Ahead of hosting a high-profile medical summit — featuring keynote appearances by former President Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, who was then serving as vice president — Hotel Irvine required a fast, code-compliant expansion of its event and hospitality space. The hotel had spent months attempting to bring an existing tent structure up to current California building and energy standards, without success. Management needed a new solution that would meet strict regulatory requirements while also delivering the speed, functionality and ambiance expected for a nationally significant event.