IRBY NEWS
Irby Responds to Historic Winter Storm
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, Irby Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Irby Presents at the FMEA 2024 Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
Each year, Irby Construction looks forward to the Florida Municipal Electrical Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show…
All Hands on Deck for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm…
Superintendents’ Meeting 2024: “Be an Absolute Performer”
Irby Construction Company hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 5-6 in Flowood, MS…
Paul Rendon Receives Quanta Commitment Coin
Congratulations to Paul Rendon, Technical Foreman in Irby’s Texas Region…
Irby Crews Mobilize to Texas Following Severe Storms
On Thursday, May 16, Houston, Texas, was hit with a smattering of powerful, damaging storms…
Irby Construction Company Lands at #13 on Mississippi 100 List
Irby Construction Company is proud to be ranked #13 on the 2023 Mississippi Business Journal 100 List…
Irby’s Best of the Best Honored as Quanta Elite at the Lazy Q
Congratulations to Irby Foremen Cody Chandler and Garry Jones, and Legend Foundation Services Foreman Juan Sanchez…
The Current Flashes Showcases Irby Pride and History
Did you know that Irby’s Current Flashes employee magazine is over 60 years old? Having debuted in 1962, it is 61 years old this year. The Current Flashes has deep roots in Irby’s rich history and culture.
Irby & Entergy Complete the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project
Alongside Entergy Louisiana, Irby Construction Company has completed the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project…
Irby Aids in Hurricane Idalia Storm Restoration
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, Irby Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Irby Attends the Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Wins
Irby’s top of the line equipment empowers our people and projects to be the best they can be…
Quanta Commitment Coin Recipient: Nicole Sparks
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Nicole Sparks traveled to the Irby Construction Claremore, Oklahoma office in the early morning hours.
Distribution Crews in Florida Set 58 Poles Spanning 1.62 Miles in 48 Hours
Irby knew from the get-go that job 2839 was going to require special planning and effective teamwork…
Irby Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
On May 8 at a ceremony in New Orleans, Irby was honored by Entergy with a Premier Vendor Award in the area of Innovation and Continuous…
Brad Davis Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Brad Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Operations of Irby Construction Company, effective immediately.
Irby Wins Quanta Innovation Award
Quanta Services, Irby’s parent company, recently selected Irby as a winner for its annual CEO Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award, which showcases the brightest…
Jared Lemoine Named Irby’s Director of Fleet
Jared Lemoine has been promoted to Director of Fleet of Irby Construction, effective immediately.
Irby Construction Company Year in Review: 2022
As we enter into a new year filled with possibilities, here is a glimpse of some of the bright spots from 2022…
Irby Attends FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show
In early November, Irby Construction attended the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show. Every year…
T-Line Work in Bastrop, Texas
Just off of Lovers Lane, not far from the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas, you’ll find one of Bo Barfield’s crews working on job #3042. This transmission job entails upgrading wood poles to steel structures for the Lower Colorado River Authority…
Irby Comes Together in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a category 4 hurricane on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States and caused around $60 billion in damage…
Irby & Entergy: Mud Lake to Big Lake Transmission Project
Irby is proud to contract with Entergy Louisiana on the Mud Lake to Big Lake transmission project. Scheduled for completion in summer of 2023…
Irby Leaders Come Together to Learn, Grow, and Continue the Company’s Legacy
Irby Construction Company hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 12-13 in Biloxi, MS, where more than 120 leaders…
Irby Attends The Future of Energy Panel Discussion at Jackson State University
Better, more sustainable energy for our community and the world is always a great topic for Irby Construction to listen in on and be a part of…
Irby Employees Participate in Mississippi Blood Services Drive
Mississippi Blood Services was on location recently at Irby’s corporate headquarters in Richland where 25 employees donated blood.
Irby Construction Company featured in ADSC Magazine
In this month’s issue of ADSC Magazine, Irby Construction partnered with Quanta sister company, Crux Subsurface, to tell the story of how we implemented a quality management program.
Irby Construction Company Participates in Youth Safety Event
Families and volunteers gathered for the first Citrus County 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety event and Irby Construction Company employee…
National Linemen Appreciation Day 2022
April 18th is a special day in the construction industry: National Linemen Appreciation Day. This nationally recognized holiday honors linemen all over America for their hard work, bravery…
Irby Construction Company Ranks #16 on Mississippi 100 List
Irby Construction Company is proud to be ranked #16 among the top 100 Mississippi-based companies by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Jason Clayton Named President of Irby Construction Company
Jason Clayton has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to President of Irby Construction Company, effective July 21, 2022.
Doing the right thing
When Irby underground employee, Darrell Phillip, encountered an angry customer who belittled him and used racial slurs, he had a choice in how to respond. In such a difficult situation, Darrell chose integrity, professionalism, and care and then reported it to his...
