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Kirby prides itself on its ‘no surprises approach’ to projects, backed up by thorough planning with all stakeholders from pre-construction all the way to commissioning DCD Opinions speak to Ronan O’Neill, Kirby Group Engineering. When the British nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard (cost: £3.75bn/$4.65bn) was undergoing routine maintenance, an engineer working in the nuclear reactor chamber …

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In this #PeopleFirst we speak to Rosangela Condori, a second-year student at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). Rosangela was one of four students chosen for Kirby’s bursary scheme, which was developed to promote women in engineering and launched in 2022. Rosangela has a passion for people, the environment and the impact engineering can have, both …

“Diversity of thought and experience will transform the future of engineering,” says Rosangela Condori, who received a bursary from Kirby to study renewable and electrical energy engineering Read More »

With 10 years under his belt, former Kirby apprentice and Limerick Institute of Technology graduate Brendan Muldowney reflects on the start of his career and looks forward to his future in this #PeopleFirst interview. One of Brendan’s career highlights to date was representing Ireland in industrial control at the World Skills competition in Abu Dhabi …

“The choice isn’t between an apprenticeship or college, you can do both,” says Kirby Turnover Engineer Brendan Muldowney Read More »

Kirby tells us about the new technologies they use to improve construction. DCD Opinions speak to Mark Danaher, Kirby Group Engineering. As with any industry, the data centre sector is competitive. But over the past few years, that has become a little intense. With demand on the up and the supply chain, well if not missing a few …

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In this #PeopleFirst feature we speak to Michael Bonandrini. His passion for data and planning have seen him start a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics. Talking about machine learning algorithms detecting patterns in planning data, Michael demonstrates his real interest and excitement in this pioneering area of technological development. Michael joined the team in Dublin …

“By investing in its people, Kirby is investing in innovations and improvements for the future,” says Kirby Lead Planner Michael Bonandrini, as he studies data analytics and its application in construction and engineering Read More »

We catch up with Dr. Francesca Balbi on our data centre project in Milan, Italy, as part of this #PeopleFirst interview. A recent addition to Kirby, Francesca has spent the majority of her career in academia, researching and teaching international and European law. It’s a calling that has allowed her to fulfil her passion for …

“Diversity is a source of richness; we see that on site every day,” says Dr. Francesca Balbi, Kirby’s HR and Compliance Lead for Italy Read More »

Nurturing a diverse workforce is a well rooted concept at Kirby. The family-founded business has proudly welcomed colleagues from around the world for many years, and now has 42 nationalities represented across the business. In recent years, the company’s Pre-Construction team decided that its future strength would be in diversity and taking this to the …

“By investing in talent and adopting new ways of working, we have unleashed the potential of a more diverse workforce” Sean Rapple – Pre-Construction Director speaks to the CIF Magazine. Read More »

In this #PeopleFirst feature we speak to Mick Fahey, Kirby’s EHS Manager for Ireland and the UK. We catch up ahead of Construction Safety Week 2022, as the team gears up to deliver events, focus group sessions and training as part of the awareness campaign by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) of Ireland. “Construction Safety …

“We have a positive safety culture at Kirby, and we make sure that everyone comes on the journey with us,” says Mick Fahey, Kirby EHS Manager, ahead of Construction Safety Week 2022 Read More »

Adapting to change and learning as we go. DCD Opinions speak to Darran Monaghan, Kirby Group Engineering. There are two challenges facing the construction of data centres at the moment. The first is that the carbon footprint associated with these resource-hungry facilities must be reduced. The second is that the rapidly growing demand for their …

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“Every Kirby colleague has a story of how the company has helped them personally or professionally,” says Paralegal Executive Suzanne Kirwan In this #PeopleFirst article we speak to Suzanne Kirwan as she celebrates the completion of her barrister training at King’s Inn, Dublin. The soon-to-be barrister has spent the last year studying for the bar …

“Every Kirby colleague has a story of how the company has helped them personally or professionally,” says Paralegal Executive Suzanne Kirwan Read More »

We sit down with Kyle Hayes as the Limerick hurling team celebrates its third All-Ireland title in a row. “Limerick is one of the most exciting places to be right now, the atmosphere is palpable,” says HR Officer and Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes, as we interview him for our #PeopleFirst series. He is settling back …

“Sports psychology and business have strong synergies; at Kirby we wear one jersey, we are a team,” says Kirby HR Officer and champion hurler Kyle Hayes Read More »

“I can’t tell you how easy Kirby made the transition for us,” says HR Officer Melandri van Zyl as she talks to us for our #PeopleFirst series. Sitting next to her is her husband and co-worker André, Senior Cost Engineer, as they discuss their move across the world from South Africa to Limerick, Ireland. “I …

From South Africa to the Emerald Isle: “Kirby doesn’t just talk the talk, it really is a people-first company,” say couple Melandri and André van Zyl Read More »

Managing complex supply chains today requires diligence and hard work to bring data center builds in successfully and on-budget, advises Kirby procurement specialist David Waldron. DCD Opinions speak to David Waldron, Kirby Group Engineering. The supply chain issues currently blighting data center development are not necessarily new, nor have they struck out of the blue. …

