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How to ease the heavy burden of ballasting
August 1st, 2020
Ballasting done right means going heavy, but industry-developed tools help to ease the burden. by Jeff Moravec Ballasting may seem a necessary evil in the world of tented events. All tents need to be anchored in one way or another, of course, with ballast (weight) being a common method. It requires a lot of planning, […]
Going upscale with luxury restroom trailers
June 1st, 2020
As customer awareness and demand grows, luxury restroom trailers are a “must-have” inventory item for tent rental companies. by Jeff Moravec It may not be possible to determine exactly when the very first luxury restroom trailer was cobbled together, but based on conversations with manufacturers and the event companies that rent them out, it’s not […]
The next generation: Assuming leadership of a family tent rental business
April 1st, 2020
Thinking about taking over your family’s tent rental business? Be prepared to learn every job, initiate delicate conversations, ask questions and respect the previous generation’s work. Oh, and don’t expect special treatment. by Jeff Moravec Young people entering their family’s tent rental business as a career can look forward to a sense of satisfaction and […]
Formula E pit lane structure is a story of ‘firsts’
December 1st, 2019
Losberger De Boer meets the challenges of designing and installing a Formula E pit lane structure in Saudi Arabia. by Jeff Moravec When Losberger De Boer signed on for an installation related to the first electric Grand Prix car race ever held in Saudi Arabia, the company was in uncharted territory, according to Paul Machin, […]
Flooring and staging systems that please clients—and installers
June 1st, 2019
Flooring and staging products for tented events are getting lighter, stronger— and more beautiful. by Jeff Moravec Roll vinyl flooring, such as this floor by 12 By Event under a tent installed by Skyline Tent Co., is an affordable alternative to real wood flooring. Photo courtesy of 12 By Event Flooring and Skyline Tent Co. […]
How to take better photos of your projects
April 1st, 2019
Only have a smartphone? That’ll work fine. An estimated 1.2 trillion photos were taken around the globe in 2017. The smartphone, of course, is what’s behind the huge number. According to InfoTrends, a market research firm, 85 percent of all photos are shot with a phone. A good smartphone gives you a simple way to […]