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Synopsis
Master the Art of Event Execution—From the Ground Up
● Feeling overwhelmed by the moving parts of your next big event?
● Struggling to keep vendors aligned, timelines tight, and operations under control?
● Wondering how the pros manage world-class events without losing their minds?
Here's the truth: successful events aren't built on luck—they're built on systems, strategy, and sweat.
In Operationally: An Event Operations Guide, seasoned expert Frank K. Bussey pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a major event—from setup to showtime to breakdown. With 40+ years of firsthand experience managing the U.S. Open Golf Championship, International Players Tennis Championship, World Cup Polo, and more, Frank shares time-tested systems you can use no matter what kind of event you're running.
This isn't theory. It's the real-world, from-the-field playbook event professionals swear by.
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About the Author
Frank K. Bussey has spent a lifetime behind the scenes of some of the most complex and demanding sporting events. Known for his calm leadership and deep operational knowledge, Frank has built lasting relationships across the industry — with vendors, volunteers, and venue partners alike..
His reputation for getting the job done, no matter the obstacles, has made him a go-to expert in the world of event logistics and site management.
When he's not coordinating large-scale operations, Frank is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and refining best practices for the next generation of event leaders.
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Excerpt from Chapter Five Building Department
"The building department can either be an ally or an opponent. It is always best to meet with the building department about your event early in the planning process.
That is worth repeating. It is always better to meet with the building department for your event sooner, rather than later.
Each area of the country is different and each building department has its’ own set of rules. While standard building codes exist, there can be codes specific to the local building department and it is better to be familiar with these at the outset. Pay particular attention to the building codes with regard to tent spacing. In some locales you have to provide a fire break after a number of tents in a row. You will need to know this before you sign off on the tent layout.
The building department should communicate its expectations. Talk to them about the site and what you plan to do. Take maps to leave with them. Have a meeting with all the department heads; create an agenda which explains the scope of the event. Ask help in making your event painless for everyone.
During the practice rounds at one event the building inspector came up to me and told me I had to move some tents in a corporate village. I knew the plans had been submitted well in advance which should have uncovered the problem which was raised. Upon further review at the building department, the inspector found the plans were submitted, but no one caught the spacing issue. In the end, no tents were moved. This reinforces the fact that even if you begin early, errors will occur.
If it is your fault, you have to ask the building inspectors for options. In almost all cases, something can be done to work around the problem. It may cost you money to solve the problem by either adding additional fire personnel or fire equipment.
The Fire Marshal will want to see the flame certificates for the tents as well as a list of hazardous materials used by the decorating company. This list might include the type of wood used in the walls or counters, the ceiling liner material, hard walls, stage lighting and paint. A map showing the location of all these items for quick review in the event something should happen should also be prepared and provided."
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