Completion of the evaluation stage should have revealed signage strengths and weaknesses. Decisions should be guided by the goals and objectives detailed in the planning document, as well as by any relevant legislation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sources for procuring signs were identified in the evaluation process. Contacting several sources and requesting an estimated cost is the next step. Once a bid has been accepted, temporary signage should be constructed to test the effectiveness of the proposed permanent signs.
Testing can prevent a costly mistake.
Upon completing the testing, fabrication and installation of the signs will be the crowning achievement to the months of long work. The key to successful fabrication and installation is supervision, deciding ahead of time who has final say in accepting or rejecting the final products. The signage project will be concluded with documentation. The manual should also include reordering information. Signage, as a contributor to a user friendly environment, is beneficial to both users and staff.