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Hello from NC!

Your first step is calling all large GCs, no matter the state they are based in, so long as they work in your preferred areas. You can search for the largest GCs (like AECOM & Skanska in CA). Ask if they have any active projects and let them know you would like to be added to their bid list. If...

We sourced some frames from Gravotech and the sales guy is Jeffery Smith (I think). https://www.gravostoreusa.com/eng/category/frames

Hi Nathan, I'm still somewhat new to this forum too. From what you are describing, we might be a useful resource to fit with your tool analogy. One of our clients said everyone sells them the hammer, but we are the only ones that swing it for them. We specialize in commercial ADA / interior /...

Tell the architect it will cost approximately $1220 p/sign (or whatever margin would make it worth your time) for a 4'x 8' sheet of p99 acrylic brailled and subsurface painted the color of their wall. Thereby giving them the "wall" they are seeking. Tell them that does not include installation...

Hi Mikayla, I am not a designer , but I have a 30 yr vet on my team that would be willing to answer some questions if you want to connect. rlm@pro-up.net. One thing I've seen on here is the high need for technical design. Someone that can turn a pretty picture into an actual, producible sign...

My first step is calling all large GCs, no matter the state they are based so long as they work in your preferred areas. Ask if they have any active projects and let them know you would like to be added to the bid list. If they do not have projects, still ask to be added to their bid list for...

Have you considered bidding on commercial projects in your area? That might be a first step before bringing on a sales person. We've worked with several sales people over the years and the best results we had were bidding on projects. There is a runway period of six months to a year before you...

Test, test, test. Grab some of the cast off pieces and try out some of your ideas or some of the recommendations mentioned here. Then, get payment from your client up front. This is now a change order. They changed their order mid-process. JBurton is 100% correct. Your plan was not to finish it...

These type of clients can be difficult, but not impossible to work with. We work with a lot of companies on large, high-end projects and this seems to be the way it is dealing with larger projects. We always require a deposit before doing any of the work. This way if they walk away or become too...

You'll want to request a variance. They may have a required form for you to use. You plead your case or reasoning explaining why what you're doing should be approved (even though it is outside what is currently permissible). They will either approve or deny the variance. In some instances you...

I hope you are charging for the extra time you are putting into the project. It sounds like a lot of extra work and no consideration given to the installation of the final product. I would also be cautious of the cuts, since a mistake would be one they would lay at your feet. They most likely...

You can print and download invoices of total orders. If you view the order, you can select invoice. This will show the individual charges and then a lumpsum total.

Hello from NC and still new to the forum too. :) What is your area of specialty?

That is funny because we have encountered that in the past. Generally, we do not do designs. We work with sign companies and they bring us their designs (we do the data and submittal packages). I like Canva to use personally for projects where I don't want to bother a designer and just for...

If you have time, submit an RFI. If they have that specific of a requirement, they should be able to provide the supplier / resource. Good luck on your bid!

https://awninginnovations.com/ - located in NC & IN

Hello. Give this site a try - https://www.myfonts.com/pages/whatthefont. As a side note - ask the client to provide you with a font. If they cannot and if you do not have the font, inform them they will have to purchase the font or pay you to purchase it (I only add a small markup to cover any...

https://www.myfonts.com/pages/whatthefont