ESG Entertainment Structures Group
10411 Medallion Drive
Suite 121
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 542-3300
(800) 542-3302

Temporary Structures

We provide engineering design and analysis services for all types of temporary structures, using design criteria that meets current building codes, and the requirements defined in ANSI E1.21-2006, Temporary Ground-Supported Overhead Structures Used to Cover the Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events where applicable. Our range of engineering services extends to roof systems, stages and platforms, portable grandstands and bleacher systems. Other examples of related services include:  

  • Truss element and system design, and the development of their respective capacities, for uniformly distributed loads, individual point loads and custom load configurations, for both new and existing systems.
  • Determination of the minimum ballast/lateral force resistance system requirements for your application.
  • Guidance for developing a comprehensive E1.21-compliant Operations Management Plan, custom-tailored to your system, and to your event-specific criteria.