About Us

Pioneering Performance

For over 50 years, AC Whyte has been at the forefront of delivering energy efficiency and refurbishment solutions, building strong foundations for communities, our clients, and the environment. As a family business, our values of integrity, expertise, and long-term partnerships have been at the heart of our journey, shaping who we are today.

From our early innovations to our current role as leaders in the sector, our commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement has remained unwavering. As we look back on five decades of growth and success, we are proud of the strong relationships we’ve built, the industry standards we’ve set, and the positive impact we’ve made on people’s homes and lives.

Our Values

Services

A Brief History

Our history is a testament to our dedication to creating long-lasting, sustainable change.

1973-1990

Establishment and Early Innovations

1973: A.C. Whyte (Slaters & Plasterers) Ltd founded.

1984: Robert Phin joined the business as a QS and within three years became a Company Director, and in 1999, he took over as Managing Director.

1987: Installed Scotland’s first external wall insulated render system at McNeil Street in Glasgow (photographed in 2021).

1990: Achieved accreditation across a number of specialist EWI systems, establishing our core expertise.

1990-2003

Expanding Services and Quality Standards

1995: Became a Main Contractor, expanding out services to all fabric repairs.

1996-2003: Achieved multiple accreditations, including BS EN ISO 9002 and later transitioned to ISO 9001:2000 certifications, setting industry standards for quality.

2003-2010

Growth in Social Housing Market

2003-2008: Increased turnover in the Social Housing market and expanded our Client base and geographical coverage.

2009-2010: Continued growth despite economic challenges and established ourselves as a go to, trusted contractor.

2011-2012

Infrastructure Growth and Sustainability

2011: Moved to a new, purpose-built, A-rated 4,500 sq. ft. facility and achieved ISO 14001:2004 accreditation for environmental management.

2011: Jennifer Phin joined AC Whyte and appointed as Managing Director in 2015.

2012: Achieved Green Deal Certification to PAS 2030 for external wall insulation and became accredited to PAS 2030:2017.

2014-2020

Capabilities and Skills Development

2018: Launched the award-winning AC Whyte Skills Academy to nurture talent and support industry training.

2014-2020: Strengthened our industry influence through enhanced partnerships and active roles in key organisations, including board of INCA, NIA Scottish Committee, and the Energy Efficiency Scotland – Quality and Skills Working Group.

2020-2023

Commitment to Quality and Compliance

2020: Achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, and Trustmark endorsement, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to quality, environmental sustainability, and health and safety excellence.

2022: Became accredited to PAS 2030:2019, further enhancing our commitment to high quality, energy efficient retrofit solutions.

2023 and Beyond

Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence

2023: Proudly marked our 50th anniversary, honoring a legacy of quality and expertise.

2023-2025: We continue to play an active role in shaping the future of the industry through our involvement in key organisations, including BE-ST, Construction Leadership Forum, East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, and Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Our Awards

Over the years, we’ve proudly received numerous awards recognising our business, leadership, key initiatives, and standout projects. These accolades include Best Performing Large Business (Glasgow Business Awards), Excellence in Communications (Glasgow Business Awards), Family Business of the Year for three consecutive years (Glasgow Business Awards), Best Learning and Development Programme (S1 Jobs Recruitment Awards), Skills and Training (Herald Top Employer Awards), Installer of the Year (INCA), our Owner Bob Phin recieved the Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to his invaluable contributions to the industry and Excellence in Customer Service (Glasgow Business Awards), among others.

These achievements highlight our commitment to excellence across every aspect of our business throughout our 50-year history.

Accreditations

Demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards, we proudly hold a range of recognised accreditations that reflect our dedication to quality, safety, and sustainability across all aspects of our work.