SignWorks is pleased to announce that the Alameda Point Developer Storehouse 8 Phase 1 is now complete. This was a massive project with over 130 ADA tenant signs in various sizes, 8 evacuation maps that took several rounds of design changes due to several varying sets of inputs, and 14 accessible parking signs. We also installed a 14 inch square decal on the leasing office glass door to provide added visibility to potential tenants. Keeping the design, proofing and sourcing elements progressing at a decent pace took lots of attention to detail. And, we hope that when Phase 2 begins that we can apply some of what we learned during Phase 1 so the project moves along even more smoothly.
The Building 8 Storehouse development is a mixed use commercial space housing retail, live-work lofts, a roof top garden, café and much more. The large 10 ft. wide by 35 ft. tall pictorial banner which we hung several weeks ago was developed, designed and fabricated to afford visibility for the project and to advertise to potential clients and residents. Our crew installed the banner from roof level down to 10 ft. from the ground and we were very pleased with the outcome! The exterior blade sign was also completed previously.
SignWorks continues to work with several local contractors large and small producing everything from project identification signs, interior ADA tenant signs and evacuation maps, to various fire safety, stair IDs and more. Our list of past client for some of our more complex renovation projects have included construction giants, Turner Construction, Cahill Contractors, Shimmick, Clark Construction Group, The Gap (Corporate Office, Pleasanton) and some smaller local construction firms such as Alameda Point Developers, Atkinson Construction, A-One Construction, Chambers Construction and Silman Industries..
Working with construction firms involves dissecting and reviewing large plan sets to isolate the sign specifications and drawings. And sometimes, because the signage is usually one of the last items addressed by the architect, the signage information is lacking or incomplete with the specifications and quantities undefined. On some occasion our contractors are immersed in a renovation project only to get targeted for compliance issues by the Fire Department because of lacking or outdated fire safety and evacuation maps. In general, many sign companies are not well equipped or versed in understanding these guidelines, so many of our clients are delighted to have found us! Most continue as loyal repeat customers to this very day.
While the Alameda Point Developer project is not our largest, it’s safe to say that our construction clients keep us very busy! For more information on this and other construction renovation and exterior building signs, just visit our website and take a look at our blog posts. If you would like to discuss an upcoming construction, renovation or banner project, large or small, just give us a call at (510) 357-2000. We are confident that you’ll be pleased with knowledge and insights.