structural engineering for Signs, Pylons

& Advertising Structures â€” Designed for

Compliance, Fabrication & Installation

sign Engineering 

Ardent provides sign engineering that is compliant, buildable, and optimised for real-world fabrication and installation. We work with sign manufacturers, steel and aluminium fabricators, builders, and property owners to deliver structural engineering that supports fast approvals, safe installations, and long-term performance.

Whether you’re producing signage at scale or delivering a single custom sign, our engineering is designed to avoid overdesign, reduce steel weight, and keep projects moving.

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WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR

Sign Engineering for Manufacturers, Builders & Owners


This service is ideal for:

  • Signage and advertising structure manufacturers
  • Steel and aluminium fabricators
  • Builders installing pylon, billboard, or custom signage
  • Property owners requiring certified sign structures
  • Projects requiring wind loading analysis, certification, or council approval

80%+ on-time delivery

QA previews + reviews

Clients responded to within 24 hours

Templates & details built for site practicality

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR SIGN ENGINEERING

  • Wind loading and structural analysis
  • Steel or aluminium member sizing
  • Foundation and footing design
  • Connection and anchorage detailing
  • Stability and overturning checks
  • Engineering drawings for approval
  • Fabrication- and installer-ready documentation
  • Support during installation and inspections

Our documentation is designed to be: Buildable - Fabrication-ready - Certifier-friendly - Installer-ready

SIGN ENGINEERING FOR MANUFACTURERS & FABRICATORS

Engineering Optimised for Fabrication & Repeat Production

For manufacturers, sign engineering must balance compliance, material efficiency, and repeatability.
Ardent delivers sign engineering for manufacturers that aligns with how your signage systems are fabricated and installed.

What Manufacturers Value Most

  • Optimised (lighter) steel and aluminium designs
  • Engineering adapted to your sign systems and fabricationmethods
  • Fast approval of size, height, and layout variants
  • Repeatable templates for standard sign types
  • Documentation suitable for fabrication and installation

Problems We Eliminate

  • Overdesigned sign structures using excessive material
  • Engineers unfamiliar with signage fabrication
  • Slow turnaround on revisions and variants
  • Drawings unsuitable for fabrication or site installation

Our process for BUILDERS

How We Deliver Buildable, Compliant, and On-Time Engineering


Our proven process brings clarity and structure to your project from day one. We begin by understanding your site, goals, and constraints, then deliver practical, buildable designs that reduce rework and prevent delays.


Every document is engineered to meet Australian Standards and approval requirements, with ongoing support to keep your project running smoothly through construction.

1. Project Review

We review your sign type, dimensions, wind region, and installation method.

2. First-Principles Structural Design

Efficient, compliant engineering focused on safety and material efficiency.

3. QA Review

Each design is checked for clarity, accuracy, and fabrication suitability.

4. Issue for Approval & Construction

Clean, certifier-ready documentation issued on time.

5. Ongoing Support

Quick turnaround for size changes, variants, and site questions.

WHY ARDENT FOR SIGN ENGINEERING

Engineering Built for Efficiency, Safety & Buildability

Sign structures must be safe, compliant, and economical. Ardent approaches sign engineering with a manufacturing and construction mindset, not a generic consulting approach.

What Sets Ardent Apart

  • First-principles optimisation to reduce material weight

  • Engineering adapted to your signage system

  • Fast, predictable turnaround

  • Clear communication standards (responses within 24 hours)

  • QA previews and structured reviews

  • Templates and details built for fabrication and site practicality

Common Questions

  • Can you engineer sign size or height variants quickly?
    Yes. We build templates and workflows to support fast variants.
  • Do you handle wind-rated sign engineering?
    Yes. All designs are site- and wind-region specific.
  • Can you work with our existing sign system?
    Yes. We adapt engineering to your product and fabrication method.

TYPES OF SIGNS WE ENGINEER

Ardent provides structural engineering for:

  • Pylon and pole signs
  • Billboards and large-format advertising structures
  • Wall-mounted and façade signage
  • Freestanding and ground-mounted signs
  • Custom and bespoke signage structures

All designs are tailored to wind region, sign height, exposure category, site conditions, and installation method.

READY TO START YOUR SIGN ENGINEERING PROJECT?

Whether you’re a manufacturer, builder, or property owner, Ardent delivers sign engineering that is efficient, compliant, and designed to be built.

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