If you are wondering about how much an exhibition stand might set you back then you are probably either committed to attending a show, or thinking seriously about booking your space. Whichever stage you are at, you may like to establish some budget parameters for your display costs.

A rule of thumb in the exhibition industry is that a purpose built exhibition stand may cost between £300.00 and £500.00 per square metre to design, build and install.

However, modular structural systems are available which are designed to be re-usable, saving considerable amounts of money in comparison to custom displays when used more than once. Equally there are many systems which are designed to be user-installed by non-professional people. This means that you can avoid the potentially costly transport and labour elements involved when installing, dismantling and removing a custom exhibit.

For smaller stands and shell scheme solutions there are many options starting at well under £1,000.00 so a quality display need not cost the earth!

Although your display will make or break your event it must also be affordable and match your needs. So, a fixed budget is also an option which might suit you. Knowing exactly what your display will cost in advance is a good feeling!

If you are new to exhibiting, then you will almost certainly benefit by working with an established, expert exhibition company, experienced in both modular and custom solutions.

In 2012 The 3D Centre has launched a comprehensive range of exhibition stand and pop up stand products featuring the Centro modular system. This aluminium frame system is the simplest to install and dismantle and is particularly stable. A stylish option to traditional pop up stands. Alterabnatively you can contact The 3D Centre for for hundreds of quality exhibition and display ideas. Centro 1, 2, 3 and 4 are all available complete with Grade A graphics and carry cases. Also available are the new theatre systems which integrate large format LCD screens in an elegant wall. All are easy to self install and available from stock within a few days on a rapid turnaround basis.

The Centro system is offered alongside the superb and ground breaking Octanorm product suite as well as the very well established Metro product range. All are supported by full and comprehensive assembly support and instruction.

Tim Browne has worked in exhibition stand and display industry for over 20 years and is senior consultant at The 3D Centre, who specialise in exhibition stands and pop up stands.