Exceptional Event Venues: Semi-Permanent Buildings for Lasting Impact

When the stakes are high, every detail matters. That’s why some projects require more than just a supplier — they need a partner who takes full ownership. From concept to handover. We turn complex requirements into operational venues that perform — fast, flexible and built to last.

Complex projects demand precise execution

Building a semi-permanent event venue is not just a matter of construction — it is a process that demands meticulous planning, risk management and on-site expertise.

Each project comes with its own unique challenges:

• Tight timelines with immovable deadlines.
• Integration of multiple systems: climate control, security, media and hospitality facilities.
• High safety and security requirements, often for international VIP guests.
• Challenging conditions, from extreme weather to complex site logistics.
• Coordination of thousands of moving parts, including contractors, suppliers and local authorities.

For high-profile events, temporary event structures must meet the same standards as permanent venues — but under much tighter timelines. When time pressure is high and expectations are even higher, there is no room for error. That’s where early involvement makes all the difference.

By engaging a modular venue partner early, organisers gain:

• Faster approvals & permitting
• Smarter site flow & guest logistics
• Fewer surprises during build-up
• More flexibility for future changes

These advantages are critical when building large-scale temporary infrastructure for global events.

Why experience with large-scale projects matters
In complex projects, experience is not just reassuring — it is essential. Especially when the structure must function like a permanent building, but be delivered in months instead of years.

Delivering large-scale, semi-permanent venues such as the Jeddah Super Dome (the world's largest free-span dome, delivered within just four months), the International Astronautical Congress in Baku, the Farnborough International Airshow (housing over 1,200 exhibitors), and expanding pit-lane buildings requires more than technical ability.

It requires:

• Foresight: anticipating challenges before they arise.
• Agility: adapting rapidly to changing requirements.
• Leadership: coordinating all stakeholders towards a shared goal.
• Total project management: from initial design to delivery and handover.

Working with an experienced partner means:

• Fewer meetings to resolve issues that should’ve been prevented.
• Smoother workflows between your team and ours.
• A clear, realistic timeline — and peace of mind that it will be met.

Losberger De Boer's proven performance on the world stage

Here are examples of large-scale temporary venues successfully delivered under pressure:

Farnborough International Airshow, UK (biennial)
World’s leading aerospace exhibition — a complete exhibition city built semi-permanently every two years, including hospitality, media centres, and over 100,000 sqm of premium event space.
Client: Farnborough International Ltd
Function: Temporary trade fair infrastructure and hospitality campus
Read our case study here. 

International Astronautical Congress, Baku (2023)
A 40,000 sqm congress environment including plenary halls, meeting rooms, exhibition areas and VIP facilities, delivered under high security and tight deadlines.
Client: Azercosmos / IAF
Function: Temporary congress and exhibition complex
Read our case study here. 

Jeddah Super Dome, Saudi Arabia (2021)
A 210m diameter, 42m high structure — the world’s largest free-span dome — designed, engineered and delivered in just four months.
Client: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN)
Function: Event and performance venue with permanent-grade specs
Read our case study here. 

COP26 Climate Conference, UK (2021)
Full event infrastructure delivered for the world's largest climate summit, combining speed, sustainability and flawless execution.
Client: UK Government / United Nations
Scope: Temporary plenary halls, press zones, security facilities and meeting rooms
Read our case study here.

Multiple pit-lane buildings (F1 circuits, ongoing)
Expansion and both long- and short-term redevelopment of existing pit-lane buildings at major race tracks, showcasing flexibility, creativity and extremely tight planning.
Clients include: Formula One organisers, venue operators
Function: Temporary and modular technical buildings under live event pressure
Read multiple cases here. 

We don’t just meet specs — we anticipate them. We don’t just manage complexity — we make it work for you.

Early collaboration creates better outcomes
If you are planning a semi-permanent, custom venue for an event, exhibition, or operational facility, early involvement of the right partner makes all the difference.

Planning doesn’t start with blueprints. It starts with asking the right questions:

• What are the technical requirements for temporary event buildings?
• How do I ensure fast permitting and safety compliance for short-term venues?
• Which suppliers have experience with temporary congress and expo structures?
• Which suppliers have experience building large-scale venues or complexes?

Talk to our team today to explore how we can turn your vision into a reality — safely, on time, and with complete peace of mind. Planning starts long before the first truck arrives. Involve us early — and build with certainty.