Core assortment for construction companies: bundling office, construction site, hygiene, and shipping

by Wiepa Team on Jul 09, 2026

Core Assortment for Construction Companies

Consolidate office, construction site, hygiene, occupational safety, and shipping with clear standards.

In a nutshell

A core assortment includes regularly needed items with defined quality, packaging unit, and alternatives. It reduces search times, incorrect orders, and unnecessary variations, without blocking specific project needs.

Which areas belong together?

Area Typical Core Items
Office and Construction Management Paper, toner, folders, binders, stationery
Construction Site Organization Clipboards, markers, labels, document pouches
Hygiene and Break Areas Soap, paper towels, trash bags, coffee, kitchen supplies
Shipping and Storage Boxes, packing tape, delivery note pouches, labeling
Safety First-aid refills, warning signs, selected PPE

How to select standard items

  • Functionality: The item must reliably fulfill its intended purpose.
  • Durability: Use near construction sites requires suitable materials and packaging.
  • Availability: Regular demand should be consistently met with approved alternatives.
  • Total Cost: Consider price, consumption, durability, shipping, and internal ordering effort together.

Introduction and Maintenance

  1. Evaluate orders from the last six to twelve months.
  2. Group items with the same function.
  3. Involve users from the office, construction management, and construction site.
  4. Define standards, alternatives, and packaging units.
  5. Define minimum stock levels and delivery points.
  6. Document exceptions and evaluate them regularly.

The guide Core Assortment for Office Supplies provides the basics for this.

Typical mistake: A core assortment is created based solely on price. A lack of practical suitability then leads to many special orders and loses the desired standardization effect.

FAQ

How large should the core assortment be?

As large as necessary and as small as sensible. It should cover frequent needs but avoid duplicate variants.

Are construction sites allowed to order special items?

Yes, through a clear exception process with justification and, if necessary, approval.

How are different locations taken into account?

Through a common basic assortment and supplementary location- or project-specific lists.

How often should the list be checked?

At least annually, as well as for new project types, delivery problems, or noticeable complaints.

Can sustainability be part of the standard?

Yes, for example, through recycled paper, durable products, refill systems, and recognized environmental labels.

Sources

Umweltbundesamt, Blauer Engel, DGUV.

Develop a Core Assortment for Construction Companies

Wiepa bundles office, construction site, hygiene, and shipping supplies into a practical ordering structure.

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