Exhibition stand installation crew

Larger exhibition stand companies, event organisers and agencies that need extra capacity around show dates.

Day rate or fixed price per stand install and pack-down, with busy peaks around show seasons.

• Hand and power tool skills
• Reading build plans
• Working to tight deadlines
• Reliable teamwork

• Public liability insurance, as venues and main contractors often ask for certificates, so check their requirements
• Safe work at height and manual handling, and any licence needed for forklifts or elevated work platforms, check your state's rules
• Check whether subcontractors you engage need workers compensation cover in your state
• Work is lumpy and tied to show calendars, so plan cash flow for quiet weeks
• Long, early-morning or overnight shifts around show dates

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the tools and equipment you need and how you set up your business. Treat this as an estimate and price your own kit before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many shows you work and how much work you win from builders and organisers. Work is tied to show calendars, so plan cash flow for quiet weeks.

Check public liability certificate requirements from venues and main contractors. Also check your state's rules on safe work at height, manual handling, any licence for forklifts or elevated work platforms, and whether subcontractors need workers compensation cover.