Woulda Coulda Shoulda

This General Contractor Isn’t the Brightest Channel Letter of the Bunch

Despite his assurances, he made the installation more difficult than it had to be.

Published

1 year ago

January 11, 2023

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times January 2023 Issue

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“You are an idiot.”

To the GCs we work with who think they know everything. One time, we were trying to explain that individual letters all need to be wired together behind a wall and that we will need access behind the sign to service anything in the future. The GC said, “I’ve been doing this for 30 years, so don’t tell me how things need to be wired.” Well, he ended up drywalling the sign in so we couldn’t get behind it to wire everything. Had to cut into the drywall to finish up the sign.

Woulda Coulda Shouldas are collected from the Signs of the Times Brain Squad and shared anonymously.

What’s the Brain Squad?

If you’re the owner or top manager of a signage and graphics company in the US or Canada, you’re invited to join the Signs of the Times Brain Squad. By taking one five-minute survey each month, you will receive access to some of the industry’s freshest data on sales — including your fellow members’ comments on what’s selling and what isn’t — and can make your voice heard on key issues affecting the sign industry. Sound good? Sign up here.

Signs of the Times Staff

Signs of the Times has been the world leader in sign information since 1906. Contact Signs of the Times' editors at editor@signsofthetimes.com.

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

I Wish I Could Say This to Clients When We Miss a Deadline

Don't Miss

Why Don’t You Ask Canva to Fix It for You?

Introducing the Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.