Sign Engineering Services
- Sign Engineering & Structural Design
Engineering for pylon signs, monument signs, wall signs, channel letters, scoreboards, digital displays, canopies, and specialty signage. - Scoreboard & Large Display Engineering
Structural design and support engineering for scoreboards, video boards, message centers, and other large-format display systems. - Specialty & Custom Sign Engineering
Engineering for unique installations that do not fit a standard sign type, including architectural features and complex support conditions. - Existing Sign Evaluation & Retrofit Design
Evaluation of existing sign structures, supports, foundations, and connections for sign replacements, modifications, increased loads, or digital conversions.
- Foundation Design
Foundation and footing design for freestanding signs based on sign geometry, loading, soil conditions, and applicable code requirements. - Wind Load & Structural Calculations
Code-based analysis of wind, dead, seismic, and other applicable loads to verify the structural performance of signs and their supporting systems. - Engineering Calculations & Sealed Drawings
Preparation of calculation packages and signed/sealed engineering documents for permitting and regulatory review where MBI is licensed to provide services.
- Structural Installation Drawings
Drawings showing support framing, connections, attachments, anchorage, and other installation requirements needed for safe and efficient field installation. - Attachment & Connection Design
Engineering of connections to buildings, structural framing, masonry, concrete, steel, and other supporting construction.
- Product Design & Development
Engineering support for new or standardized sign products, including structural performance, materials, constructability, connections, and fabrication considerations. - Standardized Sign System Engineering
Development of repeatable engineering solutions for sign systems used across multiple locations, configurations, or projects. - Prototype Engineering
Structural analysis and design support for new or custom sign concepts before full production or rollout. - Repeatable Fabrication & Installation Details
Creation of consistent structural details that help streamline fabrication, installation, and future project delivery.
We have staff licensed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., & Alberta, Ontario, & British Columbia Canada.
MBI Companies
299 N. Weisgarber Road
Knoxville, TN 37922