Stand Plan Submission

Submission Platform

Start your stand build process with a design submission.

If any questions contact: sbcgaming@abraxys.com

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Submission Deadline

Complex Deadline: 17th July 2025

Non-complex Deadline: 31st July 2025

  • Failure to submit your designs by these dates may lead to your stand not being approved or constructed.

You have a legal obligation to build your booth to the required standards of the venue and local authority. To ensure that you are building your booth to the correct regulations, professional scale drawings showing all proposed construction must be submitted and approved.

Required Documentation and Actions 

  • All documentation must be in English, use measurements from the International System of Units and include stand number and company
  • Follow the submission rules and stand regulations
  • Permission To Build will not be issued without payment confirmation of Payment Stand Inspection Fee (SPI) - and Complex Stand Inspection Fee, if applicable
  • Approval for a stand from a previous show will not be accepted as proof of approval and plans must be re-submitted for every show.

  • Approval must not be assumed until written approval is received from the H&S Team. 

  • When written approval has been received for the original design, no alteration may be made without the approval of the H&S Team.

  • In the case that all provided documentation is correct, the build up of the stand or structure presented shall be authorised. If any deficiency is detected, the resulting non-compliances shall be indicated in order to request that the client or decorator make the appropriate corrections. The build up of the stand or structure shall not be authorised as long as the deficiencies remain uncorrected. 

  • Once the stand plans have been approved a Permission to Build Certificate will be provided. 


 Documentation Description
Complex Stands
Professional and technical scale drawings 

Click here to determine if your stand is complex.
If your stand is Complex you must submit additional information:
  • Technical scale drawings including all dimensions, weight loads, heights, materials to be used etc. Details must prove the structural stability of the design. Positions of audio-visual equipment, features, walling, seating must be presented. 
  • Structural Calculations by certified engineer to prove the stability of the complex stand

If you stand has complex rigging (made from materials of bespoke metal/timber banner) you must submit:

  • Structural Calculations by certified engineer to prove the stability of the rigged banners
  • Details of any rigging: a description of the elements to be hung, the number of rigging points required, the total weight of the rigging setup, the maximum weight per rigging point, indicate whether you will be providing your own truss or if it needs to be sourced through the official provider. Rigging regulations 
  • Detailed load per rigging point if the load exceeds the 10kg kg/m²
  • Calculations should validate the structural elements, specifically addressing the spanning members and the total weight assigned to each hanging point.
  • Lifting tackles should be verified as capable of supporting the weight of the elements.
  • All lifting points must be clearly indicated in the drawings, along with the load magnitude for each individual suspension point.
  • 3D view of the stand, with visualization of the stand layout, cable drop locations and connections.

Check here for required documentation on Double Deckers, if applicable.

Non-Complex
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Professional and technical scale drawings

Present technical scale drawings including all dimensions, weight loads, heights, materials to be used etc.

  • Details must prove the structural stability of the design. Positions of audio-visual equipment, features, walling, seating must be presented. 
  • Show a ground plan and an elevation drawing - including any rigging.

  • Details must prove the structural stability of the design.

  • 3D drawings of all open sides.
  • Details of rigging structures, to be hung from the venue's ceiling.
  • Include detailed floor loading and make sure designs follow regulations and limitations
  • Show positions of audio-visual equipment, construction, entry/exit points, location of furniture, exhibits, features, walling, seating must be presented.

Risk Assessment
  • To be completed by the contractor building the stand
  • It is a legal requirement that each exhibitor and contractor undertakes their own risk assessment and fire risk assessment prior to the event, listing the tasks to be undertaken, identifying any significant hazards they present on site, then listing ways to minimise and control those hazards. 
  • Click here to download template
Method Statement
  • To be completed by the contractor building the stand.
  • The method statement should explain in detail how you intend to build your stand from load in to completion. It should also include all dismantling phases. 
  • Click here to download template
Contractor Insurance
Upload contractor insurance from your designated contractor.
Waste Management Plan

Please ensure you include your waste management plan within your stand plan submissions. Please note, your stand plans will not be approved without a waste management plan in place. If you wish to book waste managment via our preferred supplier, please do so via the virtual shop




Payment Stand Plan Inspection Fee

SBC has appointed Abraxys as the health and safety partner for the event. Abraxys will review all space-only stand plans, support health and safety documentation, and provide an on-site Health and Safety Floor Management team. All exhibitors with space-only stands, whether using a contractor or building their own stand, must pay a Stand Plan Inspection fee. Payment can be made directly through Abraxys's secure online retail site.


 For clients based in the UK Other Currencies
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Payment Complex Stands Inspection Fee

If your stand is considered complex, you will need to pay a complex fee in addition to the Stand Plan Inspection Fee and submit a structural calculations report from your engineer. The complex fee covers the cost of an independent structural engineer, who will review your plans and be present for final sign-off during setup. If you're uncertain about whether your stand is complex, consult Abraxys before making any payments.

 For clients based in the UK Other Currencies
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