Blogs

Our residential and commercial real estate clients have varying rush project needs and we are happy to be able to deliver their finished projects despite the many challenges that our wholesalers may impose.  Sometimes, items are backlogged or not readily available...

Our client first approached us asking if we could supply a prop that would be used at a photo shoot.  The initial prop was created using 3mm PVC which was colorized to the client’s specifications and cut using a router.  With subsequent versions, given that the signs...

When Dr. Carter of San Leandro Braces first called SignWorks he wanted to explore the possibility of new exterior post and panels signs to reflect the names of some new additions to the dental practice.  While the new exterior sign decision has not been finalized yet...

We have worked on quite a few projects with Shimmick over the years and we’re happy to report the completion of yet another.  Shimmick is doing some work out at the Port of Oakland and some of the signs, consisting of aluminum signs and labels, needed to be produced...

Next time you’re visiting, running or jogging at Lake Merritt check out the new “Pittman Green” sandblasted sign.  The City of Oakland had contacted us about this sign several months ago but when we didn’t hear anything from them we assumed the project was cancelled...

San Lorenzo Village Homes and Friends of the San Lorenzo Library approached us with a common problem.  Their logos as reflected on an exterior monument sign and part of a collage of tenant signs were outdated and inaccurate.  Both clients wanted their signs, made of...

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ When our client, a real estate broker with Woodworth Properties, contacted us his real estate sign was already overdue.  He needed us to produce a hanging sign with...

Third time is a charm, we hope!  Our long-term client Portal Restaurant keeps having their A-Frame sign stolen.  Our advice to all business owners, especially in major metropolitan centers, is to attach the sign with a chain to a close by post or door frame.  Thieves...

Sometimes client’s contact us for the removal of existing signage as was the case with Trader Vic’s.  They are adding a downtown San Francisco location and needed the above lettering removed.  Our job was to coordinate the services of the boom truck crew, as required...

Early last week I attended the dedication ceremonies commemorating two slain City of Alameda police officers from years past.  The dedication was touching and the Interim Police Chief, Paul Roleri, did a fabulous job in organizing the tribute and in spear-heading the...