Introduction

This style guide is a reference point that sets the standards for all design and writing within SIRQ. This guide offers rules to ensure the SIRQ brand is kept consistent and uniform. This helps to ensure that the brand stays consistent though multiple authors or designers’ creations. This guide can also be looked to when any questions about the brand arise. Having set guidelines for a brand to follow creates steadiness in a brand that will help customers better, and more quickly recognize SIRQ wherever they see it.

Company Messaging:

We are entrepreneurs with an expertise in construction. It’s a different approach. We understand you. Yes, we construct commercially- everything from class-A office buildings, warehouse, tilt up, industrial, medical, even polar bear habitat. (We’ve done several zoological projects at SIRQ.) But we break the mold when it comes to being a General Contractor.

Have you ever wondered if you can really trust a contractor?  Do you wonder if contractors are focused as much on your interests as they are on their profit?  At SIRQ, we think there is a better way and it starts with some basic core principles.

First and foremost, we look at our clients as customers, not revenue sources.  We’re not trying to see how much money we can make on a job. We’re partnering with our clients to help them understand the process so they can mitigate the risks and make sound business decisions.  Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be?  

With our open approach, owners are involved and informed throughout the process- not left in the dark wondering what they are paying for.  What other industry can get away with that?  Can you imagine walking into a barbershop and being told what haircut you are going to get and what you’re going to pay for it without having any say in the matter?

We’re different. In this case, different is better. Call us and we’ll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That’s unique. That’s SIRQ.

Tone:

The SIRQ tone of voice is honest and dignified. It personifies construction—but not stereotypical construction. The brand is masculine, yet caring, warm and inviting, yet capable. SIRQ embodies high quality—both in product and experience while being transparent and upfront.

Key Value Propositions:

Timely— A reasonable timeline is set from the start and we stick to it. People have come to not expect construction deadlines to be met. SIRQ holds itself to a higher standard.  

On Budget
— You would never go to a restaurant, order food, and the waiter tell you he’ll give you the price after you eat it. Why should it be any different for a building where there’s millions of dollars at stake? At SIRQ, we treat the budget as absolute and are sensitive to constraints.

Quality and Experience— We don’t tell customers we build high quality structures; we show them. At SIRQ, our work speaks for itself. Our buildings hold up against any around because we make a point of hiring only the best and most experienced people for the job.

Consistent Cuts
— A common complaint amongst people who build is when a contractor quotes a client and then skimps out on supplies and then retains higher margins. At SIRQ, if we tell you our markup is 6%, we stay at 6%. By doing this, we remove the incentive to cut corners and keep our buildings to the highest standards.  

Excellent Service
. While the stigma of general contractors is both rude and abrasive—our contractors understand that the owner is central. We aim to please and will bend over backwards to accommodate our clients.  

*When referring to and writing out the company name, all letter must be capitalized. The correct spelling is SIRQ, not Sirq.

Color

The SIRQ Color palette is a combination of our signature midnight blue and cool grey. The consistent use of our colors is crucial in ensuring our brand is identifiable across any medium.

SIRQ Blue

RGB: 40, 37, 97
HEX: #282561
CMYK: 100, 100, 30, 21
PANTONE: PMS 273 C

SIRQ Light Grey

RGB: 167, 167, 168
HEX: #A7A7A8
CMYK: 36, 29, 29, 0
PANTONE: PMS 429c

SIRQ Dark Grey

RGB: 51, 51, 51
HEX: #333333
CMYK: 69, 63, 62, 58
PANTONE: Pantone Black 3C

Primary Color Palette

Our color palette is simple and bold. Our main brand color is our SIRQ blue which is supported by light and dark greys. For most applications stay within our primary color palette and use our secondary colors sporadically.
Light Blue
HEX: #1F387C
RGB: 31, 56, 124
CMYK: 100, 91, 22, 7
TBD
TBD

Secondary Color

Our secondary color is used as an accent color mainly on RFP's.

Typography

SIRQ uses Helvetica Neue as our primary typeface. Helvetica is used across digital and printed materials. When possible try to limit the font weights to regular for body copy and sub-header and bold for headlines and call outs. SIRQ uses Raleway for use on our website. Raleway is available via Google fonts.