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility Unveiled at FPL Event
Irby Crews placed the last of 54,000 batteries on-site at the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility. Later in the evening, Florida Power and Light “unveiled” the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center with a community event that included laser lights and a drone show.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
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 Responds to Historic Winter Storm
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, Irby Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Irby Presents at the FMEA 2024 Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
Each year, Irby Construction looks forward to the Florida Municipal Electrical Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show…
All Hands on Deck for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm…
Superintendents’ Meeting 2024: “Be an Absolute Performer”
Irby Construction Company hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 5-6 in Flowood, MS…
Paul Rendon Receives Quanta Commitment Coin
Congratulations to Paul Rendon, Technical Foreman in Irby’s Texas Region…
Irby Crews Mobilize to Texas Following Severe Storms
On Thursday, May 16, Houston, Texas, was hit with a smattering of powerful, damaging storms…
Irby Construction Company Lands at #13 on Mississippi 100 List
Irby Construction Company is proud to be ranked #13 on the 2023 Mississippi Business Journal 100 List…
Irby’s Best of the Best Honored as Quanta Elite at the Lazy Q
Congratulations to Irby Foremen Cody Chandler and Garry Jones, and Legend Foundation Services Foreman Juan Sanchez…
The Current Flashes Showcases Irby Pride and History
Did you know that Irby’s Current Flashes employee magazine is over 60 years old? Having debuted in 1962, it is 61 years old this year. The Current Flashes has deep roots in Irby’s rich history and culture.
Irby & Entergy Complete the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project
Alongside Entergy Louisiana, Irby Construction Company has completed the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project…
Irby Aids in Hurricane Idalia Storm Restoration
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, Irby Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Irby Attends the Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Wins
Irby’s top of the line equipment empowers our people and projects to be the best they can be…
Quanta Commitment Coin Recipient: Nicole Sparks
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Nicole Sparks traveled to the Irby Construction Claremore, Oklahoma office in the early morning hours.
Distribution Crews in Florida Set 58 Poles Spanning 1.62 Miles in 48 Hours
Irby knew from the get-go that job 2839 was going to require special planning and effective teamwork…
Irby Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
On May 8 at a ceremony in New Orleans, Irby was honored by Entergy with a Premier Vendor Award in the area of Innovation and Continuous…
Brad Davis Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Brad Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Operations of Irby Construction Company, effective immediately.
Irby Wins Quanta Innovation Award
Quanta Services, Irby’s parent company, recently selected Irby as a winner for its annual CEO Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award, which showcases the brightest…
Jared Lemoine Named Irby’s Director of Fleet
Jared Lemoine has been promoted to Director of Fleet of Irby Construction, effective immediately.
Irby Construction Company Year in Review: 2022
As we enter into a new year filled with possibilities, here is a glimpse of some of the bright spots from 2022…
Irby Attends FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show
In early November, Irby Construction attended the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show. Every year…
T-Line Work in Bastrop, Texas
Just off of Lovers Lane, not far from the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas, you’ll find one of Bo Barfield’s crews working on job #3042. This transmission job entails upgrading wood poles to steel structures for the Lower Colorado River Authority…
Irby Comes Together in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a category 4 hurricane on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States and caused around $60 billion in damage…
Irby & Entergy: Mud Lake to Big Lake Transmission Project
Irby is proud to contract with Entergy Louisiana on the Mud Lake to Big Lake transmission project. Scheduled for completion in summer of 2023…
Irby Leaders Come Together to Learn, Grow, and Continue the Company’s Legacy
Irby Construction Company hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 12-13 in Biloxi, MS, where more than 120 leaders…
Irby Attends The Future of Energy Panel Discussion at Jackson State University
Better, more sustainable energy for our community and the world is always a great topic for Irby Construction to listen in on and be a part of…
Irby Employees Participate in Mississippi Blood Services Drive
Mississippi Blood Services was on location recently at Irby’s corporate headquarters in Richland where 25 employees donated blood.
Irby Construction Company featured in ADSC Magazine
In this month’s issue of ADSC Magazine, Irby Construction partnered with Quanta sister company, Crux Subsurface, to tell the story of how we implemented a quality management program.
Irby Construction Company Participates in Youth Safety Event
Families and volunteers gathered for the first Citrus County 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety event and Irby Construction Company employee…
National Linemen Appreciation Day 2022
April 18th is a special day in the construction industry: National Linemen Appreciation Day. This nationally recognized holiday honors linemen all over America for their hard work, bravery…
Irby Construction Company Ranks #16 on Mississippi 100 List
Irby Construction Company is proud to be ranked #16 among the top 100 Mississippi-based companies by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Jason Clayton Named President of Irby Construction Company
Jason Clayton has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to President of Irby Construction Company, effective July 21, 2022.
Doing the right thing
When Irby underground employee, Darrell Phillip, encountered an angry customer who belittled him and used racial slurs, he had a choice in how to respond. In such a difficult situation, Darrell chose integrity, professionalism, and care and then reported it to his...
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility Unveiled at FPL Event
Irby Crews placed the last of 54,000 batteries on-site at the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility. Later in the evening, Florida Power and Light “unveiled” the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center with a community event that included laser lights and a drone show.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
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.