IRBY NEWS
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 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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 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…