Build-up & Breakdown

BUILD

Sunday 14 April 2024

12:00-22:00  Set up

Monday 15 April 2024
06:00 - 14:00 Set Up
14:00 - 20:00 All complex build to stop, but snagging, dressing & small works can still take place
14:00 - 20:00 Exhibitor Access and Pre-Registration

Thursday 18 April 2024

BREAKDOWN

15:30-23:00 Breakdown
23:00 Venue Hire ends

As there is only one loading bay, and one lift, the organisers are managing a vehicle schedule. Therefore, please can you email James@weareshowcase.com stating the amount of time you require to load in and load out as well as your vehicle details including type and registration. Please can you do this asap so that we can do our best to allocate you your preferred time slot.

Please note: All compulsory forms must be submitted by the deadline date stated on this portal, and approved by the organiser and the venue in order to gain access to the venue.

Appropriate clothing, a high vis vest and hard soled shoes with a closed toe must be worn at all times during build-up and breakdown periods. Heels and flip flops will not be tolerated during these periods. For more information please visit the 'Personal Protective Equipment' section listed below.

The g-Guide sets standards which will safeguard the health and safety of any person working at or visiting an event or exhibition. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors and contractors to comply with these guidelines listed throughout the exhibitor manual.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Diana Colpos or you can download a copy of the g-Guide from the website.

It is compulsory for all exhibitors and contractors to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times during build-up and breakdown periods. The venue and Retail Week Live will NOT allow anyone into the venue or for any work to commence without adequate PPE for the job / task. This includes the Halls and Loading Bay. Minimum requirement includes, but is not limited to the below, however the requirement varies as per the task.

• Suitable footwear. No heels, sandals, open toe shoes during build-up and breakdown
• High Visibility Vests – compulsory in order to commence build-up and breakdown#
• Suitable headwear must be worn by persons working in the vicinity of high works. An exclusion zone must be set up around these activities when work is being carried overhead or the movement of rigging equipment such as trusses.

Any contractors not abiding to these rules will be removed from the venue by an authorised representative.