Data center supply chain challenges: It’s good to talk Read More »

I want to imagine a future when we don’t need an International Women in Engineering Day. A future when children aren’t encouraged into one career or another because of their sex. A future when there are no male- or female-dominated industries,” says Amy Lane, Electrical Engineering Manager at Kirby. We speak to her as part …

”I want girls to know engineering is a career option from a young age,” says Kirby’s Electrical Engineering Manager, Amy Lane Read More »

In this #PeopleFirst we catch up with Leroy Walker, one of Kirby’s youngest project managers as he hands over a new clean room to our longstanding client, medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific. The 34-year-old father of two started with Kirby in 2006 as an Electrical Apprentice. He has progressed through the ranks, from Site Supervisor, …

“I have definitely had opportunities that I wouldn’t have been given with other contractors,” says Kirby project manager Leroy Walker Read More »

Kirby Group Engineering is delighted to join the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) in 2022 as a partner member. Kirby is proud to be part of the DDA community of data centers and quality suppliers of technology and services. This partnership shows the company’s commitment to continued growth in the Netherlands. Kirby Group Managing Director, …

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CIF Construction Magazine recently spoke to Giedre Visockaite, as part of their special feature on ‘Championing Women in Construction in 2022’. Click here to read the article in pdf format. Originally from Lithuania, Giedre Visockaite is Associate Director of Strategy and Marketing with Kirby Group Engineering. In the 10 years since joining Kirby – something …

‘‘Becoming part of a senior management team was a huge achievement – especially as a young non-Irish woman.’ Giedre Visockaite, Associate Director – Strategy and Marketing Read More »

To many in Kirby, Stephen Brennan is known as a beguiling Site Manager from Glinsk, County Galway and to many around the country, he’s known as Stephen from DIY SOS, the Electrical Foreman with the hearty laugh and the cheeky grin. Whether it’s having the laughs with Baz and the gang or working insane hours …

“This work Kirby does for DIY SOS is providing homes, not just houses for families who are in exceptional circumstances and dire need through no fault of their own.” Stephen Brennan, Site Manager and DIY SOS Lead Read More »

Demand for data center capacity has grown exponentially in recent years. While the scale, speed of delivery and technological advancements have progressed significantly, the principles of how we work remain unchanged. We adhere steadfastly to Kirby’s core values of People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Value. These priorities have guided us since the company’s foundation and …

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We continue our #PeopleFirst series with Turnover Engineer Cova Fernandez. Speaking from her home office in Dublin, she enthuses about BIM 360 and the transformation it has delivered to the industry over the last 10 years and discusses flexible working as a mum of two. Joining Kirby in 2015 as Technical Bid Lead, she’s now …

“Engineering is an incredibly rewarding career, and one that I would strongly recommend to young women considering their career choices,” says Turnover Engineer Cova Fernandez Read More »

John Grogan, Kirby Group Engineering Director, contributes to the US-Ireland Business Report 2022 with his thoughts on sustainability and working to be a ‘Good Grid Citizen’. Thirty years ago, focusing on sustainable or energy efficient methods of working had a poor image in mainstream culture. Making the effort to be ‘green’ was often depicted as …

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Ruairi Ryan, Operations Director, Kirby Group Engineering speaks to the Limerick Leader. 2022 is going to be a great year for Limerick and the surrounding region. The recent announcements around major investments from leading organisations such as Eli Lilly, University of Limerick, BD Ireland demonstrates real confidence in the opportunities and talent in our region. …

A Bright Outlook for Limerick and Surrounding Areas in 2022 Read More »

As one of the largest apprentice employers in Ireland, we are dedicated to investing in and developing the next generation of engineering talent. As part of our #PeopleFirst series we speak to third year apprentice, Paul Lynam to hear his experience of joining Kirby and his aspirations for the future. Originally from Tullamore, County Offaly, …

“An apprenticeship with Kirby is your passport to the world,” says Paul Lynam Read More »

Why yesterday’s lessons could pave the way for tomorrow’s progress. DCD Opinions speak to Barry O’Sullivan, Kirby Group Engineering. “Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen”, said the great American writer Mark Twain, concerning knowledge being the very close relative of experience. …

DCD Opinions: Is the key to the future of next generation data center delivery in our past? Read More »

Kirby Group Engineering is a values-driven business that takes pride in providing quality and value for its clients, delivering services across the Data Centre, Life Sciences, Industrial, Commercial, Substations and Renewables sectors. One of its core values is People, so when one of its site managers in Scotland came up with a plan to help …

Site Manager Ricardo Goncalves sees an opportunity to help families in need in Africa Read More »

Limerick Chamber has recognised its business community’s excellence by announcing its Regional Business Awards for 2021. Walking off with two top prizes are Kirby Group Engineering as they were awarded Best Large Business: Contribution to The Region, and Best Employer: Employee Talent Development & Workplace Wellness. Based in Limerick, Kirby delivers services across the Data …

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Lauren Henry is an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor on one of our industrial projects in Ireland. We talk to her as part of our #PeopleFirst series, as she takes us through a day in her life and explains why construction is the best sector for a safety professional to work in. “There’s a …

