Computer Aided Design and Planning

We have a company policy that all of our work whether we are installing Staging, Starcloth, Seating or Stage Props is worked out on paper first.
From experience we have found such pre-event planning to be immensely valuable especially when the ‘build’ time for the live event is short as often is the case.

The Reasons Behind This Policy

• So that we can accurately check in advance of going to the venue whether the proposed installation will physically work out.
• We can optimise the production time. Valuable production time will certainly be saved on site if the proposed layout has been tested on paper and agreed with all partiers in advance.
• Floor areas can be designated either for construction or storage to minimise double handling of equipment.
• We can easily experiment with alternative layouts until the best solution is agreed upon.
• We can accurately evaluate equipment quantities.
• We can anticipate and resolve potential problems before work begins on site.
• CAD plans provide an accurate visual aid for our clients, the venue, associated contractors, local crews and for our installation teams.
• Many venues now insist that a scaled drawing detailing the proposed installation must form part of our risk assessment and method statement.
• The need to understand how other features such as furniture and fire exits will interact with the overall scheme.