Why White Electrical?

"Our reputation is earned every day"

Over the course of the past century, White Electrical has seen amazing changes and developments in the electrical contracting field. We pride ourselves on keeping pace with the latest technologies and methodologies.  At the same time, the solid business fundamentals that have characterized our business since 1910 are still the core of our value proposition and our commitment to our customers: 

On time, quality service, and a safe workplace.

History

• Founded in 1910 in Rome, Georgia.
• Instrumental in electrifying the South's textile industry and burgeoning hydroelectric plants in the early 1900's.
• Became a union shop in 1933 with strong affiliation with IBEW.
• Family-owned until 2008, when it became an employee-owned company (ESOP).
• Expanded to 6 branches across the Southeast with over 500 employees.
• Grown to revenue in excess of $48 million and a bond capability of $15 million.

Capabilities

Florida Airport Nets Kudos for Contractors     More than 70 members of Jacksonville, Fla., local 177 helped two national companies with a prestigious award for stellar efficiency and safety on a $13 million job at the city's international airport.      St. Louis-based Guarantee Electrical Co and White Electrical of Atlanta won the Federal Electrical Contractors 2008 Joint Venture Award after joining forces in February 2007 to add two new con-courses to the airport totaling 1,600 feet in length, the concourses will service 20 gates to accommodate 7.5 million passengers annually.     "It was definitely not your everyday kind of work," said Local 177 member Greg Lea, superintendent general foreman at the site, Lea noted that the complex jobs of installing everything from high-tech security systems, intricate lighting and fiber optics proved novel projects for apprentices and journeymen alike.  "But we're IBEW members-we like a good challenge."      Local 177 members completed the 18-month project ahead of schedule, logging about 80,000 man hours with no safety incidents.      "The IBEW workers demonstrated excellence, efficiency and professionalism on a job that involved a lot of newer technology," said David Yencarelli, project manager with White Electrical.  "The members definitely brought their 'A' game." Reproduced from: The Electrical Worker June 2009

/Experience

With over 100 years of experience, White Electrical has survived all industry and economic downturns by developing quality solutions for our clients. Our company's quality work gains us repeat business and referrals within each industry. Over 80% of our business is from repeat customers. Our projects range from small service work to multi-million dollar projects in various industries including power, automotive, pulp/paper, chemical, process mining, food/ beverage, and communications. Our experienced project management staff can provide design, installation and maintenance support to your project including:

• Electrical Construction
• Power Distribution Systems
• Controls & Instrumentation
• Voice-Data-Video Installation
• Equipment Installation
• Service Work

We also offer valued-added services of:

• Access Control and Special Systems
• Predictive Testing and Maintenance
• Multi-Craft Labor Management

Training & Management

Well trained electricians and project management staff raise the quality and reliability of service that White Electrical offers to our customers,  Our training differentiates us from our competitors.

• Project managers and electricians, individually, average over 20 years' experience in electrical construction.
• Every electrician is trained through the five-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union.
• Project managers and field leaders receive formal leadership training provided by White Electrical.
• Key management personnel are OSHA 10-hour certified.
• Project managers and key management personnel receive continuing education toward PMP certification.
• Detailed project management, field leadership, and quality control procedures are implemented company-wide.

Safety

Our excellent results are evidence of the success of our comprehensive safety program.

• Full time corporate Director of Safety and Safety Coordinators at each Branch office.
• Certified Drug-Free Workplace in all states where we work that recognize the designation.
• Experience Modification Rate (EMR) significantly below the insurance industry expected rating.
• Incident rates and lost time rates consistently and significantly below national average.