IRBY NEWS
AVANGRID Granted Presidential Permit To Begin NECEC Construction
AVANGRID has started construction on the $950m New England Clean Energy Connect project after securing the Presidential Permit from the US Department of Energy.
IID Extends Service Contract With Irby
After deliberation, Imperial Irrigation District agreed to extend its service agreement with Irby Construction last week. Irby has worked for IID in California for decades.
New Lines Withstand Record Breaking Storm
The 2020 storm season has been unprecedented, and Entergy Louisiana has taken one hit after another. Laura, Delta, and Zeta. There is however a silver lining story…
Irby Restoring Power After Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally, a category 2 hurricane, came ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama the morning of September 16, 2020. Over 2,000 power lines were destroyed. More than half a million people were left without power…
Irby Assists with Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura made a Category 4 landfall on August 27, 2020 near Cameron, Louisiana. Deadly and destructive, Laura tied with the 1856 Last Island Hurricane as the state’s strongest landfall…
Irby Awarded Manatee Battery Project
Florida Power & Light recently awarded Irby the construction of the world’s current largest battery storage facility project called Manatee Energy Storage Center.
Irby Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day
Each year on April 18th, Irby celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day. Without our Irby crews’ dedication to safety and Absolute Performance, we would not be where we are today as a company.
Irby Awarded NECEC Project in Joint Venture with Cianbro
Irby is proud to announce that we have been awarded the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project in a joint venture with Cianbro.
Legend Foundation Services Feeds Heroes
On Thursday, April 2nd, Legend Foundation Services showed their support to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Irby Line Legacy Featured in T&D World
The Irby Construction family has many multi-generational families on our team. One such family was recently featured in an article in T&D World.
Irby Crews in California with IID for 25+ Years
Irby Construction has worked for IID for over 25 years providing ongoing transmission, distribution, substation, and underground electric distribution work…
Irby Featured in Construction Today
Irby is featured in the September issue of Construction Today magazine for work restoring electric power lines for a Florida-based utility in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Irby and TNT Conquer Together
A recent article from American Crane & Transport highlights the struggles that Irby Construction and TNT Crane & Rigging faced to get the job done.
Irby Goes Underground with FPL
Just in time for the 2019 Hurricane Season, Florida Power and Light is launching a pilot program in Sarasota working on an underground power grid.
Irby Superintendent named President of PCCA
Irby Superintendent Dave Aubrey named President of PCCA.
Irby CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
Irby President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Irby 2019 Superintendents’ Meeting
The 2019 Irby Superintendents’ Meeting was held on February 27th and 28th at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS
Duke Energy- Port St. Joe to Callaway 230kV Rebuild Project
Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10th, 2018 near Mexico Beach, Florida…
LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI GRADUATION
Since its inception in 1974, Leadership Mississippi….
