signage CPD specifically for architects
At Norsign, we design our signage CPD is specifically for architects and design teams who want a clearer understanding of how signage works in practice, not just how it looks at handover.
Signage often becomes one of the last packages considered on a project, yet it interacts with architecture more than most people realise. Early signage decisions can remove risk later, influencing fire strategies, escape routes, exterior design, interiors, cladding, and electrical coordination.
what our CPD covers
We design our sessions to be practical and based on live project experience across education, healthcare, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
key topics typically include
Early integration
Signage interfaces with building fabric, cladding grids, glazing, and internal finishes when considered at the right stage.
Fire and compliance
We provide an overview of relevant British Standards, fire-rated materials, and how signage aligns with fire strategies and escape routes without becoming overly technical.
Materials and finishes
We offer real-world guidance on longevity, maintenance, and performance covering aluminium systems, paint finishes, anodised surfaces, stainless steel, timber products, and sustainable alternatives.
Fixings and buildability
We explain why fixing strategies should be resolved early and how structural backing, wind loading, and access for maintenance affect design decisions without limiting creativity.
Illumination
We coordinate power feeds, drivers, transformers, IP ratings, and access requirements for illuminated signage.
Sustainability in practice
We assess carbon impact through material choice, local manufacture, durability, and replacement cycles rather than generic claims.
Interactive and Sample Led
We strongly believe that engaging CPDs, not passive ones, should be our focus. Our sessions provide physical samples wherever possible and incorporate interactive elements that encourage discussion around:
Material selection and performance
Carbon impact comparisons
Finish durability in public environments
Buildability challenges commonly seen on site
This translation of specification language into real world outcomes empowers architects to confidently design around them.
planning power requirements
Illuminated signage, digital displays, and interactive graphics all require power and often data connectivity. Too often, project teams identify signage requirements after they have already fixed M&E packages.
By involving a signage partner early, projects can:
– Identify power loads and locations
– Coordinate containment routes
– Allow for access to drivers, transformers, and control gear
– Plan for future maintenance and replacement
Early coordination prevents expensive retrofitting and ensures signage performs exactly as intended from day one.
Why Architects Choose a Signage CPD from Norsign
A specialist signage contractor with full design to installation experience delivers the service.
The approach grounds itself in construction realities, not theoretical examples.
The team focuses on reducing risk and improving coordination.
The service remains relevant to live projects and current regulations.
The process supports better outcomes for clients and contractors alike.
Our aim is simple. We help design teams make informed signage decisions earlier, resulting in clearer wayfinding, smoother installation, and fewer late-stage compromises.
how to arrange a CPD
Our team can deliver our signage CPDs in person or online and tailor them to suit your practice, project types, or sector focus. We typically schedule sessions for one hour and can adapt them to suit lunch and learn formats or formal CPD programmes.
If you would like to arrange a signage CPD for your team, call us on 01698 713399 or email hello@norsign.co.uk to discuss tailoring a session around upcoming projects, contact us to book a date.
