Electrical Design and Build Services in Atlanta, GA

Whitehead Electric Company was founded by C. H. Whitehead in 1938. Throughout our history, Whitehead has been privileged to be involved with many distinctive building projects ranging from Rich's original downtown store to Atlanta's Midfield Terminal—the largest in the world at the time of construction. As time has gone on, we have continually improved, adding modern technology and solutions to our proven formula, making us one of the longest-standing and most versatile commercial contractors in the entire Southeastern region of America. While a great deal of our work focuses on repairing and modifying existing electrical systems, we are also skilled at design build jobs. Learn more about these services below.

Architectural plans for design build

The unique skills of a design build contractor

While any electrician can install and repair electrical equipment, design build contractors are a cut above. Design build is a process that involves extensive engineering skills so that a system can be custom-designed from the ground up. This means that the electrician needs to understand every aspect of building codes and construction so that their design can function properly with HVAC, plumbing, and other necessary systems that are being installed on the same property.

Our team has decades of experience in design build electrical work and can create a system that will be perfect for your property. We are flexible and can work with a variety of subcontractors at the same time so that your projects move along as scheduled and you get a beautiful and functional finished product as quickly as possible.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

We design projects with installation in mind, that's why BIM coordination is so important. Building our projects virtually is what helps to ensure that all of the systems have adequate space and clearances are met long before installation is set to begin. This process allows for smooth collaboration between all of the design teams.

Our Design-Build Projects

Trilith Hotel

Owner: Trilith Hotel Owner, LLC

General Contractor: The Winter Construction Company

Contract Amount: $6,900,000.00

A brand new five-story boutique hotel that will have accommodations for 159 rooms and 32 extended-stay rooms. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop bar, boardrooms, restaurant space, and available retail.

MLK Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center

Owner: City of Atlanta, Dept. of Parks & Recreation

General Contractor: Winter Johnson FS360, a Joint Venture

Contract Amount: $1,700,000.00

This $24.4 million dollar project was a welcome replacement for the original facility which closed in 2012. The new building offers state-of-the-art recreation facilities such as a basketball gymnasium, swimming pool, indoor rock climbing wall, senior center, multipurpose meeting rooms, computer lab, classrooms, group fitness areas and elevated running track with views below of the gym & pool.

Solis Hotel

Owner: Acron 2 Porsche Drive Atlanta, LLC

General Contractor: Winter Construction Company

Contract Amount: $2,700,000.00

Standing at 8 stories tall with 214 guestrooms, this luxury hotel is adjacent to the North American headquarters of Porsche just outside of Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. It also features an event space, rooftop bar and fully equipped restaurant.

Grant Park Parking Garage

Owner: City of Atlanta Dept. of Parks and Recreation

General Contractor: Winter Johnson Group, a Joint Venture

Contract Amount: $2,200,000.00

This is a $48 million, LEED certified, garage project with 1,000 parking spaces, green rooftop and restaurant intended for Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta.

Veterans Affairs Specialty Care Clinic

Owner: Greenstone Properties

General Contractor: DPR Hardin Construction

Contract Amount: $4,300,000.00

Transformation of an existing college classroom building, formally DeVry, into a 103,000 square foot outpatient clinic for the Veterans Administration. LEED Silver certification.

Thomas Berry Hall Renovation

Owner: Berry College

General Contractor: J.E. Dunn Construction Company

Contract Amount: $425,000.00

Renovations to the dormitory which originally opened in 1939.

Oakland Exchange

Owner: Urban Realty Partners, LLC

General Contractor: The Winter Construction Company

Contract Amount: $108,000.00

Transformation of the old Cut-Rate Box warehouse buildings into 126 residential apartment units and 15,000 square feet of commercial space.

Whitehead Office Renovation

Owner: Whitehead Electric Company

General Contractor: The Winter Construction Company

Complete renovation to our headquarters.

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