction, manufacturing, and health care. As a result, injuries can increase the pr…
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PPE and bad excuses

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Safety

Why do tent installers fail to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites?
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Incentivizing the warehouse team

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Shelf Life

In a previous article, I discussed a disconnect between company profitability and company bonus programs. Employees felt like they had no influence over the size of the bonus or what they could do to improve the payout. Reducing mistakes, paying attention to damage and general efficiency will eventu…
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