Height limits, structural certification, build-up time and budget: the practical checklist before you commit to a two-storey stand.
A double-decker stand doubles your usable area and gives you meeting space above the show-floor noise. It also adds engineering, approvals and build-up time.
1. Check venue height and load rules early
Each venue publishes maximum heights and floor-loading limits. Confirm them before design begins.
2. Budget for certification
Two-storey structures require stamped structural drawings and third-party certification.
3. Allow extra build-up days
Pre-assembly in the workshop reduces on-site time, but ask the organiser for early access.
