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Signage and Wayfinding Design – Performance Specification

Performance Specification report wayfinding sign manufacture and installation

Expectations

specified down to the nuts and bolts

To get the best results you will need a performance specification. This heads off any shortcuts that may be taken in production or installation. Highly detailed performance specifications are often the remit of the project management company and cover areas such as the following.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Project responsibilities, on site expectations and interpretation of the document

  • Project Scope 

  • Knowledge of the Site 

  • Standards 

  • Intent of the Specifications 

DESIGN  

Ownership and rights to visual concepts and production processes.

  • Copyright 

  • Publicity 

  • Materials & Manufacturing Processes 

  • Mandatory Requirements 

  • Operating Requirements 

  • Infection Control Guidelines

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

Responsibilities for the sign manufacturer and installer

  • Personnel 

  • Work Programme 

  • Site Measurements 

  • Samples and Prototypes 

  • Shop Drawings and Detail Development 

ARTWORK 

Performance specifications for the artwork such as drawing formats and assets like typefaces.

  • Digital Files 

  • Typefaces 

IMPLEMENTATION 

On-site installation behaviour

  • Protection of Works 

  • Protection of Other Trades 

  • Other Trades 

  • The Subcontractor 

  • Cleaning Up 

  • Storage on Site 

  • Installation Locations 

  • Electrical 

VERIFICATION 

Quality systems in place for production, operation and on going support.

  • Quality Management 

  • The Client’s Quality Assurance 

  • Warranties 

  • Inspections 

  • Non-Performance 

  • Certification 

  • Rectification 

  • Operation and Maintenance Manuals 

  • As Built Documentation 

APPLIED GRAPHICS 

The quality of material, application to the sign and accuracy of the cut or outline.

  • Vinyl 

  • Screen Printing 

  • Digital Printing 

  • Etch and Paint Fill

  • Vitreous Enamel 

DURABILITY 

Level of protection from environmental impact and human interference.

  • IP Rating 

  • Tamper Resistance 

  • Coatings

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 

Acceptable levels of finish and quality in the manufacture and assembly.

  • Welding 

  • Double Sided Tape 

  • Adhesives / Sealants 

  • Fastenings 

  • Laser / Water Jet / Router 

  • Joints 

  • Proprietary Products 

  • Braille and Tactile - Fabrication & Finish 

MATERIALS AND FINISHES

Structure and surface materials quality, appearance and longevity.

Acceptable qualities of cutting, joining, machining and finishing.

  • Alternative Materials 

  • General Finishes 

  • Mild Steel – structure

  • Stainless Steel 

  • Dissimilar Metals 

  • Anodizing 

  • Paint Finishes 

  • Mild Steel Paint Finish – structure 

  • Aluminium Paint Finish

  • Colour Accuracy 

  • Colour Consistency 

  • Surface Preparation 

  • UV Resistance 

  • Acrylic 

Robert Luxford