Temporary structures for retail, events and meanwhile use
Pop-up shops, brand activations, event structures and meanwhile-use builds that have to go up fast, perform for their run and come down cleanly. Structural services, rigging teams, crane operations and logistics from one team.

What temporary structures do we build?
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Pop-up shops
Short-run retail built to the brand standard, then removed.
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Brand activations
Structures for launches and campaigns.
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Event structures
Temporary builds for events and installations.
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Meanwhile use
Interim schemes such as Elephant & Castle, built for a defined period.
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Structural services and cranes
Structural design, rigging teams and crane operations.
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Logistics and de-rig
Deliveries, storage, sequencing and clean removal.
From brief to de-rig
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Brief
Site, dates, footprint.
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Design
Structure, loads, method statement.
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Logistics
Deliveries, cranes, permits.
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Install
Rigging and build crews.
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De-rig
Removed and made good.
Where our structures teams have worked
- SpainEl Corte Inglés · multiple sites, including Málaga
Frequently asked questions
Q1What is a temporary structure?
A temporary structure is any build designed to stand for a limited period: a pop-up shop, a brand activation, an event structure or a meanwhile-use scheme. It has to be engineered and installed safely, perform for its run and be removed without damaging the host site.
Q2Do temporary structures need planning permission?
Sometimes. It depends on the size, location and duration of the structure, and signage may need advertisement consent. Our Planning and Licensing team checks the position during the brief, so the structure is designed around what can be approved in time.
Q3Can you build pop-ups in shopping centres?
Yes. Shopping centres set their own rules on access, working hours and approvals. We have delivered retail installations at Westfield London and Westfield Glòries in Barcelona and build those landlord requirements into the programme. Pop-ups, brand activations and event fit-outs are part of our Seasonal and Event Installations service, designed, installed and de-rigged by one team.
Q4Do you handle crane operations and logistics?
Yes. Crane operations, delivery logistics and rigging teams are part of our Rigging and Structures service, so lifts, deliveries and install crews are planned together from the start. The same teams provide structural services and maintenance at height, and have worked for El Corte Inglés across multiple sites in Spain, including Málaga.