De Boer's temporary structures are a match for the downpours

Torrential rain provided huge additional challenges for De Boer as the structure, tent and marquee specialist erected a temporary party complex in the grounds of Warwick Castle.

Major structure project
Internal Sales Co-ordinator James Watts, who had joined the company only 15 months earlier, was managing his first major project but the extreme weather gave him more than he bargained for – it was literally sink or swim. 

Dry, secure interior
At one stage there was so much water that a fast-flowing river developed through the medieval castle grounds and James found himself up on the roof of the De Boer structures, desperately trying to secure adequate guttering to protect the interiors and keep them dry. 

Stylish dinner-dance venue
This was no small, single marquee project. James was in charge of providing the accommodation for a 20th anniversary summer ball for 500 people, all staff and guests of the business finance company MITIE Group. It involved more than 2,000 square metres of floor space incorporating a main dinner-dance hall, a stunning five-Pyramid reception area, toilets and rest areas – all complete with air conditioning, white linings and black carpet. 

Magical summer ball
Despite the challenging operation to build a magical summer ball venue, the old maxim – “It’ll be alright on the night” held good. The rain stayed away for the party night itself and the guests all celebrated in style with a three-course dinner and entertainment from magicians and several bands.

Temporary solutions for any occasion
De Boer, which is a world market leader in the provision of temporary structures, has delivered a number of occasional projects for Warwick Castle. The company specialises in providing a wide range of temporary structures for weddings and corporate celebrations within the spectacular castle grounds.