Summer sets the stage for outdoor events, pop-up worksites and temporary installations, but they bring challenges. From laying out the site to staying cool, lit and tidy, you’ll need a robust roster of equipment. At PSM Hire we stock a wide range of tools and equipment for hire, including everything you need to provide reliable power and lighting to your summer site or event.

Planning for Success: Key Considerations When Organising Outdoor Sites and Events

Before choosing equipment, careful planning is essential to ensure your site runs safely and Efficient planning helps your site run safely and smoothly during the summer. Before hiring equipment, take time to evaluate your setup and identify your priorities:

• Assess the site layout: Understand terrain, access routes and available space to plan equipment placement and manage foot traffic.
• Plan your power requirements: Identify what tools and equipment will need electricity, then choose suitable generators and distribution units.
• Consider cooling and ventilation: For enclosed spaces such as marquees or site cabins, estimate occupancy and heat output to select appropriate air conditioning or evaporative cooling systems.
• Manage safety and flow: Use fencing and barriers to secure the perimeter, direct visitors and meet safety regulations.
• Schedule regular maintenance: Use leaf blowers and pressure washers to keep walkways and working areas clear and tidy.
• Provide welfare facilities: Ensure staff and visitors have access to essential amenities such as chemical toilets.

With expert advice and prompt delivery, PSM Hire makes it easier to organise and equip your summer event or worksite effectively.

1. Set the Boundaries: Fencing and Barriers

A well-secured site is the foundation of any outdoor event or work area. Temporary fencing and barriers not only protect your site and equipment but also help manage crowds and maintain safety, especially during busy summer gatherings.

• Essential for early setup, our anti-climb temporary mesh fencing panels are ideal for sturdy site perimeters and come with post blocks and clamp fittings for quick assembly. We also stock compatible pedestrian gates and vehicle gates.  
• For crowd guidance, pedestrian barrier panels (2.3 m x 1.1 m) are lightweight yet solid.
• Our pedestrian barrier panels are perfect for crowd and traffic demarcation management.

Browse the full range of fencing and barriers here.

2. Power First: Generators and Distribution Units

Power is the lifeblood of any outdoor setup. From lighting and catering to tools and welfare facilities, ensuring a steady power supply is essential to keeping your site running smoothly and safely.

PSM Hire offers a versatile range of Stephill diesel generators and petrol generators to suit different site sizes and usage demands. 

• For compact setups such as market stalls, smaller tool operations or mobile catering, the 3.0 kVA Petrol Generator (Silenced) provides quiet, efficient performance, ideal where noise control is important. Similarly, the 3.4 kVA Petrol Generator offers slightly more output while remaining portable and easy to operate.
• For more power-intensive applications, the 5.0 kVA Petrol Generator delivers robust performance for longer runtimes and multiple appliances. These petrol models are perfect for powering lighting, small equipment and temporary workstations.
• If your site requires ultra-quiet performance such as for welfare cabins, residential areas or sensitive events, opt for one of PSM Hire’s super silent diesel models. Generators like the Stephill 6 kVA, 10 kVA or 25kVA units provide low-noise operation, automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and extended runtime, making them ideal for multi-day site use.

No matter your setup, reliable power makes everything else possible. Explore PSM Hire’s full lighting and power range here.

3. Let There Be Light: Lighting Equipment for Safety and Atmosphere

Lighting is essential for safety, visibility and ambience, especially during evening events, in shaded work zones or when operations run into twilight hours. Whether you're illuminating a marquee, work zone or footpath, the right lighting setup ensures your site stays secure and welcoming. At PSM Hire, we supply a wide range of temporary lighting equipment suitable for outdoor events and construction sites. 

• For ambient lighting, our festoon light sets (20 or 50m cable length) are perfect for marquees, stalls and communal areas, offering a warm, professional glow that’s practical and decorative.
• For more functional lighting, our floodlight towers and LED tripod lights deliver crisp, high-output illumination for workspaces, welfare areas and access routes. These are easily adjustable and built for all-weather use, ensuring reliable performance across your entire site.

Explore the full lighting range here.

4. Beat the Heat: Cooling and Ventilation Equipment

Summer temperatures can quickly become uncomfortable or even hazardous, especially in enclosed or crowded spaces like marquees, site cabins or welfare units. That’s why cooling equipment plays a vital role in any outdoor summer setup. At PSM Hire, we offer a range of portable cooling units to suit spaces of all sizes. 

• For smaller enclosed areas such as site offices or temporary structures, the Gree 3.2 kW (12,500 BTU) portable air conditioner is a compact and efficient choice. It’s easy to set up and delivers fast, effective cooling with minimal fuss.
• For larger, high-occupancy environments like equipment tents or large cabins, PSM stocks more powerful units such as the Airrex 7.0 kW (24,000 BTU) industrial air conditioner and the Airrex 7.3 kW (25,000 BTU) air conditioner. Both provide rapid temperature reduction, high airflow and reliable performance over long working hours: ideal for sustained use in hot weather.
• In well-ventilated or partially open spaces like gazebos or covered outdoor areas, consider the use of evaporative coolers like the Elite E60L Evaporative Cooler. These coolers offer low-energy air cooling through water evaporation and are available for hire from PSM.
• To improve air circulation in marquees, rest stations or welfare cabins, Industrial 110 V Electric Fans provide a reliable solution. They’re durable, portable and ideal for shifting stale air and creating a cooling breeze in warm conditions.

Explore the full air conditioning and cooling range here to find the right setup for your site.

5. Tidy as You Go: Site Maintenance Tools

A clean, well-kept site makes a better impression and reduces safety hazards. Having the right tools on hand for regular maintenance helps your site stay safe, efficient and presentable throughout the day.

At PSM Hire, we stock practical equipment designed to make site clean-up quick and effective.

• The 2‑Stroke backpack leaf blower generates an airflow of around 44 m/s, making it ideal for clearing litter, sand, dust and clippings from walkways and open areas fast.
• For deep cleaning of hard surfaces, equipment or welfare areas, our professional pressure washers offer the power and reach to remove grime, spills and dirt with ease.

Browse the full selection of blowers and vacuums and pressure washers to keep your site spotless and safe.

6. Essential Site Welfare Facilities

No site or event is complete without proper welfare facilities. Adequate toilets and hygiene provisions are a legal and practical necessity that directly impact the wellbeing of everyone on site.
Our range of chemical toilets provide hygienic, easy-to-maintain solutions suitable for construction sites, festivals and outdoor events alike. They are quick to deploy and regularly serviced to meet health and safety standards, ensuring the comfort and wellbeing of all staff and visitors. 

Speak to PSM Hire for your Equipment Hire Needs

PSM Hire offers high-performance, well-specified equipment tailored to the needs of summer outdoor sites and events. Whether you need silent power, efficient cooling, ambient lighting, site maintenance tools or welfare facilities, PSM Hire has the right solutions for you. Call PSM Hire today on 02088505658 to discuss your project requirements. Their expert team will recommend the ideal equipment, deliver on time and help your event or site run smoothly from start to finish.