JDC Properties & Umbrella Planet

Last Updated: May 14,2025

About the Client

JDC is a Sydney-based commercial construction company with over 25 years of experience delivering tailored design and building solutions. Known for its work across healthcare, aged care, childcare, and education sectors, JDC manages projects from concept to completion, focusing strongly on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The Challenge

JDC wanted to improve site presentation during a string of projects across Greater Sydney during the rainy season. Site supervisors were often outdoors, moving between client walkthroughs and supplier visits. The company was after a simple branded item that could keep staff dry, look professional on active sites, and reflect JDC’s corporate identity. Branded umbrellas came up as a practical solution.

Our Approach

The team at JDC contacted Umbrella Planet and ordered 100 heavy-duty vented umbrellas—durable enough for outdoor environments and with wind resistance to handle rough weather. JDC selected a black canopy with their logo on one panel. The shaft and ribs are red to match their logo. The understated contrast matched their brand colours and delivered strong visibility without looking promotional. We prepared a digital proof within 24 hours and worked to a 10-day turnaround to meet their internal deadline. The order was packed and delivered ahead of schedule.

The Outcome

Umbrellas were distributed to site managers, safety officers, and project leads. Since then, they’ve been used regularly across multiple sites. Staff reported the umbrellas held up well in wind and rain, and managers appreciated having a branded item they could use when walking clients through open job sites. The umbrellas also gave JDC’s brand greater presence on the ground—visible in photos, walkthroughs, and even on the footpath when teams headed to nearby suppliers or cafés.

Are you looking to add functional branding to your site team or project staff? Talk to Umbrella Planet. We have a range of custom folding umbrellas, branded golf umbrellas, children's umbrellas, and more. We’ll help you find the right product for your environment and timeline.