“Construction safety is a challenging but rewarding sector to work in,” says Kirby safety professional Lauren Henry Read More »

As part of the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Construction Safety Week, we asked Limerick All-Ireland hurling champion and Kirby Training Officer Kyle Hayes to share his tips for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing. #CIFSafety21 In August, the Limerick hurling team played in front of 40,000 fans at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, with a …

A winning recipe for good mental health and wellbeing by Kyle Hayes Read More »

Few industries have grown over the past 18 months quite like the data center sector. Now, though, growth could be constrained by a lack of suitable talent. DCD Opinions speak to Fergus Barry, Kirby Group Engineering. As we face the latter half of 2021 and a post-COVID re-emergence of the world’s economies, the reality is …

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HoloLens, robots, interactive screens and more: Kirby’s Mark Danaher talks about the future of hyperscale data center construction DCD Opinions speak to Mark Danaher, Kirby Group Engineering. During the first ‘information revolution’, when CAD took over from drawing boards, sophisticated designs were… printed off. While the architect’s or the engineer’s office might have undergone a …

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Kirby Group Engineering is proud to announce a new addition to its team. Fergus McFadden, the former Ireland Rugby International joins the firm as a Business Development Executive, a role in which he will play a key part in the area of relationship management, which is a core part of Kirby’s vision.

Limerick-based engineering group Kirby has doubled its apprentice intake this year.

Kirby Group Engineering, which also has offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and London, has taken in 80 apprentices for its 4 year programme in 2020, making it one of the largest apprentice recruiters in the country.

Kirby is delighted to be an official sponsor of this year’s CIF Construction Safety Week which takes place from Monday, 19th October to Friday, 23rd October.

Kirby have just completed a third ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’ Project. For this project, Kirby helped to deliver a dream home for the Guihen family in Leixlip.
Originally a BBC Format running for almost 20 years in the UK, this is the first time the show is coming to Ireland and Kirby are so excited to be a part of it.

Mark, Flanagan Kirby Group Managing Director, spoke to the CIF Construction Magazine about the importance of fostering a working environment where people can achieve their full career potential.

Kirby Group Engineering, in conjunction with Zimmer Biomet, Oranmore CFR, the National Ambulance Service and An Garda Síochana, have installed a defibrillator station in Oranmore village.

Kirby has been nominated as a finalist for Autodesk’s prestigious AEC Excellence Awards 2020.

This is the first year Kirby has submitted an entry, which makes inclusion on the list of finalists an even greater honour.

Kirby employees complete 22,000km as part of a three-week ‘Kirby Steps Challenge’

Kirby employees raise €40,000 for the Irish Cancer Society

Kirby receives fourth consecutive International Safety Award

Kirby sponsors students as part of the Leaders@LIT Student Scholarship Programme

Kirby announces key senior appointments

Kirby employees raise over €5,000 for charity

Kirby employees go from Sea2Summit and raise €16,000 for charity

Kirby supports ReSurge Africa’s life-changing work with €12,000 donation

Kirby is a ‘Christmas Angel’ to Society of St. Vincent de Paul following €12,000 donation

Kirby, Building Leadership Capability

Minister Pat Breen TD Officially Opens Kirby’s Netherlands Office

Kirby wins Lean Business Ireland Award

Kirby is an official partner of CIF Construction Safety Week 2019

Kirby awarded fourth consecutive National Quality Award

Kirby receives RoSPA President’s Award for 10 Consecutive Gold Awards

Kirby receives 7th consecutive National Quality Award Nomination

Kirby to take part in upcoming RTÉ series ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’

Kirby Graduate Programme open for applications

Kirby opens an office in the Netherlands as part of European expansion

Kirby receives RoSPA President’s Award for health and safety practices

Jimmy Kirby, Group Managing Director talks to Data Economy

Kirby proudly supports All for One AbbVie Cycle 2019

Jimmy Kirby featured in ‘Leaders in Construction’ interview

Kirby receives International Safety Award from British Safety Council

Efficiency and skills: Kirby’s view on construction sector challenges in 2019

Kirby builds executive leadership capability for the future

Kirby helps to grant children’s wishes with €10,500 donation to Make-A-Wish ® Ireland

Kirby supports Focus Ireland this Christmas with €10,500 donation

Kirby shortlisted for Best Social Enterprise Award

Kirby wins Q Mark Construction Services Group of the Year

Kirby’s Global Ambition

Kirby’s Irish Advantage

Kirby awarded 9th consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal

Kirby Shortlisted for Prestigious Investors In People Awards 2018

Kirby receives 6th consecutive National Quality Award Nomination

Kirby Leading the Way: An Extraordinary Apprenticeship Programme that develops Extraordinary Site Talent

Kirby rolls out Site Supervisor Safety Programme

Kirby hosts road safety event

Kirby supports Workers’ Memorial Day 2018

Kirby hosts LCI Event

Kirby engineers growth in Sweden

Kirby Joins Host in Ireland as a Partner for 2018

Kirby apprentice awarded Department of Education and Skills Medal

Kirby recognised as an Investor in People