If your business owns or manages homes in the Staffordshire or Cheshire area, QPS Print is a Stoke on Trent based printed hoarding specialist for construction sites, new builds and social housing developments.
This post explains all you need to know to make the most from your upcoming projects.

Maximising the Impact of Printed Hoarding Panels in Construction: A Guide to Safety and Brand Visibility
In today’s construction landscape, site hoardings are no longer merely barriers enclosing a workspace. They’re a strategic tool that combines safety with impactful branding and can be particularly effective in new home developments and social housing sectors.
Printed hoarding panels offer construction firms and developers a way to promote their projects, build brand awareness, and communicate key information—all while safeguarding the public and controlling access to the site.

Public Safety as Priority
Safety remains the primary reason for installing hoarding panels around construction sites.
Hoarding panels serve as a crucial barrier, separating the general public from the potential hazards within the site. By preventing unauthorised access, they not only protect passersby but also ensure a controlled and secure environment for construction crews.
Properly installed site hoarding helps reduce the risk of accidents, giving both the public and workers peace of mind.
QPS Print can perform a site survey to ensure the finished hoarding panels will fit and install correctly, plus make sure any custom printed hoarding designs are produced exactly as expected.
In areas with high foot traffic, such as urban developments or neighborhood housing projects, well-positioned hoarding panels can be instrumental in directing pedestrian flow, indicating alternative routes, or restricting areas that could pose hazards to the public.
For projects that may disrupt normal pedestrian pathways, hoarding boards are an effective way to convey instructions and ensure safety remains top of mind.
All the hoarding boards in this post have been overlaminated with an anti-graffiti laminate.
This laminate not only protects the images from everything from bird lime and traffic splashes but also any graffiti can be cleaned off.

Branding and Marketing with Printed Hoardings
Hoarding boards also present a unique branding opportunity.
By printing high-quality graphics directly onto the panels, companies can transform a standard safety feature into a powerful advertising tool. Branding on hoardings allows companies to display logos, slogans, and even detailed project visuals, such as architectural renderings or computer-generated images of the final result.
This approach not only builds excitement around the project but also creates brand visibility in high-traffic areas.
For construction companies working on new homes or social housing projects, the panels can feature imagery that gives future residents a taste of what’s to come—whether it’s the design of the new homes, lifestyle amenities, or architectural innovations.
Additionally, providing project details such as completion dates, cost estimates, or contact information for real estate agents creates transparency and invites public engagement.
For developers, this visual communication builds trust and keeps the community informed.
Beyond promoting the construction project itself, hoarding panels offer a space to advertise other brands.
Developers can lease parts of the hoarding to businesses for advertising, generating an additional revenue stream. This approach not only maximises the utility of the hoardings but also strengthens relationships with local businesses.
The custom-printed hoarding panels in these images have all been manufactured using aluminium composite boards or ACM.
We can also produce boards using solid foam PVC or foamex, or eco-friendly options like polypropylene bubble board. These options ensure we have a hoarding panel solution for every budget.
For samples of any of these boards, get in touch.

Outdoor Advertising at Scale
Construction site hoardings and advertising boards serve as highly effective outdoor advertising spaces, particularly in high-footfall areas.
In addition to drawing attention to the ongoing work, they allow developers to market upcoming projects, brand their company, and provide critical information.
Passersby are naturally curious about construction sites, and well-designed hoarding boards satisfy that curiosity while promoting the project.
To meet the demands of large-scale hoarding production, QPS Print leverages state-of-the-art flatbed printers to create hoardings in volume. This capability allows for cost-efficient production without sacrificing quality.
Printed with UV-resistant, waterproof inks, these boards can withstand inclement weather, ensuring that colours stay vibrant and messages remain clear, even in challenging outdoor conditions.
We incorporated QR codes into the design of the hoarding boards shown in this post.
This encouraged engagement from the local population to register interest and find out what was going on in their area. Once interest was registered and they were added to the housing developers’ data platform, they could be kept up to date with all future announcements.

Versatile, Customisable, and Durable
For companies working on everything from local developments to large-scale commercial sites, custom-printed hoarding panels are versatile enough to suit a variety of branding and safety needs.
Hoardings are temporary structures, but they have lasting visual impact due to their size and visibility in public areas. Customisation options range from simple branded panels to full wraps that integrate seamlessly with the site’s aesthetic.
Printed hoarding panels are a powerful asset on any construction site. They protect the public and workers alike while serving as a cost-effective advertising medium. By creating engaging and informative graphics, developers can capture public interest, showcase project updates, and communicate their brand’s unique vision.
For companies in the Staffordshire and Cheshire areas, QPS Print offers specialised expertise in manufacturing hoardings that meet the unique demands of social housing and new home developments.
Whether your goal is to enhance site safety, promote your project, or both, printed hoarding panels are a smart investment that accomplishes all three.
To find out how QPS Print can manage your next housing development or construction project hoarding panels, get in touch here or by calling 01782 413789.