Whiteheads : Painting a Greener Future Since 1924
Whiteheads , the painting contracting company located in Cape Town , through their dedication and skill have earned the reputation of one of South Africa ’ s best approved and preferred applicators in all spectrums of the construction industry .
Article by : Kelli Whitehead
Whiteheads contributes to developing the country in industrial , commercial and domestic projects whilst also offering creative and decorative finishes within each of these sectors .
Their mission is to provide an environment within their company to enable them to strive and enjoy , whilst providing efficient service and high quality workmanship together with sound , professional and sustainable options within the construction environment . They strive to create an environment where their employees can challenge themselves with every project and learn from each of those challenges .
Colin Whitehead and Ian Moir , the directors of Whiteheads , have both seen Whiteheads grow as a family business to become a major contributor to South Africa ’ s development sector .
As of January 2018 , Whiteheads will have undergone a fundamental change and thus be a 51 % Black owned company with a level 2 BEE rating .
Through this change , the management structure and operational controls will remain unchanged and the sound , professional approach to their projects will be enhanced .
Whiteheads ’ contribution to the industry can be seen all around the country in the various projects that Whiteheads have been a part of . Some of these completed projects include :
• Century City Urban Square
• Silos Precinct in the V & A Waterfront , Cape town
• Mount Nelson Hotel
• Virgin Active , Foreshore
• New Christiaan Barnard Netcare Hospital , Foreshore
NO 3 & NO 4 SILO
ZEITZ MOCAA
• Cabana Beach Lifestyle Resort , Durban
• Bay West Mall , Port Elizabeth .
• Beacon Isle , Plettenberg Bay
• Drakensberg Sun , Drakensberg
Some of the projects Whiteheads are currently involved on :
• The Yacht Club , V & A Waterfront - Amdec Development ,
• The Link - Extension to Netcare Hospital site
• Sable Road Offices , Century City - Rabie Development
• Palm Brook / Palm View , Century City - Rabie Development
• Norval Foundation Gallery , Steenberg
• Aurum Presidential / Luxury Suites , Bantry Bay
Whiteheads is a truly South African business , with the roots of the business invested in the staff , their development and well-being . Existing in the contracting world means that their work becomes a physical manifestation in their environment . One of the most inspiring things about this company is driving through Cape Town and seeing exactly where and how they have contributed to developing the spaces around them .
All products that Whiteheads strives to use have low or zero VOC ’ s ( volatile organic compounds ) permitting them to help contribute to the environment in an even more positive manner . By using these eco-friendly painting products and business ethos , Whiteheads strives to truly be “ painting a greener future ”.
Sharing a common heritage . 1924 saw the construction of the Grain Silo as well as the founding of Whiteheads .
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