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High-impact site hoarding for a landmark university development

300 metres of branded, large-format hoarding for a £33 million Faculty of Arts project

We partnered with Bowmer & Kirkland to deliver striking, high-specification site hoarding for a major new Faculty of Arts building at the University of Warwick, transforming a construction perimeter into a powerful visual statement.

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Client overview

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Construction
Derbyshire, UK

Bowmer & Kirkland is a leading UK construction and development group. Having successfully tendered for a £33 million project to create a new Faculty of Arts building at the University of Warwick, they required a premium, durable hoarding solution to enclose and enhance the construction site.

Key goals

Secure and enclose a large-scale construction site
Reflect the creative identity of the Faculty of Arts
Deliver a high-quality, professional finish
Meet a tight production and installation deadline
Minimise disruption in a high-traffic area
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Coventry, UK

Project brief

Appointed to produce 300 metres of site hoarding, we were tasked with delivering a visually impactful solution that not only secured the site but also celebrated the University’s creative arts, performance and visual arts offering.

Given the prominent roadside location, the hoarding needed to be durable, visually engaging and installed with minimal disruption to surrounding traffic and pedestrians.

Key objectives

  • Design and manufacture 300 metres of high-specification hoarding
  • Produce vibrant, large-format graphics with long-lasting durability
  • Ensure safe installation adjacent to busy roadways
  • Complete production and installation within a strict timeframe
  • Solutions

    Premium Aluminium Composite Panels

    Recommended for strength, durability and a smart, professional finish and suitable for long-term external use.

    Vibrant Full-Colour Printed and Laminated Graphics

    Designed to showcase creative arts and performance imagery, high-impact visuals to engage passers-by and protective lamination for longevity and weather resistance

    In-House Wide-Format Printing

    300 metres of hoarding panels produced to a tight deadline. Quality-controlled print process in-house for colour consistency and finish.

    Traffic Management and Planning

    Detailed planning to reduce disruption in a high-traffic area. Safe and efficient installation adjacent to roadways. Installation completed ahead of schedule

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    Results

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    development project supported by Graphic Signs
    0 meters
    branded site hoarding produced and installed

    Implementation

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      Plan

      Planning from the construction project outlined the requirements for 300m of hoarding to be branded with relevant campaign messaging.

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      Design

      Graphic Signs developed the visually engaging graphics in-line with University of Warwick branding at the time.

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      Deliver

      We ensured that the materials used during production and print were durable but also provide visual impact.

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      Install

      Given the prominent roadside location, Graphic Signs managed the installation of the hoarding graphics with minimal disruption to surrounding traffic and pedestrians.

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      After the construction phase of the project, Graphic Signs was then asked to be involved in the building signage and wayfinding as a follow up.
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    Graphic Arts Group Prnted Hoarding (58)

    Key learnings

    Site hoarding presents a powerful opportunity to do more than secure a construction perimeter. In high-visibility locations, it can act as a large-scale branding platform, promoting the contractor, celebrating the end client’s identity, and building anticipation for the completed development.

    For Bowmer & Kirkland’s project, thoughtful design, durable materials and expert planning transformed a functional requirement into a visually engaging and professionally executed branding solution.

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