General Policy Notes

The Business Design Centre opened in October 1986. Based upon the American concept of a trade mart the Business Design Centre is the UK's only trade centre, incorporating 11,000 sq.m. of permanent showroom space with products and services directly related to the needs of the commercial environment. The Business Design Centre has approximately 100 resident companies.

The permanent showrooms are complemented by over 6000 sq.m of integrated exhibition space located on four levels. With exhibitions mainly targeted at business, design and niche consumer shows, the Centre is today regarded as London's premier exhibition venue.

Licensees/Organisers, Contractors and Exhibitors should give due respect and consideration to the resident showrooms and special attention must be paid to the delivery of stands/exhibits and noise during build up and breakdown, taking particular care not to obstruct the showrooms' frontage or lean any materials up against the windows.

Sales by Exhibitors direct from their stands is permitted, with the exception of wines and spirits, which are subject to licensing regulations.

Licensee/Organisers have the option to utilise additional space as well as the Conference Rooms not included in the Licence. However, should a firm enquiry for those spaces be received, the Licensee/Organiser will be required to exercise this option or release the space for another event. Final space, shell scheme and service requirements must be confirmed and paid for no later than 4 weeks prior to the tenancy.

Throughout this manual you will find suggested Contractors for a variety of services. All these contractors have worked at the Business Design Centre over the years and have provided satisfactory service either to the Business Design Centre itself or our clients.

As a listed building of architectural merit as well as a centre of design, special care and consideration must be given to the aesthetics of all exhibitions.

At least 30 days in advance of the tenancy a briefing meeting must be held between the relevant staff from the Exhibition Licensees/Organiser and your Project Manager. This meeting is to discuss stand design/layout, electrical, catering requirements and all operational matters.