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21 July 2025 | Signwrite Studios Ltd

Facilities Management Signs: The Unsung Heroes of Every Business Park

From car parks to corridors, here’s how signage helps facilities managers keep things running like clockwork.

Let’s be honest — most of us don’t give signage a second thought. We follow arrows, glance at directories, and find the meeting room without even realising we’ve been helped along by carefully planned signs.

But take away those signs, and it’s a different story. Confused visitors, missed deliveries, health and safety hiccups… It’s chaos.

Enter the facilities manager — the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps everything ticking over. From managing car parks and keeping tenants happy, to making sure every corridor, meeting room and noticeboard looks tidy and makes sense — they’ve got a lot on their plate.

That’s where facilities management signs come in. Good signage isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. And when it’s done properly (like the projects we’ve had the pleasure of working on), it makes a facilities manager’s job a whole lot easier.

Let’s take a look at some real-life examples of facilities management signs in action — all drawn from recent installs by the Signwrite Studios team.

First Impressions Count: External Wayfinding and Tenant Directories

You don’t get a second chance at a first impression — and for business parks, that first impression usually starts at the main entrance.

Totem signs, lamp post signs and building directories help visitors understand where they are and where they need to go. Whether someone’s arriving for a meeting, making a delivery, or just popping by to fix the photocopier, clear signage helps them feel confident from the moment they pull in.

Take the Avondale Business Centre for example — a clean, modern external sign marks the entrance to the office units, with a simple design that’s easy to read from the roadside. Or the External Tenant Totem Sign we created — a perfect way to list multiple companies in one neat, branded display. These kinds of signs help reduce confusion, cut down on phone calls to reception, and save time for everyone.

For larger business parks, you’ll often see a mix of directory signs, lamp post markers and building identifiers — as seen at Farnborough Business Park. Each sign plays a role in guiding people around the site and giving the whole place a polished, professional look.

Parking Like a Pro: Car Park and Traffic Signage

Ah, car parks. Often the first touchpoint for staff and visitors — and just as often, the source of some of a facilities manager’s biggest headaches.

Without clear signage, you’re asking for trouble: blocked access, unhappy tenants, and more than a few passive-aggressive notes on windscreens.

That’s why parking signage is such a big deal. At Farnborough Business Park, we worked on a full range of signs to help manage the flow of traffic and make sure everyone knows where they can (and can’t) park. Think tenant-specific bays, directional arrows, and branded signs that keep everything looking consistent.

There’s even a Parking Plan Sign that shows the layout of the site and who’s got which spaces — ideal for new tenants or visiting drivers. The goal here is to make parking simple and stress-free, so people can get on with their day without starting it with a game of musical cars.

Inside Story: Internal Wayfinding and Meeting Room Branding

Once you’re through the front door, the job of signage doesn’t stop. Internal wayfinding is just as important — especially in multi-tenant buildings or large office complexes.

Think of signs for reception areas, toilets, stairwells, lift access, and specific rooms or departments. These help people navigate the space without needing to interrupt someone to ask for directions.

We loved working on the bespoke meeting room glass designs featured in the photos. These kinds of internal signs strike the perfect balance between function and style — acting as privacy film and branding all in one. They look sharp, they reinforce the building’s identity, and they serve a practical purpose. Triple win.

And of course, there’s the safety side too — like making sure fire exits, accessibility routes and first aid stations are clearly marked. Facilities managers are responsible for all of this, and signage is one of the simplest ways to tick those boxes.

Notices and Need-to-Know Info

Every building has things people need to know — whether it’s rules, updates, safety info, or practical instructions. The challenge for facilities managers is keeping that information clear, consistent, and — let’s be honest — a bit less ugly.

We’ve all seen scrappy bits of paper Blu-Tacked to the wall, half-peeled and long out of date. That’s why proper noticeboards and glass-mounted signs make such a difference. At Farnborough Business Park, we installed sleek internal signs that hold up notices in a way that’s easy to update and still looks smart.

This could include cleaning schedules, recycling instructions, maintenance alerts, or meeting room policies. When these notices are displayed professionally, they’re more likely to be read — and respected. Facilities managers can stay on top of communication without resorting to a sea of sticky tape and highlighters.

Signage That Moves With the Times

One of the biggest challenges for facilities teams — especially in business parks or shared office spaces — is change. Tenants come and go. Departments get reshuffled. Meeting rooms get renamed. And suddenly, your lovely new signage is out of date.

That’s why modular signage is such a game-changer. Whether it’s directories with slide-in panels, window signs with changeable inserts, or totems with tenant names that can be updated without replacing the whole thing — flexibility is key.

We build this kind of thinking into everything we do at Signwrite Studios. Our job isn’t just to make signs that look good — it’s to make signs that keep working long after we’ve packed up the tools. For facilities managers, that means less hassle, less expense, and more control over how their spaces are presented.

Why Facilities Managers Love Working with Us

We know that when a facilities manager calls us, it’s usually because something needs to be sorted. Fast. Maybe there’s a new tenant moving in. Maybe the car park signage is outdated. Maybe the health & safety team are on their way round and something needs updating yesterday.

That’s why we work hard to make things easy. We turn around jobs quickly, offer practical advice, and always think ahead to how signage will be used and updated over time. Whether it’s a one-off install or a long-term relationship, we’re here to help facilities managers look good — and make their


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