What Is The Secret To A Successful Sign Program?

As a leading sign company, National Sign Team (NST) understands that every sign project is unique and requires careful planning and execution. To ensure a successful outcome, we follow a typical project life cycle that involves collaboration with the client, code checks, site surveys, design, fabrication, installation, and finalization. Here's an overview of the process:

Initial Stage: Information Gathering

The first step in any sign project is to gather the necessary information from the client. This typically includes the site address, site plan, building elevations, and landlord contact. NST also conducts a code check to ensure the project complies with local laws and regulations.

Design Stage: Conceptualization

After gathering the necessary information, NST reviews the client's criteria and surveys the site. From there, we begin to brand the site and design the sign, taking into account the client's preferences and the local laws and regulations. This stage typically takes around five days, after which we present the conceptual drawings to the client for approval.

Revision Stage: Refining the Design

Once the client has reviewed the conceptual drawings, they may provide mark-ups and comments that need to be addressed. NST will make revisions as necessary until the client approves the final design.

Pricing Stage: Estimation of Project Cost

Once the design has been finalized, NST will provide the client with a price estimate for the project, which typically takes 3-5 days to prepare.

Permitting and Approval Stage: Ensuring Compliance

Before fabrication can begin, NST will apply for permits and engineering approvals. We also submit the design for landlord approval, which typically takes around five days. Once all necessary approvals are obtained, we can move on to the fabrication stage.

Fabrication Stage: Bringing the Design to Life

The fabrication stage typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the design. NST has state-of-the-art equipment and experienced fabricators who can create signs of any size and design.

Installation Stage: Putting the Sign in Place

Once the sign has been fabricated, it is shipped to the site, which takes approximately five days. NST's experienced installers will then put the sign in place, ensuring that it is securely and safely installed.

Finalization Stage: Completion and Photographs

Once the sign is installed, NST obtains the necessary permits and conducts final inspections to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. We then take photographs of the completed project to document its success.

Sign Project Takeaways

A sign project involves many steps, including information gathering, design, revision, pricing, permitting and approval, fabrication, installation, and finalization. By following a typical project life cycle, NST can ensure that every project is completed on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

Ready to get started on your sign project? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our expert sign design, fabrication, and installation services. Our team is here to help you achieve the perfect sign for your business. Give us a call at 727.859.1044 or visit our Contact Page to schedule your consultation now!