People of Irby: President, Lee Jones
Irby recently rolled out the last video…
LCRA Transmission Alliance
With powerful capabilities and a team eager…
Distribution Repairs Through Hurricanes Florence and Michael
This quarter Irby crews were presented with…
People of Irby: Executive VP Operations, Rick Shouse
Irby recently rolled out the tenth video…
People of Irby: Chief Financial Officer, Margaret Rushing
Irby recently rolled out the ninth video…
People of Irby: General Superintendent, Brent Croft
Irby recently rolled out the eighth video…
Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry Visits Quanta Services Lazy Q Ranch
Former Texas Governor, Rick Perry…
T&D World Features Northwest Lineman College
T&D World featured a brief story on Quanta Services’
PEOPLE OF IRBY: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & RECRUITING, GREG BERRY
On Monday, July 16, Irby rolled out…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: SUPERINTENDENT, CHRIS SWINDOLL
Last month Irby rolled out the sixth video…
Irby’s 2018 Superintendents Meeting is a Success
The 2018 Irby Superintendents’ Meeting…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER, LUTHER BOONE
Irby recently rolled out the fifth video…
Company Milestones Remembered at Irbyconst.com
Irby Construction Company is most known for building…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: Apprentice, Juan Carlos del Toro
On Thursday, April 13, Irby Construction rolled out…
IRBY LIGHTING THE WAY
Irby Construction Company is most known for building…
24/7 TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE FOR IRBY CREWS
Northwest Lineman’s College Lineman Channel is an extensive…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: DIRECTOR OF HR & EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, AMANDA LOTT
On Thursday, March 29, Irby rolled out the…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: SUPERINTENDENT, BRANDON COX
The second of our popular “People of Irby” video series…
IRBY’S PARENT COMPANY ACQUIRES NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE
In January, Irby’s parent company, Quanta Services, Inc…
In the Spotlight: Lineman, Colt Lindsey
Irby has launched the first of their “People of Irby” series…
IRBY’S TRADE SHOW SEASON IN FULL SWING
Irby has had a busy couple of months making exhibit appearances…
Hurricane Irma Tests Irby Crews
As Irby Crews were wrapping up work in Texas following…
Irby Crews Power Through Outages From Harvey
More than 300 Irby men performed work this hurricane…
Irby Sponsors Mississippi Economic Council’s Capital Day
Irby had the honor of sponsoring Mississippi…
2018 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI
Amanda Lott, Irby’s Director of Human Resources and…
A BIG IRBY WELCOME
Stephen King (not the author) joined Irby Construction…
SERVICE AWARDS 2017
On Thursday, December 7, Irby hosted its annual Service Awards Luncheon at headquarters in…
Lockhart Office Open House
Irby hosted an Open House Event in the Lockhart regional office Wednesday, December 6…
Now Open in Lockhart, Texas
Irby’s newest office, located at 1408 Blackjack St. in Lockhart Texas will be home to those…
Irby’s “Spooktacular” Halloween
On October 31, the Irby family took…
Irby Family Comings and Going
In the last several months Irby Construction Company has…
AVANGRID Granted Presidential Permit To Begin NECEC Construction
AVANGRID has started construction on the $950m New England Clean Energy Connect project after securing the Presidential Permit from the US Department of Energy.
IID Extends Service Contract With Irby
After deliberation, Imperial Irrigation District agreed to extend its service agreement with Irby Construction last week. Irby has worked for IID in California for decades.
New Lines Withstand Record Breaking Storm
The 2020 storm season has been unprecedented, and Entergy Louisiana has taken one hit after another. Laura, Delta, and Zeta. There is however a silver lining story…
Irby Restoring Power After Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally, a category 2 hurricane, came ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama the morning of September 16, 2020. Over 2,000 power lines were destroyed. More than half a million people were left without power…
Irby Assists with Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura made a Category 4 landfall on August 27, 2020 near Cameron, Louisiana. Deadly and destructive, Laura tied with the 1856 Last Island Hurricane as the state’s strongest landfall…
Irby Awarded Manatee Battery Project
Florida Power & Light recently awarded Irby the construction of the world’s current largest battery storage facility project called Manatee Energy Storage Center.
Irby Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day
Each year on April 18th, Irby celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day. Without our Irby crews’ dedication to safety and Absolute Performance, we would not be where we are today as a company.
Irby Awarded NECEC Project in Joint Venture with Cianbro
Irby is proud to announce that we have been awarded the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project in a joint venture with Cianbro.
Legend Foundation Services Feeds Heroes
On Thursday, April 2nd, Legend Foundation Services showed their support to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Irby Line Legacy Featured in T&D World
The Irby Construction family has many multi-generational families on our team. One such family was recently featured in an article in T&D World.
Irby Crews in California with IID for 25+ Years
Irby Construction has worked for IID for over 25 years providing ongoing transmission, distribution, substation, and underground electric distribution work…
Irby Featured in Construction Today
Irby is featured in the September issue of Construction Today magazine for work restoring electric power lines for a Florida-based utility in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Irby and TNT Conquer Together
A recent article from American Crane & Transport highlights the struggles that Irby Construction and TNT Crane & Rigging faced to get the job done.
