Design & Technical Installations

We approach the design of any conference centre with the practical needs of conference organisers and the target market sector(s) relevant to the destination in mind. We tailor make the solution to the design brief and include consideration of the following:

• Size of facilities, shapes and relationship of spaces to one another
• Market expectations and explanation of intended use
• Ancillary facilities: toilets, storage, offices, cloakrooms, catering
• Circulation, both horizontal and vertical
• M&E and structural considerations
• Cable infrastructure
• Lighting, Power
• Audio-visual equipment - sound, projection
• Interiors and partitions
• Fire, security and disabled considerations
• Communications
• Signage
• Standards and quality of materials (related to cost)
• Traffic management
• Furniture, Fittings, and Equipment
• Operational and management issues

Our role is to advise on the planning of the total conference environment in a cost-effective way, ensuring that sufficient flexibility is in-built to make the facilities suitable for all kinds of events, so that maximum occupancy and revenue can be obtained in future. In this way we can ensure that the client has the best design for the operation.

Our unique experience in the conference and banqueting facilities sector allows us to input on all the areas that are traditionally packaged separately in the construction industry. We can maintain an overview of the project, to ensure that the end user - the customer - is the yardstick by which design decisions are made.
This results in a facility designed for its intended market exclusively.

Our Approach

Initial Design stages

If an initial design exists we review the outline scheme and drawings, and the mechanical, electrical and structural designs for the proposed conference facilities.

All are commented on from the conference user viewpoint. The review process will be a proactive one, with our specialist knowledge and experience being available to the whole design team. We also produce drawings related to initial specifications and conference technical systems.

We pay particular attention to access, ceiling heights, loadings, circulation for both delegates and goods, patterns of people flow during events and so on. In effect we would be the client’s expert and ‘end-user’ view on conference centres.

Conference Facility Technical Installation

We have an analytical approach to preparing contract packages for tender to enable disciplined reviewing and reporting.

We adopt a pro-active and creative attitude, due to our long experience with all the technical aspects of the conference sector. We have been innovative in many areas, including hanging systems, lighting, sound and cable infrastructure design.

We advise on tenderers for the various packages to assure you that the best people for the job will be selected. Tender responses will be objectively and subjectively assessed and firm recommendations made.