Entry level
£3k – £8k
Smaller floor space builds
- Shell scheme upgrades
- Branded panels & graphics
- Furniture & lighting
- Simple flooring
Exhibition Stand Design & Build
Built to Work Hard on the Floor
Vertex designs and builds exhibition stands for companies that want the process handled properly, without unnecessary complexity. Stands that look right, work hard and are built with a clear understanding of budget, venue and practical use.
What we build
Stand Approaches That Fit Different Objectives
Every brief is different, but most exhibition stands are trying to do one or more of the following: create general brand presence, support conversations, showcase products or add a standout feature.
We structure our thinking around what the stand needs to do, not around generic categories that mean little to the buyer. Our approach combines design thinking with production reality — the stand is considered not only visually but in terms of what it takes to deliver efficiently.
Stand types
Five Approaches
One Supplier
We don’t sell stand sizes — we build around what you’re trying to achieve at the show.
Brand presence
Clean Branded Stand
Straightforward brand environment that communicates clearly, fits the space and looks considered without overcomplicating the build.
Conversations
Meeting-Led Layout
Designed around having quality conversations. Defined meeting zones, controlled flow and a setup that makes visitors want to sit down.
Products
Product-Led Layout
Built to show the product at its best. Display, lighting, access and interaction all considered as part of the structure.
Hero feature
Feature-Led Concept
A single standout element — structural, visual or experiential — that gives the stand identity and creates a reason to stop and engage.
Larger builds
Custom Multi-Zone Build
Larger bespoke builds with multiple defined areas — meeting zones, demo spaces, storage and brand activation — managed as one coherent brief.
Our approach
Designed to
Build Efficiently
We design with delivery in mind. That helps control time, cost and risk. Instead of creating unnecessarily complicated structures, we focus on what works well in a live exhibition environment.
Design
We help shape layout, flow, stand use and early concept direction. Design that is production-realistic from day one.
Design
Graphics & Brand
Templates, production and installation support for stand graphics and branded elements — all coordinated in-house.
Graphics & Brand
Build & Furniture
We manage structure, finishes and physical delivery. Furniture and AV sourced and coordinated as part of the same process.
Build & Furniture
Logistics & Install
Transport, installation and breakdown coordinated by us. Venue services, electrics and organiser requirements handled without fuss.
Logistics & Install
Exhibition stand costs
What Does a Stand
Actually Cost?
Stand costs vary significantly depending on size, complexity and what you need the stand to do.rnWe give you a clear picture early — no vague estimates, no surprises late in the process.
Most Common Brief
MID RANGE
£8k – £25k
Custom-built structure
- Custom-built structure
- Full brand wrap & graphics
- Defined meeting or demo zones
- Furniture, AV & lighting
- Storage integration
- Full installation & breakdown
- Project management included
- Custom carpentry
- Meeting zones
- AV & digital features
Larger Builds
£25k+
Bespoke multi-zone builds
- Large bespoke structure
- Multiple defined zones
- Feature installations
- Advanced AV & digital
- Full logistics coordination
- Venue services management
- Multi-show programmes
* Figures are indicative. Final cost depends on venue, floor size, finish level, logistics requirements and timeline.
NEC Birmingham specialists
The UK’s Biggest
Venue. We Know
It Inside Out.
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Familiar with every hall, loading area and restriction
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Strong relationships with organisers and venue teams
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Fast, efficient logistics from our nearby base
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Experienced across major NEC events
Recent Stand Builds