Irby Goes Underground with FPL
Just in time for the 2019 Hurricane Season, Florida Power and Light is launching a pilot program in Sarasota working on an underground power grid.
Irby Superintendent named President of PCCA
Irby Superintendent Dave Aubrey named President of PCCA.
Irby CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
Irby President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Irby 2019 Superintendents’ Meeting
The 2019 Irby Superintendents’ Meeting was held on February 27th and 28th at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS
Duke Energy- Port St. Joe to Callaway 230kV Rebuild Project
Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10th, 2018 near Mexico Beach, Florida…
LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI GRADUATION
Since its inception in 1974, Leadership Mississippi….
People of Irby: President, Lee Jones
Irby recently rolled out the last video…
LCRA Transmission Alliance
With powerful capabilities and a team eager…
Distribution Repairs Through Hurricanes Florence and Michael
This quarter Irby crews were presented with…
People of Irby: Executive VP Operations, Rick Shouse
Irby recently rolled out the tenth video…
People of Irby: Chief Financial Officer, Margaret Rushing
Irby recently rolled out the ninth video…
People of Irby: General Superintendent, Brent Croft
Irby recently rolled out the eighth video…
Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry Visits Quanta Services Lazy Q Ranch
Former Texas Governor, Rick Perry…
T&D World Features Northwest Lineman College
T&D World featured a brief story on Quanta Services’
PEOPLE OF IRBY: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & RECRUITING, GREG BERRY
On Monday, July 16, Irby rolled out…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: SUPERINTENDENT, CHRIS SWINDOLL
Last month Irby rolled out the sixth video…
Irby’s 2018 Superintendents Meeting is a Success
The 2018 Irby Superintendents’ Meeting…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER, LUTHER BOONE
Irby recently rolled out the fifth video…
Company Milestones Remembered at Irbyconst.com
Irby Construction Company is most known for building…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: Apprentice, Juan Carlos del Toro
On Thursday, April 13, Irby Construction rolled out…
IRBY LIGHTING THE WAY
Irby Construction Company is most known for building…
24/7 TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE FOR IRBY CREWS
Northwest Lineman’s College Lineman Channel is an extensive…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: DIRECTOR OF HR & EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, AMANDA LOTT
On Thursday, March 29, Irby rolled out the…
PEOPLE OF IRBY: SUPERINTENDENT, BRANDON COX
The second of our popular “People of Irby” video series…
IRBY’S PARENT COMPANY ACQUIRES NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE
In January, Irby’s parent company, Quanta Services, Inc…
In the Spotlight: Lineman, Colt Lindsey
Irby has launched the first of their “People of Irby” series…
IRBY’S TRADE SHOW SEASON IN FULL SWING
Irby has had a busy couple of months making exhibit appearances…
Hurricane Irma Tests Irby Crews
As Irby Crews were wrapping up work in Texas following…
Irby Crews Power Through Outages From Harvey
More than 300 Irby men performed work this hurricane…
Irby Sponsors Mississippi Economic Council’s Capital Day
Irby had the honor of sponsoring Mississippi…
2018 CLASS OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI
Amanda Lott, Irby’s Director of Human Resources and…
A BIG IRBY WELCOME
Stephen King (not the author) joined Irby Construction…
SERVICE AWARDS 2017
On Thursday, December 7, Irby hosted its annual Service Awards Luncheon at headquarters in…
Lockhart Office Open House
Irby hosted an Open House Event in the Lockhart regional office Wednesday, December 6…
Now Open in Lockhart, Texas
Irby’s newest office, located at 1408 Blackjack St. in Lockhart Texas will be home to those…
Irby’s “Spooktacular” Halloween
On October 31, the Irby family took…
Irby Family Comings and Going
In the last several months Irby Construction Company has…