Beginning in Texas on January 20, a powerful winter storm moved eastward, bringing record-breaking snowfall to Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and even Florida. Between January 20–22, hundreds of locations along the Gulf Coast reported new single-day snowfall records, marking this as one of the most significant winter storms in Southern United States history.

Beaumont, Texas saw its snowiest day since the Valentine’s Snowstorm of 1895 with 5.2 inches. 11.5 inches fell in New Orleans, Louisiana breaking their record of 8.2 inches, and Pensacola, Florida saw an astounding 10 inches, rivaling their record of 3 inches from the same snowstorm in 1895.

In response to the storm’s impact, Irby deployed 15 crews for two days in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area to assist with restoration efforts. Thank you to all our employees who step up to the occasion and for being the Absolute Performers we know you are.

On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton struck near Tampa as a powerful Category 3 storm. Hurricane Helene triggered flash flood and hurricane warnings that stretched deep inland, reaching northern Georgia and western North Carolina. Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton delivered over 18 inches of rain, winds exceeding 100 miles per hour, and tornadoes that tore through several Florida communities. Both storms caused widespread damage, marked by severe winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes, leaving a trail of devastation behind them. Combined, the two storms caused power outages impacting over 3 million customers in Florida, 570,000 in Georgia, 760,000 in South Carolina, 416,000 in North Carolina, and 98,000 in Virginia, according to Power Grid International. In the wake of both storms, the governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and Virginia declared states of emergency.

Before either storm made landfall, Irby Construction began mobilizing to support our customers across the Southeast. We take pride in serving our customers and affected communities during these difficult times and remain committed to our work until full restoration is achieved. Our hearts are with the thousands of people, businesses, and communities that have been impacted by these devastating storms.

If you’d like to donate through the Quanta Cares Program to help others during this challenging time, there are three ways:

1.  Payroll Deductions:
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3. Check:
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Irby Construction Company hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 5-6 in Flowood, MS. Every year, this meeting brings together Irby Executives, Regional Leaders, Superintendents, Project Managers, and others from the corporate office all in one location to provide updates and share information for the company’s continued growth and success

This year’s theme, “Be an Absolute Performer,” took an active approach to our company motto, “Absolute Performance.” Among other things, being an “Absolute Performer” means being accountable, seeing the bigger picture, setting expectations, connecting with your team, listening to those around you, and teaching others what you do.

The Superintendents’ Meeting included panels regarding safety, superintendents, project management, finance, equipment, DOT/LYTX, legal, IT, and bidding. Throughout every discussion, there was a thread of safety, reiterating that safety is paramount and must be driven from leadership down to every individual within Irby.

We’re thankful for the ability to bring Team Irby together in this way and are already looking forward to the 2025 Superintendents’ Meeting!

Congratulations to Paul Rendon, Technical Foreman in Irby’s Texas Region, for receiving the Quanta Commitment Coin for his exceptional efforts on the job!

Paul recounts a recent Friday morning: “As I was heading from the Llano yard to the ROW through Thunderhill Ranch, I saw a man lying on the ground screaming for help. He had rolled his side-by-side vehicle and had been there for three hours. I called 911 and stayed with him until the ambulance arrived. The paramedics determined he had a broken ankle and thumb and called for a life flight to the hospital. I wish him a full recovery.”

Thank you, Paul, for being a dedicated and caring employee, both on the job and in the community. It’s people like you who make Irby a great place to work!

On Thursday, May 16, Houston, Texas, was hit with a smattering of powerful, damaging storms. Irby Construction Company crews mobilized quickly thereafter to restore power to Texans in need.

Multiple storms, extremely high wind speeds, and tornadoes left thousands of residents without power for days. Irby was glad to assist Houston residents in any way we could.

Pictured below are Irby Linemen Justin Howard, Payton Harris, Ryan Holloway, and Chance Regan, who have worked tirelessly to bring aid to Houstonians. Irby Construction is here for you, Texas, and as well as all of our customers this storm season.