Common merchandise problems in construction
These are the issues we are asked to solve most often.
Every branch orders its own gear
Divisions and job sites buy from whoever is closest, which leaves you with several versions of the same logo, inconsistent colours and no record of what was spent.
Apparel has to survive the site
Decoration that peels after a few washes reflects badly on the brand. Construction apparel needs decoration methods chosen for abrasion, laundering and outdoor wear.
Sizing and crew turnover
New hires arrive continuously, sizes vary widely, and someone in the office ends up running a stockroom out of a filing cabinet.
Deliveries to moving job sites
Shipping to an active site is not the same as shipping to a warehouse. Addresses change, receiving windows are narrow and nobody signs for boxes.
Rush requests before a bid or open house
Client-facing events get scheduled quickly and merchandise becomes the last thing anyone thinks about.
How TVG helps
The parts of our service that apply most directly to construction.
Company Stores & Uniforms
An online store where crews and supervisors order approved apparel and safety wear in their own sizes, on your rules and budgets.
Learn moreManaged Merch Programs
One managed program covering artwork standards, production, stock levels and reordering across every division.
Learn moreKitting & Fulfilment
Pre-packed new-hire and site kits, packed to your spec and shipped to the yard, office or site that needs them.
Learn moreCustom Projects
Custom-produced items when a standard catalogue product will not do the job or carry the brand properly.
Learn moreExample programs
Typical programs we build for organizations in this sector.
Crew apparel program
A standard apparel range — shirts, hoodies, outerwear and headwear — decorated consistently and reordered on a schedule rather than in a panic.
High-visibility and site wear
Branded high-visibility apparel and site accessories sourced to the standards your safety team specifies.
New-hire kits
Pre-packed kits issued to each new crew member so onboarding does not depend on whatever is left in the storeroom.
Client and closing gifts
Considered gifts for project handovers, owner meetings and long-standing trade partners.
Trade show and recruitment materials
Booth giveaways and recruiting merchandise produced ahead of hiring fairs and industry events.
Handling Large-Volume Promotional Product Orders
Construction programs usually mean large apparel runs against a fixed date. This is how we handle production at that scale.
How TVG planned, produced and staged a bulk promotional product order without sacrificing quality control or the delivery date.
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply branded high-visibility and safety apparel?
Yes. We source high-visibility apparel and site wear and decorate it so the branding holds up to outdoor use and repeated laundering. Where a specific standard or certification is required, we source to the specification your safety team provides.
How do you handle crews across multiple job sites?
We set up a single program with per-site ordering and delivery. Each site can order within the rules you set, and we ship to the address and receiving window that site actually works with, rather than assuming a central warehouse.
Do we need to hold inventory ourselves?
No. We can hold stock of your core apparel and site items and release it as orders come in, so you are not storing boxes in a trailer or office.
What is the minimum order?
Minimums vary by product and decoration method. Many apparel items start at modest quantities, and we will tell you the real minimum for the item you want before you commit.
Can new hires be equipped automatically?
Yes. We build a standard new-hire kit, hold the components, and pack and ship a kit each time you send us a name, size and address.
Let's make merchandise easier.
Tell us what you are planning, what needs to be managed and where it needs to go. We will help shape the right approach.