Planning, Design and Construction

Bronco Signage

Our planning, design and construction team have found pre-approved signage vendors that meet University standards and offer the best value on goods per the bidding process. Campus signage can be procured by Western Michigan University (WMU) employees for business use only.

Select signage orders may require assembly and tools for installation by WMU skilled personnel and must be funded by the purchaser, via the Bronco Project Request form.  

The signage vendor will share with the purchaser which signs can be installed by the vendor and which signs will require WMU skilled labor to install per the union contract.

Signage Services

Our contracted vendors can provide the following types of signage services:

  • ADA signage
     

  • Building directories
  • Dimensional lettering
  • Vinyl lettering
  • Tobacco free signs
  • Auto wraps
  • Color printed graphics (adhesion)
  • Black and white printed graphics (adhesion)
  • Plain etched window film (adhesion)
  • Custom pattern etched window film (adhesion)
  • Custom pattern with color etched window film (adhesion)
  • Color printed graphic
  • Black and white printed graphic
  • Vinyl banners
  • Vinyl banners pop-up stand
  • Desk signs

If custom signage is needed that is not listed as an option, please submit a Bronco Project request. This includes complex or custom orders that will impact facility architectural space. If you have any questions, please contact Eleonora Philopoulos at broncosignage@wmich.edu or at (269) 387-8648.

How to buy signage

  1. Contact Fast Signs by email at @email.
  2. Provide needed information to the signage vendor, including: signage type, size, specific wording and images to be used, substrate of material if to be installed, and any other information to assist the process accordingly.
  3. Communicate directly with the signage vendor to acquire any needed mock-ups and quotes.
  4. Issue an order with your University procurement card with the vendor. All purchases are tax exempt.

Warranty issues with signage

If there is a warranty issue with signage you have ordered from Fast Signs, please take a photo of the signage and damage. Then email the vendor to explain the situation and concern, including the picture.

Frequently asked signage questions

  1. When will my signage arrive? Typically one to four weeks from when the order is placed. Communicate directly with the vendor to confirm the date.
  2. How is signage delivery coordinated if no assembly or installation is needed? The vendor will deliver your signage to you.
  3. What do I do if there is damage or a problem with the delivered signage? Contact the signage vendor directly.
  4. Any other questions? Please contact the Director of Design and Construction, Eleonora Philopoulos, by email at @email.