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SHOWPLACE
TEMPORARY
STRUCTURES

Temporary building structures are the ultimate cost-efficient tool for boosting your presence and operational capacity. Designed to be built, used, and dismantled with speed and precision, they provide flexible space exactly when and where you need it.

As the UK’s leading supplier of temporary structures for over 35 years, Showplace delivers everything from temporary showrooms and event venues to modular warehouse buildings and emergency facilities.

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TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
FOR EVENTS

Our experience in building temporary structures spans nearly every industry. We design and deliver high-quality, bespoke solutions for a diverse range of long and short-term requirements.

Launch a new product or create a pop-up shop with a temporary retail display or showroom. Our structures provide a professional, branded environment to engage customers and drive sales.

A temporary warehouse structure is the ideal solution for seasonal inventory surges or protecting equipment from the elements. Secure, weatherproof, and more cost-effective than traditional buildings, they provide essential extra space.

From corporate hospitality suites and temporary party structures to temporary exhibition stands and booths, we create dedicated zones for any event. Our solutions can be customised with specific flooring, seating, and lighting options.

Create dedicated zones for training sessions, fitness suites, or entire sporting events. Our temporary buildings can serve as fully functional sports facilities, complete with custom flooring and sporting equipment.

When your business expands, our temporary structure buildings provide the immediate office space, meeting rooms, or production areas you need, avoiding the limitations and costs of permanent construction.

OUR SOLUTIONS

When you need additional space, often at short notice or in an emergency situation, we can deliver modular space solutions for short or long-term use often with minimal notice. 

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

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PLANNING PERMISSION

TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
AS EXTENSIONS

Sometimes, all that’s needed is an extension built with the highest quality materials to a building that already exists. The following are some examples of temporary building structures that extend to provide what you need.

Extra space for an office, meeting room, production area etc. are available as semi permanent or temporary buildings. We use materials that are environmentally friendly, reusable and recyclable, and can also ensure your space is fully insulated, and sized to suit your required capacity. By also using our vibrant and immersive tension fabric graphics, a striking and engaging work space is easily achieved making the environment just as desirable but kinder on the purse strings than the time and expense of a permanent structure.

If you're facing a surge in inventory, or require storage space for a particular project, we can tailor this expansion to your specific needs with our secure, insulated and lockable temporary building structures.

The UK has rather sporadic weather, with many in summer complaining that radiant sunshine gives way to heavy rain in the blink of an eye. With our covered walkways/linkways, we can ensure that movement through work sites, educational settings, retail, hospitality and leisure environments, is safe and convenient for both staff and visitors during site visits.

Create dedicated zones for training sessions, fitness suites, or entire sporting events. Our temporary buildings can serve as fully functional sports facilities, complete with custom flooring and sporting equipment.

If the area of your building that is meant to receive visitors is not appropriate to accommodate certain events and associated guests, then we can build the necessary structures to comfortably host them.

All relevant building regulations are adhered to as necessary. We work closely with all of our clients to ensure their needs are comprehensively met.

DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION
FOR A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE?

While many temporary buildings do not require it, you will likely need planning permission if your structure meets any of the following criteria:

  • Usage Duration: It will be in place for 28 days or more.
  • Size: The total floor area is over 100 square metres.
  • Proximity to Boundary: It is located closer than 5 metres to the boundary of your site.
  • Land Coverage: The structure takes up more than 25% of your site’s total land area.
  • Attachment: It is attached to an existing building and significantly changes its outward appearance.


Our expert team can help guide you through the requirements. We work closely with all clients to ensure regulations are met.

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WHY CHOOSE SHOWPLACE FOR YOUR TEMPORARY BUILDING?

At Showplace, we provide a unique, stress-free “turnkey” service that covers everything from design to dismantling.

  • 35+ Years of Experience: We are the experts in temporary structures, with a proven track record across countless sectors, including retail, automotive, construction, and events.
  • Speed and Efficiency: Our modular structures are quick to erect on any terrain, ensuring we meet your timeline with minimal disruption to your operations.
  • Fully Customisable: We provide completely bespoke solutions. Size, configuration, graphics, insulation, flooring, and internal infrastructure are all tailored to your exact brief.
  • Cost-Effective: Our temporary building structures offer a financially smart alternative to permanent buildings, with competitive pricing for both short and long-term hire.
  • End-to-End Project Management: Your dedicated project manager is your single point of contact, ensuring exceptional service and a deep understanding of your project from start to finish.

GET IN TOUCH

Ready to start planning your next exhibition or event? Contact our specialist team using the form below. We’ll help you find the perfect solutions tailored to your business needs and objectives.

TEMPORARY
STRUCTURES FAQs

Most frequently asked questions and our answers.

We will provide a comprehensive solution for your space requirements, whether the need is for space as an extension of current facilities, or whether temporary structures are needed while permanent buildings are under construction or refurbishment.

Installation speed is one of the biggest advantages. Depending on size and complexity, your temporary space can be built in as little as one day. We always aim to install as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.

We serve numerous sectors, including Education, Healthcare, Sport, Hospitality, Retail, and Construction. Our temporary modular structures can provide anything from classrooms and retail stores to changing rooms, storage solutions, and sports facilities.

There is no minimum hire period. We pride ourselves on flexibility and can provide a temporary exhibition structure for a single day or a temporary warehouse for several years. You only hire for the duration you need.

Our modular structures are incredibly versatile and can be rapidly deployed on almost any surface, including car parks, grass, or even uneven ground. This makes them ideal for awkward or hard-to-reach spaces.

Yes. Your temporary space can be fully equipped for year-round use with features such as insulation, heating, and electricity, ensuring it remains comfortable and functional in any season.

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