Installation planning before the signs arrive.

Survey the site

A site survey records where signs are needed and what conditions affect placement. Review walls, columns, ceilings, barriers, sightlines, lighting, pedestrian routes and existing information. Record uncertainty instead of assuming that drawings describe current conditions.

Survey information should link each location to a sign reference. Photographs, dimensions and notes can help resolve discrepancies before delivery.

Build a sign schedule

A sign schedule is the control document for production and installation. It can include sign ID, message, family, size, finish, location, revision, fixing assumption and installation status. The schedule should be readable by design, production and site teams.

Changes need a controlled path. A new entrance number or revised route can affect artwork, manufacture, packaging and placement. Record the revision rather than relying on informal messages.

Sequence the work

Installation sequencing should reflect site access and venue operations. Work may be organised by entrance, concourse, zone, floor or sign family. The chosen sequence should leave routes clear and protect completed information from following works.

Coordinate deliveries with storage space, security procedures, lifts, loading access and venue events. Signage can be ready but still unavailable if the delivery route is not prepared.

Mounting and access considerations

Mounting assumptions need site confirmation. Substrate, attachment points, clearance, service routes and adjacent finishes can affect the final approach. Where work involves elevated access, electrical systems, structural attachment or other hazards, use qualified personnel and applicable site procedures.

This is planning guidance, not a hazardous installation method. The responsible site team must approve work controls, access equipment and permits.

Pre-installation checks and snagging

Before installation, check quantities, sign IDs, artwork, finish, fixing components, packaging and location notes. A controlled pre-installation check catches errors while correction is still practical.

After placement, record completed locations and snags. Snagging may include incorrect orientation, damage, missing fixings, blocked visibility or information that no longer matches the route. Handover should include the final schedule and maintenance notes.

Checklist

• Survey locations and record access conditions.
• Maintain a controlled sign schedule and revision trail.
• Coordinate delivery, storage, sequencing and venue operations.
• Document completion, snags and maintenance access.