Business Cards

Our business cards follow a traditional 3.5" by 2" landscape format with a .25" bleed. To produce the exact colors please use the following Pantone colors. SIRQ Blue PMS 194c and SIRQ Cool Grey PMS 429c. If you need to order business cards please contact info@sirq.com.

Business Card Front

Name: Helvetica Neue Bold 10pt
Phone Number: Helvetica Neue Bold  8pt
Email Address: Helvetica Neue Bold  8pt
Address: Helvetica Neue Bold  8pt
Website: Helvetica Neue Bold 8pt

Business Card Back

Color: PMS 429C
SIRQ logo mark in white

Corporate Letterhead

For all communication both print and digital you should use the official SIRQ letterhead which is available by emailing rhunter@sirq.com

Email Signature

All employees must use our approved email signature in all email communication this ensures that our brand is presented consistently across all email clients.

Apparel

When out in the field SIRQ employees must be easily recognized. While colors and sizes will vary using the correct logo and placement will keep apparel looking consistent. All apparel orders are coordinated through the marketing department. If you have any questions contact rhunter@sirq.com or bseeley@sirq.com

Dark Polo Shirt

On darker polo shirts use the white 3" wide white SIRQ logo. The logo placement should be left chest area.

Light Polo Shirt

On lighter polo shirts use the white 3" wide full color SIRQ logo. The logo placement should be left chest area.

Option One Front

Use the grey 3" tall SIRQ vertical logo centered.

Option One Back

Use the grey 2.5" wide SIRQ logo centered.

Option Two Front

Use the blue 3" wide SIRQ logo centered.

Option Two Back

Use the blue 3" wide SIRQ wordmark centered.

Dust Banners

Mesh banners not only protect a job site but they also present a marketing opportunity. Every SIRQ job site must install our standard one color mesh banner around the entire parameter of the job site. When the budget allows we can also produce a custom full color 25' banner. The custom printed banner is a great way to showcase partner logos and architectural renderings.

Mesh Banner One Color

Our dust banners are the standard 50 foot SIRQ 32649 colored mesh material with one 7 foot wide SIRQ horizontal logo in white centered.

Full Color Custom Mesh Banner

Our full-color custom printed banners are for use on bigger projects and should be inserted in-between our standard blue mesh banners. This custom banner includes the partner's logos and architectural rendering.

Standard Mesh Banner With Custom Mesh Banner

Above is an example on how we combine our standard blue banner with our custom full color banner.

Don't use royal blue.
Don't use dark gray.
Don't use light gray.
Don't use light gray.

- Priority #1: Fence with full Dust Screen on all project sides with road frontage.
- Priority #2: Fence with partial Dust Screen on all project sides with road frontage but remove the corner section for traffic visibility.
- Priority #3: Fence as appropriate with various banners as signage.

Work Vehicles

SIRQ maintains a standard for all of its work vehicles. All work trucks must be four-wheel drive, have four doors, and be white. Every SIRQ vehicle must display the SIRQ logo at all times. The SIRQ logo belongs centered on the front door panel avoiding body creases, lines, or emblems. Remember to confirm your logo placement is correct with either rhunter@sirq.com or bseeley@sirq.com  before final installation.

Truck Side View Logo

The only placement for the SIRQ logo on your work truck is centered on the front door panels. Use our full-color SIRQ logo. Avoid obstructions such as; door handles, emblems/badges, molding, surface creases, and door seams. Remember to confirm your logo placement is correct with either rhunter@sirq.com or bseeley@sirq.com  before final installation.

Truck Tailgate View

The secondary placement for the SIRQ logo on your work truck is centered vertically on the drives side tailgate. Use our full-color SIRQ logo. Avoid obstructions such as; door handles, emblems/badges, molding, surface creases, and door seams. Remember to confirm your logo placement is correct with either rhunter@sirq.com bseeley@sirq.com before final installation.

Do Not Place Anywhere Else On Truck
Do Not Place On Seam
Do Not Place Over Emblem